Powder Coating vs Wet Paint
How powder coating compares to wet paint on cost, durability and finish for commercial components.
Planned ResourceResources & Knowledge Centre
Practical answers.
No filler.
A growing set of short, practical guides covering the questions we get asked most often about coatings, blasting, fabrication and refurbishment. Articles are published as they are written — we don't publish generic filler.
Planned articles
Coming to this section.
What Is Abrasive Blasting?
A plain overview of what abrasive blasting is, when it's used and how it prepares metal for coating.
Planned ResourceWhen Should Metal Equipment Be Refurbished?
Practical indicators that refurbishment, recoating or repair is a better path than replacement.
Planned ResourceSteel vs Aluminium Fabrication
Where each material makes sense, and where the other is often the better choice.
Planned ResourcePreparing Components for Powder Coating
What good preparation looks like — and why it matters more than the coating itself.
Planned ResourceRepair or Replace?
How to decide whether a fabricated component is worth repairing or should be replaced.
Planned ResourceHow Protective Coatings Help Reduce Corrosion
Where protective coating systems help — and where their limits are.
Planned ResourceWhat Information Is Needed for a Fabrication Quote?
The photos, drawings, sizes and context that let us give a useful quote first time.
Planned ResourceCapability Statement
Westforge Works capability statement.
A downloadable Westforge Works capability statement is being prepared. Contact us directly if you require business and service information for supplier review or project discussions. The Capabilities, Industries and Workshop pages cover the material a capability statement would typically contain.