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Articles featuring the use and application of finished coatings.

]]> https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2763 en-us Surface Preparation Showdown: Dunk It, Sand It, Spray It or Blast It? Surface preparation remains the most influential variable determining coating service life. This article evaluates prevailing metal surface preparation technologies, analyzes industry-specific pretreatment selection criteria and reviews emerging innovations in this space.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114526 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114526-surface-preparation-showdown-dunk-it-sand-it-spray-it-or-blast-it Automated Batch Processing Reshapes Coatings Manufacturing Automation is improving throughput, consistency and safety while reducing waste across paint and coatings operations.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114507 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114507-five-ways-automated-batch-processing-optimizes-manufacturing-operations Bangladesh’s Paint Industry Sees Rise of Female Painters Market growth is driving workforce shifts, with training programs expanding access and addressing labor gaps in application services.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114508 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114508-breaking-barriers-the-emergence-of-female-painters-in-bangladeshs-growing-paint-industry How CMG Thinks About Color Direction Beyond a Single Year A two-part Coat It! podcast conversation with Montaha Hidefi previews how CMG approaches long-range color forecasting for 2027+.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114444 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114444-how-cmg-thinks-about-color-direction-beyond-a-single-year Copper-Anodized Sun Shading and Curtain Wall Systems Shape New Chemistry Lab Copper-anodized aluminum, fluoropolymer coatings, and curtain wall systems support durability, daylighting and sustainability at a renovated University of Minnesota chemistry facility.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114431 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114431-copper-anodized-sun-shading-and-curtain-wall-systems-shape-new-chemistry-lab Packaging Coatings Shape Beverage Brand Strategy Coatings technologies are helping beverage brands balance shelf appeal, sustainability goals and performance requirements.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/114442 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/114442-inks-and-coatings-help-beverage-brands-appeal-to-consumers IUPAT Members Powering the $11B+ New Carlisle Data Center Project in Indiana A large-scale data center project underscores the role of finishing trades in complex construction environments.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114361 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114361-iupat-members-powering-the-11b-new-carlisle-data-center-project-in-indiana Automotive Aftermarket Sustains Refinish Coatings Demand Aftermarket growth continues to support refinish coatings, even as formulation and performance expectations evolve.



]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114360 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114360-growth-in-automotive-aftermarket-to-drive-market-demand Guide to High-Temperature Masking A practical look at how high-temperature masking supports efficiency, surface quality and cost control in finishing operation.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114356 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114356-guide-to-high-temperature-masking Achieving Durability Through Powder Coating This overview examines how powder coating systems balance corrosion resistance, flexibility and weathering performance across demanding service environments.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114355 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114355-achieving-durability-through-powder-coating Why the 15-Minute Powder Shop is Closer than Expected Advances in laser cleaning and curing are pushing powder coating lines toward faster throughput, smaller footprints and greater manufacturing flexibility.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114354 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114354-the-future-of-powder-coating Curing Smarter and Cooler with Low-Bake Powders Low-cure powder coatings reduce oven temperatures while maintaining durability, helping OEMs improve throughput, energy efficiency and regulatory compliance across applications.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114312 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114312-curing-smarter-and-cooler-with-low-bake-powders Managing Freeze-Thaw Stress in Reinforced Concrete Structures Freeze-thaw cycling drives cracking and corrosion in reinforced concrete structures, highlighting the role of water repellents and corrosion inhibitors.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114282 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114282-managing-freeze-thaw-stress-in-reinforced-concrete-structures High-Quality Cross-Sectioning for Automotive Body Paints Advanced cross-sectioning techniques show how femtosecond laser ablation improves analysis of multilayer automotive body paint systems.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114281 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114281-high-quality-cross-sectioning-for-automotive-body-paints Driving Sustainability and Performance Behr outlines how sustainability goals, digital tools and high-performance coatings are influencing product development and customer expectations.