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Carter's Powder Coating is a metal finishing shop in Elizabethton, TN that specializes in powder coating and sand blasting for customers across East Tennessee. They handle industrial equipment, aircraft restoration, automotive builds, motorcycle projects, and custom metal work.

Powder coating isn't paint. Finely ground particles of pigment and resin are electrostatically charged and sprayed onto parts, then baked in a curing oven until they fuse into a solid finish. The result is tough, durable, and scratch-resistant—tougher than traditional paint and more environmentally friendly since no solvents are used.

"It looks like paint but it acts like armor. It's tough, looks great, and lasts a long time."

The finish prevents corrosion, cracking, and chipping that occurs with traditional paint. Powder coating is now the fastest-growing finishing technology in North America, used on hundreds of products most people encounter daily.

Powder Coating Oven - 10 feet wide × 10 feet high × 30 feet deep - Handles aircraft and automotive parts, patio furniture, metal art, household items - Consistently produces uniform, durable finishes

Sand Blasting Equipment - Glass bead cabinet: 4′ × 4′ × 4′ closed-loop system for precision work - Portable sand blaster: capable of handling car frames and large equipment

They also offer three ceramic coating colors for exhaust work: Grey, Jet Black, and Satin Silver.

Category	Examples	Pricing
Aircraft Parts	Valve covers, alternators, yokes, instrument panels, landing gear legs	$3–$150+
Automotive Frames	Full car frames, tube chassis, subframes	$950–$650+
Engine Components	Intake manifolds, valve covers, oil pans, headers, bell housings	$5–$200+
Suspension	Control arms, drag links, spindles, leaf springs, rear housing	$25–$200+
Motorcycle Frames	Street bikes, dirt bikes, H.D. frames	$350–$450
Wheels	Automotive rims (powder coated or blasted only)	$30–$75+
Home Items	Cabinet hinges, door knobs, light fixtures, yard furniture	$4–$100+
Tractor & Farm	Machinery, plows, wheels, frames, bumpers	Call for quote

Size is not a limiting factor. Ovens handle 3-foot, 7-foot, and 30-foot parts. If you can transport it, they can coat it.

Most jobs complete in 3 days, depending on part size and color selection. Complex multi-color work or large frames may take longer—call for specifics.

Unlike liquid paint, powder coating produces negligible VOC emissions and virtually no pollution. Oversprayed powder can be recovered and reused, meaning minimal waste and easy, safe disposal.

Carters Powder Coating 2116 West 'G' Street Elizabethton, TN 37643

📞 423-542-1150 (primary) 📞 423-542-1157 (secondary) 📧 [email protected]

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