At Frederick Cooper, we provide wet spray painting services for a range of industries, including automotive and medical, that improve durability, enhance aesthetics and protect against corrosion caused by chemicals and environmental factors.
Wet Paint Spraying
Our wet paint spraying services
We provide complete wet-paint finishing solutions, such as:
- Component preparation before spraying.
- Polishing.
- Printing after spraying.
- Finishing components for a vast variety of industries, including Automotive, Engineering, Drinks (Dispense), Industrial, Medical and more.
We also specialise in painting very visual, high gloss ‘Piano Black’ parts for the premium automotive sector.
We have a proprietary system for coating stainless steel exterior pressings and castings to the most exacting of aesthetic standards. We also paint a range of different types of plastic injection moulded, carbon fibre, aluminium and steel components. As a result, we are used to working to demanding specifications and can set up bespoke lighting and inspection areas to meet customer requirements.
Who we work with
Our wet paint customer roster includes Bentley, McLaren, Rolls Royce, JLR, Aston Martin and Bugatti. We use specialist clean wet paint spray booths/ovens and online paint tracks so that we can handle a large variety of parts; ranging in size, volume and complexity.
At Frederick Cooper we are proud to work with iconic British brands
Our paint suppliers
We work with a range of paint suppliers to not only ensure that the very best paint and paint equipment is used on your products, but to offer any colour, gloss, texture, or metallic finish you require. We can also use single or multi-coats systems to suit your requirements.
Some of the suppliers we work with include:
- Mankiewicz
- Fujichem
- AkzoNobel
- Mipa
- Axalta
- BASF
- Saris
- PPG
- Lechler
- Nordwest Chemie
- Sherwin Williams
- Trimite
- Axalta
- HMG
- Thermaset
We also use paint guns made by Gamma, DeVilbiss, 3M and Iwata.
Why choose Frederick Cooper?
At Frederick Cooper, we comply with QEHS Control as we are certified in ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, 14001 Environmental Management and 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management.
All our products are also tested and 100% inspected prior to dispatch. This, combined with our in-house testing facilities, ensures we cater to the most arduous specifications requested.
FAQs
What is wet paint spraying?
Used to provide high-quality finishes, wet paint spraying involves a liquid coating being sprayed onto an item. Air guns are used to spray the paint onto the product by compressing the air in order to atomise and direct the paint.
What are the benefits of wet paint spraying?
- Wet paint spraying is particularly effective for larger, more heavy or awkwardly shaped items that cannot be hung for powder coating.
- It is a more cost-effective paint option as it has a quicker and more effective process.
- There are plenty of colour options, making it easier to match the paint with your branding or specific colours.
- It can be used on various materials, such as plastic, carbon fibre, aluminium, steel, stainless steel, zinc and polypropylene (PPE). At Frederick Cooper, we can wet paint spray all of these materials and will meet the most stringent automotive testing specifications.
- Products can be air-dried or baked.
- When applied consistently, it’s possible for various textures and gloss levels to be achieved.
What are the potential drawbacks of wet paint spraying?
- The wet paint spraying process can be less efficient than powder coating as it has a transfer efficiency of between 30-35% compared to powder coating’s transfer efficiency of 60-70%.
- Due to the chemicals used in the wet paint spraying, it’s seen as less environmentally friendly.
- As wet paint spraying has a thinner coat, it is less durable than powder coating.
- Multiple coatings may be required to achieve an even finish.
How to remove wet spray paint?
Removing wet paint spray can be a pain. However, this can become much easier when the right techniques are used.
At Frederick Cooper, we can rework other companies’ wet paint spray jobs, ensuring a smooth and even finish is achieved. Get in touch with us today to see how we can help.
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