Powder coating Stratford-upon-Avon

What is powder coating?

Powder coating is a dry finishing process. Instead of liquid paint, a fine powder is applied to clean, bare metal using an electrostatic charge, so it wraps evenly around edges and into corners. The part is then cured with heat, which melts the powder and bonds it into a hard, continuous skin.

The result is a finish that is generally thicker and more resistant to chips, scratches and weather than spray paint. There are no runs or drips, it copes well with road grit, salt and sunlight, and it is a popular choice for anything that has to look good and take a knock – from a set of alloy wheels to a garden bench that lives outside all year.

What we can powder coat

• Alloy wheels – refurbished and coated in the colour and finish you want. See alloy wheel refurbishment
• Car parts – brackets, suspension arms, subframe parts, roll bars and other metal parts removed from the vehicle
• Motorbike and classic car parts – frames, brackets and small components for restorations
• Industrial and workshop parts – metal brackets, housings, railings sections and fabricated pieces
• Garden and vintage furniture – metal chairs, tables, benches and gates brought back from rust
• Metal fittings and home items – vintage lamps, handles, frames and other metal pieces worth saving

Not sure whether your item is suitable? Send a photo and the rough size on WhatsApp and we'll tell you straight away.

Why the preparation matters

A powder coat is only as good as the surface underneath it. Old paint, rust, grease or previous coatings trapped under a new finish will eventually lift it off. That's why every job starts with getting back to clean metal – usually by sandblasting – followed by careful cleaning and masking of anything that must stay uncoated, such as threads, bearing faces or mating surfaces.

Our powder coating process

• Assessment – we check the item, agree colour and finish, and note any repairs needed
• Stripping & sandblasting – old paint, rust and contamination removed back to bare metal
• Repairs & preparation – minor repairs where possible, degreasing and masking
• Powder application – an even coat applied electrostatically
• Curing – the coating is baked so it flows out and hardens into a durable finish
• Inspection & collection – checked, unmasked and ready to refit or use

Colours and finishes

We offer a wide range of colours and finishes, including gloss, satin, matt and metallic effects. Whether you want to match an original factory colour, go subtle with satin black or make a statement with a bright custom shade, ask us for your colour – RAL colours on request, just ask us what's available for your job.

Powder coating prices

Alloy wheels: a set of four 15"–17" wheels from £200, 18"–21" from £250 and over 21" priced individually – tyre removal and refitting, preparation, 3-stage oven-cured powder coating, balancing and new valves included. See wheel prices.

Furniture, car parts and other metalwork are priced individually. Prices depend on the size and number of items, their condition and how much preparation they need – a lightly marked bracket is very different from a heavily rusted garden set. The quickest way to get an accurate price is to send us photos on WhatsApp with approximate dimensions and the colour you're after.

We're based just outside Stratford-upon-Avon at Langley Farm, CV37 0RN, and welcome powder coating work from across Warwickshire, including Warwick, Leamington Spa, Alcester and Redditch.