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114245 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114245-driving-sustainability-and-performance Catching the Unseen Advanced oleophilic filtration technologies help automotive manufacturers prevent silicone oil defects, protect finish quality and maintain stable high-performance coating operations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114240 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114240-catching-the-unseen Keeping Blasting Operations Efficient Why blasting is the most maintenance-intense step in a finishing line, and what facilities can do to reduce waste, downtime and rework.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114203 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114203-keeping-blasting-operations-efficient Combatting the Efficiency Slowdown in Transportation Manufacturing Sherwin-Williams outlines process changes, inventory control and training practices that helped customers improve throughput and operational reliability.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114202 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114202-break-the-bottleneck-combatting-the-efficiency-slowdown-in-transportation-manufacturing CO<sub>2</sub>-Efficient Paint Shop Design Advances Electric Drying and Smart Logistics Dürr’s latest paint shop project for Volkswagen brings together new electric drying, logistics updates and CO₂-saving strategies designed for high-volume production.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114201 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114201-cosub2-sub-efficient-paint-shop-design-advances-electric-drying-and-smart-logistics PPG Brings AI-Designed Robotic Mural to Life at Czech Street Art Festival PPG announced its waterborne basecoat technology was used in an AI-designed robotic mural created during a live public art event in the Czech Republic.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114287 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114287-ppg-brings-ai-designed-robotic-mural-to-life-at-czech-street-art-festival 3D Color Visibility Label for Mobility Coatings A new 3D color visibility label combines human, computer vision and LiDAR testing to quantify mobility coatings’ safety impact in real-world conditions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114122 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114122-3d-color-visibility-label-for-mobility-coatings Dorsey Trailer, Sherwin-Williams Streamline Finishing Sherwin-Williams and Dorsey Trailer announced a collaboration focused on boosting finishing throughput, color flexibility and corrosion performance at Dorsey’s Elba, Alabama facility.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114152 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114152-dorsey-trailer-sherwin-williams-streamline-finishing Dual Finishes Elevate a Curtain Wall Shamrock Trading Corporation’s headquarters pairs Linetec-finished PVDF exteriors with clear anodized interiors on a unitized system to streamline installation and performance.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114116 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114116-dual-finishes-elevate-a-curtain-wall Benjamin Moore Names 2026 Color of the Year Benjamin Moore unveiled a deep brown with charcoal undertones and an eight-shade palette tying fashion to interiors.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114114 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114114-benjamin-moore-names-2026-color-of-the-year TecTrac Highlights Craftsmanship and Collaboration in Wallcovering The Wallcovering Association’s TecTrac event brought together union members, manufacturers and designers to spotlight training, sustainability and the evolving skills shaping modern wallcovering installation.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114072 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114072-tectrac-highlights-craftsmanship-and-collaboration-in-wallcovering Aerosol Paints: Technology, Challenges and Innovations This article details how aerosol paint systems align can design, propellants and water-based chemistries with air quality rules to ensure consistent performance.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114081 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:49:01 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114081-aerosol-paints-technology-challenges-and-innovations Mechanical Performance of a Triple Resin DTM Coating This study evaluates a triple resin direct-to-metal coating’s adhesion, flexibility, and impact resistance compared to conventional multi-layer epoxy systems.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114078 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:40:10 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114078-mechanical-performance-of-a-triple-resin-dtm-coating A Novel Approach for Applying 2K Coatings to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Cost Temperature control in 2K coating processes improves component mixing, induction time management and viscosity stability, helping manufacturers reduce waste and improve application outcomes.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114080 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:47:53 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114080-a-novel-approach-for-applying-2k-coatings-to-improve-outcomes-and-reduce-cost Developments in Aluminum Flake Technology for Chrome Replacement in Waterborne Systems This paper examines aluminum flake treatments, stabilization, and delivery forms to approach chrome-like effects in modern waterborne coating systems.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114079 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:45:13 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114079-developments-in-aluminum-flake-technology-for-chrome-replacement-in-waterborne-systems Sherwin-Williams Helps Body Shops Cut Delays Five proven strategies show how repairers can improve workflow, reduce costs and strengthen customer satisfaction.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114000 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114000-sherwin-williams-helps-body-shops-cut-delays