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Painting for CNC & Molded Parts

Liquid painting adds color and protection. It handles complex shapes and a huge range of colors.

  • Any color and gloss level you need.
  • Good for large or complex parts.

What it is

What Is Painting?

Painting applies liquid coatings such as enamel, urethane, or acrylic to a part. It is done by spray, brush, or dip after cleaning and priming. Paint protects against corrosion and gives nearly unlimited color and gloss choices.

We match colors to RAL, Pantone, or your sample, and can add primers for adhesion.

How it works

How Painting Works

Surface prep

We clean, sand, and sometimes prime the part.

Mask

Areas not to be painted are masked.

Apply paint

Spray, brush, or dip builds the coating.

Cure & inspect

The paint dries or bakes, then we inspect.

Multiple coats (primer, color, clear) give the best look and protection.

Why choose it

Benefits of Painting

Unlimited color

Match any RAL, Pantone, or sample.

Gloss control

Matte, satin, or high-gloss finishes.

Corrosion protection

Seals the base metal from the environment.

Complex shapes

Covers large and irregular parts.

Typical specs

Typical Painting Specifications

SpecificationTypical range / valueNotes
Coating typeEnamel, urethane, acrylic, epoxy
Thickness20 – 80 µm per coat
FinishMatte / satin / gloss
Base materialsMetal, plastic, composite

Best applications

When to Use Painting

Consumer products

Colored housings and cases.

Machinery

Painted frames and guards.

Automotive

Body and trim paint.

Enclosures

Indoor and outdoor cabinets.

Materials

Compatible Materials for Painting

We apply Painting to the materials below. Not sure if your material qualifies? Our engineers will confirm it for free.

SteelAluminiumPlastic (ABS, PC)Composite

Our solution

Our Painting Solution

We paint metal and plastic parts in any color with primer and clear options. We match your standard and test adhesion before production.

  • RAL, Pantone, and sample color matching.
  • Primer and clear-coat for durability.
  • Spray, brush, and dip methods.
  • Machining and painting in one order.
Send a color sample and we return a painted chip for your approval before the run.

Design tips

Design & DFM Tips for Painting

Provide a sample

A physical chip gives the best match.

Mark no-paint zones

Tell us threads and bores to mask.

Use a primer

Primer improves adhesion and life.

FAQ

Painting — Frequently Asked Questions

Send your drawings or 3D files. Most quotes come back within a few hours on business days, never more than 24 hours.
Yes. All customer files and ideas are treated as confidential. We sign NDAs when needed.
Yes. Our engineers review your design and suggest changes that cut cost, improve quality, or speed up delivery.
For Painting, we support one-off prototypes and full production runs. There is no strict MOQ.
We can make samples for your approval. Cost depends on the process, and it is credited back on a production order.
Enamel, urethane, acrylic, and epoxy, plus primers.
Yes, to RAL, Pantone, or a physical sample.
Yes, especially with a proper primer and seal.
Paint wins for thin films and many colors; powder is thicker and tougher.

Need Painting on your parts?

Send your files and get a finish recommendation + factory-direct quote.

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