Why Choose Electrostatic Painting over Electroplating?

At Electro Painting and Refurbishing, we specialize in electrostatic painting, a highly effective process for coating metal surfaces with a durable, smooth, and uniform finish. Some people may confuse electrostatic painting with electroplating, these two processes are quite different. While we don’t offer electroplating, we’re happy to guide you in the right direction if you need that service. However, if you’re looking for a long-lasting, high-quality paint finish for metal surfaces, our electrostatic painting services are the perfect solution.

Electrostatic Painting vs. Electroplating: What’s the Difference?

Many industries require metal coatings for protection, durability, and aesthetics. Two common techniques for this are electrostatic painting and electroplating, but they serve different purposes:

Electrostatic Painting:

Electrostatic painting is a process in which electrically charged paint particles are attracted to a metal surface, ensuring a smooth, uniform coat with minimal overspray. This application method uses much less paint for your project. High performance paints can cost over $500.00 per gallon and using the electrostatic painting system uses approximately half of the paint required when using conventional spray equipment. These savings go right to our clients. For metal painting, electrostatic spray equipment is perfect for storefronts, metal furniture, railings, lockers, fences, and machinery. The paint is highly durable, resistant to corrosion, and provides a uniform and near factory finish. Most important is that electrostatic painting can be performed at our client’s location.

Electroplating:

Electroplating, on the other hand, is a chemical process that coats a metal surface with a thin layer of another metal, such as chrome, gold, nickel, or zinc, using an electric current. This process is primarily used for corrosion resistance, increased durability, and decorative purposes on parts like automotive components, jewelry, and industrial equipment. Most important is that electroplating is dipped in tanks and must be performed in a plating shop. The process can’t be performed at the customer’s location.

How We Can Help

At Electro Painting and Refurbishing, we do not provide electroplating services, but we understand that many of our customers may be looking for that type of coating. If you need electroplating, a quick search on line will provide companies who perform that service.

However, if you’re looking for a high-quality, durable and OEM equivalent paint coating for metal surfaces, our electrostatic painting services are exactly what you need! Our team is experienced in providing on-site, professional electrostatic painting for commercial, industrial, and residential applications.

Why Choose Electrostatic Painting?

✔ Superior Finish – Creates a smooth, factory-like finish on metal surfaces.

✔ Highly Durable – Provides excellent protection against rust, corrosion, and wear.

✔ Minimal Overspray – Precision application saves time and reduces waste.

✔ On-Site Application – We come to you, eliminating the need for transporting bulky items.

Whether you need storefronts painted, office furniture refinished, metal railings restored, or industrial equipment repainted, our electrostatic painting solutions will deliver outstanding results.

Contact Us Today!

If you need electrostatic painting services or have questions about electroplating, reach out to Electro Painting and Refurbishing today. Our team is happy to discuss your project and provide expert solutions for your refinishing needs.