Matte Dark Gray Powder Coating provides a refined, durable finish suitable for both industrial and decorative applications. You can rely on this coating to deliver superior scratch, corrosion, and weather resistance, extending the lifespan of metallic surfaces. Its matte appearance not only gives a sleek, modern look but also reduces glare and fingerprints. Ideal for outdoor structures, automotive parts, furniture, and other metal components, this powder coating offers a long-lasting, elegant, and maintenance-friendly solution.
Outdoor structures: Fences, gates, railings, metal facades
Automotive components: Wheels, bumpers, trims, brackets
Furniture: Office furniture, cabinets, metal chairs, tables
Industrial equipment: Machinery panels, enclosures, control boxes
Decorative items: Lighting fixtures, architectural hardware
ISO 2409: Paints and varnishes — Cross-cut test for adhesion
ISO 6270-2: Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Continuous condensation
ISO 4628-3: Paints and varnishes — Evaluation of degree of blistering
ASTM D4060: Abrasion resistance — Taber Abraser method
ASTM B117: Salt spray corrosion resistance test
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Finish Type | Matte Dark Gray |
| Recommended Film Thickness | 60–120 µm |
| Gloss Level | 5–15 GU (Gloss Units at 60°) |
| Impact Resistance | ≥ 50 kg·cm |
| Hardness (Pencil) | 2H–3H |
| Adhesion | Class 0–1 (Cross-cut, ISO 2409) |
| Salt Spray Resistance | ≥ 500 hours (ASTM B117) |
| UV Weathering Resistance | 3000 hours (ISO 16474-3) |
| Flexibility | ≤ 3 mm (Conical Mandrel Test, ISO 1519) |
| Substrate Compatibility | Steel, Aluminum, Zinc-plated steel, Galvanized surfaces |
Durability: Excellent scratch, corrosion, and abrasion resistance
Weather Resistance: Suitable for outdoor exposure, resists UV, rain, and moisture
Aesthetic: Matte finish reduces glare and fingerprints, giving a modern, premium look
Environmental: Solvent-free, low VOC, sustainable coating solution
Versatility: Compatible with multiple metallic substrates, suitable for decorative and industrial applications
Powder Packaging: 20 kg or 25 kg airtight bags or boxes
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place (<30°C) with humidity <60%
Shelf Life: 12 months from production date when stored properly
1. What metals can I coat with Matte Dark Gray Powder Coating?
You can coat steel, aluminum, galvanized steel, zinc-plated steel, and other prepared metallic substrates.
2. What is the recommended curing temperature?
Typically, cure at 180–200°C for 10–15 minutes depending on substrate type and coating thickness.
3. How thick should the coating be applied?
Recommended film thickness is 60–120 µm. Thicker layers may require longer curing times.
4. Is this coating suitable for outdoor use?
Yes, it provides excellent resistance to UV, moisture, and corrosion, making it ideal for exterior applications.
5. How does the matte finish affect maintenance?
The low-gloss surface minimizes fingerprints and glare, making cleaning easier compared to high-gloss coatings.
6. What tests ensure the quality of this powder coating?
It has passed ISO 2409 adhesion, ASTM B117 salt spray, ISO 4628 blistering, and Taber abrasion tests to guarantee durability and performance.
Powder coatings can be categorized by resin system (epoxy, polyester, hybrid, polyurethane), appearance (smooth, texture, hammer, metallic, pearlescent), or performance level (anti-corrosion, heat-resistant, UV-resistant, architectural grade, automotive grade).
Powder coatings offer thousands of colors in gloss, matte, satin, metallic, candy, texture, wrinkle, hammer tone, wood grain, fluorescent, and other custom effects. Special powders can create soft-touch, anti-scratch, anti-fingerprint, or anti-graffiti surfaces.
The process generally includes surface pretreatment (degreasing, phosphating, chromating, sandblasting), drying, electrostatic spraying, curing in an oven, and cooling. A well-controlled pretreatment and curing process ensures strong adhesion and long service life.
Powder coatings are environmentally friendly, solvent-free, and produce minimal waste. They offer excellent corrosion resistance, weather durability, mechanical strength, and uniform film appearance. The coating is tough, impact-resistant, scratch-resistant, and has a long lifespan.
Powder coatings are widely used in appliances, aluminum profiles, architectural components, automotive parts, bicycles, furniture, outdoor equipment, machinery, electrical cabinets, pipeline systems, and general industrial and consumer goods.
Powder coating is a dry finishing technology where finely ground powder is electrostatically sprayed onto a metal or non-metal surface and then cured at high temperature. After curing, the powder melts into a continuous, durable, and decorative coating layer.
Powder coating protects the substrate from corrosion, weathering, chemical attack, and mechanical wear. It also provides decorative appearance with rich colors, gloss levels, textures, and special effects.
In many industrial applications, powder coating outperforms liquid paint. It forms a thicker and tougher coating, resists corrosion and chemicals better, and does not contain VOCs. It also provides excellent consistency and cost-effective mass production.
It is called powder coating because the coating material is a solid powder instead of a liquid paint. The coating is formed by melting and curing powder particles under heat.
Powder coatings include several families depending on resin chemistry:
• Epoxy powders
• Polyester powders
• Epoxy-polyester hybrid powders
• Polyurethane powders
• Acrylic powders
• Fluorocarbon (PVDF) powders
Each type has its own performance features such as corrosion resistance, UV resistance, chemical resistance, outdoor durability, or decorative properties.
Powder coatings are based on thermoset or thermoplastic resins combined with pigments, curing agents, fillers, additives, and in some cases metallic or effect particles. Common substrates include steel, aluminum, galvanized metal, MDF, and certain heat-resistant plastics.
The lifespan depends on powder type, film thickness, application method, pretreatment, and service environment. Indoor coatings can last more than 10–20 years. High-grade outdoor polyester or fluorocarbon powders can last 15–25 years or longer under UV exposure.
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