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Powder Coating

Powder coating is a dry finishing process where pigment is electrostatically applied to metal and baked into a hard skin. On aluminum and steel patio furniture it resists chips, fading, and corrosion far better than spray paint. Check for coverage inside joints and feet — bare spots are where rust starts on steel frames.

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