TCI Powder Coatings Blog

Summer has ended, and with the beginning of October comes the sounds and smells of the new season. Enjoying the crisp feeling in the air and the refreshing breeze? Taking in the sounds and smells of autumn? This month’s spotlight is on October Orange, an energizing color for both indoor and outdoor applications. Because of its polyester makeup, this coating can be utilized on a broad spectrum of products. For more information on TCI Powder Coatings’ color selections, visit the full website here . Call TCI Powder Coatings today to inquire about our many coatings.

Do your automotive parts or rims need the durability and protection of a powder coating? TCI Powder Coatings offers a wide variety of coating options specially designed to meet your needs. Powder coating is less expensive and more durable than other automotive finishes, and powder coated rims will resist chipping, scratches and road salts much better than any other type of polish. At TCI we know that it is extremely important that cars are protected in any setting, and it is necessary to coat them to the best standards possible. Contact a TCI representative today to speak about coatings for your shop’s needs. To find out more about these coatings, visit the TCI website  here .

We are excited and eager for the changes that the QA team will be undergoing as of October 3rd, 2016 . Positions will be changing, employees will be shifting focus, and some will be leaving the QA team for other positions within the company. All changes were carefully considered and made to further the success of TCI and our employees. Rodney Usry will be returning to his previous position in the R&D lab . We have greatly appreciated Rodney’s assistance and vast expertise in solving customer complaints within the QA group as Manager. His contribution to the group will be missed, yet we know he will continue to excel within the lab. Eddie Adams , an employee of TCI Powder Coatings since 2005, will now be QA Supervisor . Since his start at TCI, Eddie has worked in QC as a technician and in the bonding division. Eddie has years of experience in supporting the complaint process and enforcing quality, and we know that he will continue his success in his new position. Clarence Gete...

As you may know, powder coating has evolved and changed over the years along with the industry itself. Different than other finishes, powders do not contain any VOCs or solvents, both of which can be very harmful to the environment. The waste that does come from powder coating is not hazardous and can be safely disposed in a landfill. Additionally, powder coating results in little to no overspray, making for less runoff into the environment, conserving material. Last, but not the least of the environmental positives, no powder escapes into the atmosphere; therefore, powder has a reduced effect on air pollution. In contrast, solvents are not recoverable. Those that use other finishes need after-burners making their process more costly and less green.

To say goodbye to the summer and enjoy your last few weeks of beach-worthy weather, surf’s up with surf blue! TCI brings a broad spectrum of colors to the table, giving you many selections to choose from, even unique and rare hues that can be hard to find. This month, we’re featuring Surf Blue Wrinkle, a perfect color for any of your powder coating needs, including but not limited to patio furniture, bikes, exercise equipment, playground equipment, and aftermarket automotive parts. Give your products a cool feel with a touch of shine with TCI’s surf blue wrinkle from the TruWrinkle line of textured powders. They say a day at the beach can restore the soul- and a durable coating like this one can restore any product’s gloss and radiance. For more information on TCI Powder Coatings’ TruWrinkle line of textured powder coatings, visit our website here .

This year, the Jeep brand achieved an important milestone: its 75th anniversary. To commemorate this landmark, the Jeep marketing team rolled out Anniversary Special Edition models of several vehicles. Exclusive details included distinct vehicle colors and trim packages on the 2016 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited fleet. One of these trim packages is a coated in a specialized bronze color. This trim along with off-road bumpers is painted and protected with TCI Powder Coatings. TCI Powder Coatings collaborated with Chrysler to develop a coating that would meet styling expectations as well as the manufacturing process demands of Flex-N-Gate and Powder Cote II. Flex-N-Gate, a leading manufacturer of large stamped metal and welded components, is a Tier 1 supplier for the automotive industry and provides the bumper used on the Rubicon Jeep in conjunction with Powder Cote II, a leading powder coating finisher that applies the bumper coating. TCI is thrilled with the results of ever...