Why use wrinkles powder coating

Most commonly, wrinkles are typically polyester or urethane chemistry, occasionally an epoxy. Check out our blog on the different types of powder chemistries and the advantages of each to fully understand the best applications for urethane powders.

Now, wrinkles can be a tricky coating to get right. So as we always say, if you’re new to working with urethanes, this is probably a coating you want to test out on some sample panels before moving on to coat the part. So let’s break down where things can go wrong with this special effect. First up, the application and substrate! If your surface is not consistent in cleanliness and texture, the wrinkle effect will look different; some spots may work well, and others not so well – if at all. Secondly, the oven. If the temperature varies, say, by a few degrees in one corner, then you are going to get varied results in your finish. Check your oven settings and test out a few panels to ensure everything is in tip-top shape. Urethane wrinkles can also be sensitive to heavy film build on the edges – so be mindful of that when applying them. When wrinkles are done right, they look amazing. Get it wrong, though, and you have a doozy of a reject to deal with.

Wrinkles offer a very specific look. Smooth, classy and sophisticated, wrinkles are a comparatively mild special effect that can add real depth to a color and are pretty good at hiding the substrate. Not only are they a great visual effect but they also have decent weathering, good hardness, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, and they are a great special effect for covering up surface imperfections.

Top Tip: In general, urethane based coatings are good for chemical resistance. They are durable too. But, they do bring a lot of process issues with them. Like wrinkles themselves, if urethanes aren’t applied right, they go very, very wrong.

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