Powder Coating Resources
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just getting started with your first powder coating gun, dialing in the right KV setting and cure schedule is the difference between a finish that lasts and one that flakes. Browse our growing library of reference tables, how-to guides, equipment manuals, and troubleshooting tips below.
Brand Comparisons
Head-to-head comparisons of the KV80, KV100, Redline EZ50, Eastwood, and other popular powder coating guns — features, specs, and real-world performance.
KV80 | KV100 Gun Settings for Popular Powders
Interactive reference tables with KV settings, cure temperatures, cure times, mil thickness, and topcoat requirements for Prismatic Powders, Columbia Coatings, and Eastwood HotCoat.
Surface Preparation
Sandblasting profiles, chemical stripping, degreasing, outgassing pre-bake, and proper pretreatment — everything you need to know before the first coat goes on.
Cure Timing and Techniques
Understanding Part Metal Temperature (PMT), flow-out timing, partial vs. full cure, low-temp cure curves, and how to avoid the most common curing mistakes.
Manuals and Set Up Instructions
Downloadable PDF manuals, step-by-step setup guides, gun assembly, air supply requirements, and grounding instructions for the KV80 and KV100 kits.
Troubleshooting Gun Issues
Powder surging, no electrostatic charge, inconsistent spray patterns, poor coverage, Faraday cage problems, and voltage/grounding diagnostics.
Articles and White Papers
In-depth technical articles, industry research, powder chemistry fundamentals, and best practices for professional-quality powder coating results.