For over 15 years, Jimmy Rivers and JRPW Racing has used the beauty and durability of powder coating to enhance the appearance and restore countless parts and pieces. A chance need to have something powder coated, and the realization that the local source had retired, led to the encouragement of Jimmy’s wife, Gena, to add this service into their company.
As word spread about the versatility of powder coating, and that it’s not confined to strictly automotive or racing parts, the workload went from a few hours weekly to a stand-alone part of the business.
“Powder coat is an electrostatically applied coating that goes on as a powder,” explains Jimmy. “The part is grounded, and the powder has a positive charge, which makes the powder stick. The part is then baked in an oven and it becomes a permanent, baked-on finish that looks like paint but is more chemical resistant and much more durable than paint.”
Because of the way the grounded part attracts the coating, powder can get into areas paint cannot reach. The powder basically wraps itself around the part without creating thick spots, providing a more comprehensive coating than paint that is less likely to leave exposed areas for things like rust to take hold.
Powder coating is a service for most everyone and is used on a wide variety of items. From outdoor furniture, railings, and antiques to automotive wheels, lift kits, engine parts, and motorcycle frames and parts, the uses and benefits of powder coating are endless. Powder comes in virtually any color and gloss level, and JRPW has samples to help with the decision process.
“It's perfect for restoration or an enhancement for basically anything that somebody takes pride in or that they're trying to restore,” says Jimmy. “The guy who wants it to be pretty, perfect, and to stand out from the crowd, that's my guy, because that is the way I want my stuff to look too. I've got old cars that I like to do work on, and I use powder coating to dress them up. The way you make them notice it is to make the work that you do stand out.”
For more information on powder coating or other services provided through JRPW Racing, stop by the shop at 200 Rose Street in Martinez or give the staff a call at 706-863-1206. You can also visit jrpwracing.net and follow JRPW Racing, Inc. on Facebook.
"It's perfect for restoration or an enhancement for basically anything."