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Wet Spray Paint Application for Store Signs & Displays

This international franchise approached us with a specific task in mind. They had a series of canopies and arches used on the façade of their restaurant that needed painting.

The 7’x 9′ fiberglass canopy weighed nearly 500 lbs and the series of arches ranged from 10 to 25 ft long, and weighed between 50 and 200 lbs. We created custom racking and handling apparatuses for product staging and transported the arch

We mixed and catalysed the paint using Graco ProMix 2KE paint mixer in our specially designed paint mixing room and prepared the cross draft spray booths. The panels were then primed to customer specs and painted to spec and mil thicknesses. The arches were then dried in our temperature controlled facilities. Serial stickers were applied and lighting covers were assembled.

After inspection of paint application, adhesion and gloss finish, any necessary touch-ups were applied. The products were loaded onto pallets and custom designed racking systems, and packed with foam to prevent any transport related damage.

Project Highlights

Product Description

These canopies and arches are used on the façade of a fast food restaurant

Capabilities Applied/Processes

Primary
Preparation

  • Sand and/or Scuff Product to be Painted
  • Clean and Wipe Products to Prevent Contamination
  • Mix and catalyze paint
  • Paint Booth Preparation
  • Product Staging in Booth (Custom Racking and Material Handling)

Wet Painting

  • Prime Panels to Spec
  • Paint Topcoat to Spec and Mil Thickness

Curing

  • Set Paint Booth to Proper Temperature and Allow for Proper Baking Time

Assembly

  • Assemble Light Cover to Canopies
  • Apply Serial Sticker

Secondary
Inspection
Packaging

  • Load product onto Pallets and Custom Racking
  • Place Foam Between Packaging Bands & Components
Equipment Used to Manufacture Part

Global Finishing Solutions Dust Collection Booth , Cross Draft Spray Booth, and Paint Mixing Room
Graco ProMix 2KE Paint Mixer

Overall Part Dimensions

7′ x 9′ Drive Through Canopies
10′ to 25′ Arches

Material of Components

Fiberglass

Material Finish

Yellow Coating

In process testing/inspection performed

Inspection

  • Inspect for any cracks, Pin Holes and/or Marks, fish eyes, dry spray, debris, runs
  • Inspect Paint Adhesion
  • Inspect Gloss Finish
  • Touch Up as Needed
Estimated Part Weight

Canopies – 500 lbs
Arches – 50-200 lbs

Industry for Use

Fast Food Restaurant

Delivery Location

National

Standards Met

Customer supplied print, 2D CAD Drawing

Product Name

Canopies & Arches