Want To Learn More About Coating? We Can Help!
Reliant Finishing Systems has specialized in powder coating and industrial painting equipment since 2005. Let our experts help you resolve your finishing issues. Although we’re happy to talk by phone or email, we’ve also created dozens of informational articles that cover everything from how to size your powder coating oven to how to troubleshoot finish problems. At the bottom of this page, we’ve broken the information into categories so you can jump straight to the topics you want to explore.
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New To Powder Coating & Industrial Painting?
You may want to start by checking out our Frequently Asked Questions section here. In this section, we answer the most common questions we receive from people who are new to powder coating or want to gain a better understanding of what it takes to perform professional quality finishing tasks at their facility.
Want To Learn The Tricks Of The Trade?
Our Tips and Tricks section contains a host of technical information, ranging from basic overviews of common finish issues and their solutions to more detailed articles on topics like chemical pretreatment and powder particle size.
Need Equipment Advice?
We’ve compiled several articles about what it takes to perform coating in-house and what to look for (and avoid) when shopping for pretreatment equipment, blast rooms, powder guns, spray booths, ovens, and paint booths. There’s also plenty of information about how to maintain your equipment and extend its service life. Click here to learn more.
What’s New At Reliant?
From time to time, we post news and updates about Reliant Finishing Systems here.
Who Uses Reliant Equipment?
Our customers share their success stories here. If you use Reliant equipment and would like to be featured in a Customer Spotlight article on our website and social media pages, please view our contact page.
Already Own Reliant Equipment?
We appreciate your business! Our customer loyalty program includes discounts on products and services, as well as premium support. Our Returning Customers page features maintenance information and an overview of how we work with existing customers.
Ready For A Quote?
Click on Product Quotes to get information about our most common products and talk with a specialist about your particular pretreatment, coating, or curing equipment needs.
Resources By Topic
Powder Coating Basics
Basic Tips For Getting Started
Beginner’s Guide To Powder Coating
Welcome to Powder Coating Tips & Tricks
Switching From Paint To Powder
Powder Coating How-To
How To Achieve Heavy Mil Thicknesses
Improve First-Pass Transfer Efficiency
6 Most Expensive Powder Coating Mistakes
The Overlooked Powder Coating Problem
Tips For Getting Your Best Finish
Equipment Selection & Layout
Assuring Success With An Automated System
Batch vs. Manual Conveyor Coating
How to Select a Powder Coating Equipment Supplier
Powder Coating Equipment Buying Guide
Powder Coating System Cost Guide
Powder Curing Oven Comparison Guide
Why a “Entry Level” Oven is a Bad Idea
When Is An Automated System The Best Solution?
Powder Booth Issues
Getting The Best From Your Booth
Powder Oven Issues
Gas vs. Electric Powder Coating Ovens
What to Watch For on an Older Curing Oven
Why a “Entry Level” Oven is a Bad Idea
Powder Coating Guns
Choosing Between Box & Hopper Guns
Free Wagner Sprint 2 Powder Coating Gun
How Electrostatic Powder Coating Guns Work
Powder Coating Gun Brand Comparison
Powder Gun Maintenance & Parts
Pretreatment, Blasting & Stripping
Common Parts Stripping Methods
Troubleshooting Chemical Pretreatment Issues
Industrial Painting
Wet Painting vs. Powder Coating
Powder Coating vs. Liquid Paint
Industrial Curing
The Business of Powder Coating
Add Value to Your Coating Operation
Beginner’s Guide to Pricing Powder Coating
Bonus Depreciation on Coating Equipment
Dealing With Unhappy Customers
5 Strategies for Powder Coating Success
4 Powder Coating Startup Pitfalls to Avoid
How Manufacturers, Fabricators & Coaters Can Thrive
How to Sell Powder Coating Services
Investing in a Powder Coating System
Resurgence of American Manufacturing
Risks of Imported Coating Equipment
Start 2026 Focused on Powder Coating
10 Reasons to Start a Powder Coating Business
Thriving During Industry Uncertainty
Equipment Maintenance Information
Cost of Poor Finishing Equipment Maintenance
Powder Coating Equipment Troubleshooting
When to Stop Repairing Your Powder Coating Line
Customer Spotlights
Boise Metal Works Customer Spotlight
Burns Manufacturing Customer Spotlight
Gemstone Powder Coating Customer Spotlight
Lamar Trailers Customer Spotlight
Metal Fab Guys Customer Spotlight
Reflections in Metal Customer Spotlight
Thumper Fab Customer Spotlight
Reliant News
Choosing Reliant for Your Custom Coating System
Environmentally Friendly Delivery Update
Free On-Site Powder Coating Workshop
Hiring Announcement: Robert Osborne
Increase in Large-Scale Coating System Orders
One-day Oven Build By Reliant Helps Customer Overcome Tragedy
Promotion Announcement: John Thomason
Q1 2011: Reliant Sets Profitability Record
Reliant at Fabtech Atlanta 2014
Reliant Distribution Agreement with Franklin Slaton
Reliant Equipment Featured In Trade Publication
Reliant’s Green Aware Initiative
Reliant Launches Informational Website
Reliant Partners With NorAM To Share Technology
Reliant Redesigns Satellite Website
Reliant Relaunches What Is Powder Coating
Reliant Updates Equipment Designs
