Liquid-looking powder coating: Is it possible to create that liquid look with a metallic pigment in a powder coating?

by ChemQuest | May 2026

Q: Is it possible to create that liquid look with a metallic pigment in a powder coating? I’ve heard a lot of grumbling among powder coat companies that it’s just not possible. What research has your lab completed on the topic, if any, and do you have any positive...

The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – May/June 2026

by ChemQuest | May 2026 | Newsletter

We will not know the full ramifications of the Strait of Hormuz shipping restrictions for some time. Even once the strait is fully open, global specialty chemicals, formulated products, and advanced materials supply chains will struggle to normalize due to the sheer...

Luthra Joins ChemQuest as a Director

by ChemQuest | May 2026 | Press Release

May 21, 2026, Cincinnati, OH —The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, is pleased to announce...

High-temperature brake caliper decals: What material would work best to create a decal that can withstand 400°F?

by ChemQuest | May 2026

Q: I have some brake calipers that I powder coated, and I would like to add lettering then then add a clear powder coat and put in the oven and bake it. I would like to know of any material (vinyl, decal, or anything) that can withstand 400°F to be powder coated over....

Powder coating fluidity: How can I increase the fluidity of my powder coatings?

by ChemQuest | May 2026

Q: How can I increase the fluidity of my powder coatings? A: Increasing the fluidity of a powder coating (and really any powder) can be a tricky business. For those unfamiliar with fluidity, we’re talking about the behavior in which a powder can allow air to evenly...