Complete Finishing Services

A quality custom metal fabrication project may look good for a while, and those good looks fade fast if there are no plans to protect a capital project from rust or corrosion. Schuette Metals believes in the two-coat system.

A two-coat system is a coating application technique in which two coatings cover the same component, and the complete coverage of the material's surface improves corrosion resistance.

Protective Metal Coatings

Some businesses provide a range of finishing services, but only a few offer the desired results. You get the best outcome when you discuss your finishing specifications and difficulties with a group devoted to the greatest results.

We can better understand your project by identifying potential issues and developing solutions that deliver the best possible outcomes. Continue Reading...

E-Coat/Topcoat

The e-coating process enhances rust and corrosion protection compared to other metal finishing systems.

When adding a topcoat, such as powder coating, a finished component has two layers of protection while looking great! Continue Reading...

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How A Two-Coat Painting System Saves Time And Money

A Two-Coat Process, including e-coating, provides better rust and corrosion protection than other metal finishing systems. By not having a basecoat, the longevity of your component is shortened. Continue Reading...

Is A Third Coat Necessary With A Two-Coat Top Coat?

As good as the idea of adding a Third Layer to a Two-Coat Topcoat sounds, there are actually several issues to consider. Continue Reading...

Where Did CARC Come From And Why It's Important

CARC is a matte military version of the polyurethane paints developed and used on commercial products, primarily vehicles. Continue Reading...

How Do Companies Test The Strength Of Their Topcoat?

Using a Gravelometer test, under SAE J400 standards, creates a fair comparison between different topcoats supplied by different finishers. Continue Reading...

CARC: The Impervious Nature Of An Important Paint

CARC is a paint applied to military vehicles and ensures their metal surfaces remain resistant to oxidation and puncturing by chemical or biological agents. Continue Reading...

The Transformative And Destructive Nature Of Rust

Rust is a natural process, occurring with or without our help. Finding smart ways of working around it, however, is the only option remaining. Continue Reading...

How Well Does CARC Play With The Environment?

CARC is the specially developed, durable, non-absorbent, and highly resisting paint with a myriad of benefits commonly applied to military vehicles and equipment. Continue Reading...

4 Methods Of Anodizing—A Protective Metal Coating

Anodizing is an excellent solution for protecting metal because of the adhesion offered. It doesn't flake or lose its luster, making it a favorite for many industries. Continue Reading...

One Of The Most Reliable Ways Of Protecting Steel: Galvanization

What do alchemy, Frankenstein, and a frog have in common? Galvanization! Continue Reading...

The Marvelous Alchemy Of Electroplating

Electric current combined with the dissolved metal cations equals Electroplating. This is the third of a series comparing methods of protective metal finishing processes. Continue Reading...

A-Coating Isn't Just A Coating!

The A-Coating process resembles an e-coat. Both are excellent at protecting metals, but the process is the main difference between the two. Continue Reading...

The Familiarity And Strength Of Powder Coating

Powder Coating is one of the most popular methods of protecting metals. It's cheaper, lasts longer, and is environmentally friendly. Continue Reading...

E-Coat Vs A-Coat: The Tale Of The Tape!

When comparing E-Coatings to A-Coatings, there's very little daylight between the two processes. Turns out, the main difference turns out to be something small. Continue Reading...

Easily Achieve Benefits By Powder Coating Architectural Steel

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. When Powder Coating Architectural Steel, that chain becomes much stronger by preventing oxidation. Continue Reading...

What's The Price Of A Seaside Metal Architecture? Corrosion!

The price of Architectural Designs near an ocean is Corrosion. Disregarding environmental factors is a costly and perhaps catastrophic mistake. Continue Reading...

Can You Actually Avoid The Curse Of Catastrophic Corrosion Concerns?

Corrosion isn’t just ugly and expensive; it’s dangerous. It challenges our safety from affected roads, buildings, and bridges. Prevention becomes essential. Continue Reading...

Why E-Coating Is The Best, Low Cost Solution For Protecting Your Fab Projects

E-coating is ideal for parts that require a tough, corrosion-resistant finish. Metal regularly exposed to harsh environments are great candidates for e-coating. Continue Reading...