Painting

Precision Finishing Solutions

With over three decades of specialized experience, painting and finishing represent a core competency at Exothermic. Our in-house finishing department has developed proprietary processes consistently delivering exceptional results, particularly for demanding applications requiring automotive-grade finishes.

Advanced Surface Finishing Excellence

Our automotive-grade finishing process includes precision wet sanding and buffing techniques, achieving the high-quality appearance demanded by premium automotive manufacturers.

This level of finish requires extensive expertise and meticulous attention to detail, qualities that have become hallmarks of Exothermic's finishing operations.

Integrated Quality Control

Having our painting operations in-house provides several critical advantages:

Complete Process Control: Direct oversight of every step in the finishing process ensures consistent quality and allows for immediate adjustments when needed.

Reduced Handling Risk: By eliminating transportation between facilities, we minimize the risk of damage or contamination that could compromise surface quality.

Rapid Response: Our integrated operation enables quick modifications to meet changing requirements or address any concerns immediately.

Streamlined Communication: Direct collaboration between our molding and finishing teams ensures that surface preparation and coating specifications are optimized for each specific material and application.

Our finishing capabilities include:

RFI/EMI Shielding: Specialized conductive coatings that provide electromagnetic interference protection while maintaining dimensional tolerances.

Surface Engineering: A comprehensive range of finishes from ultra-matte to high-gloss automotive-grade colors, including textured surfaces and multi-color applications. As many as 4+ painted surfaces on one part) is common practice. 

High-Performance Decorative Solutions: Precise silk screening for logos, technical markings, printed ink image transfers, vinyl appliques, and complex decorative elements.

We specialize in complex multi-color silk screening over three-dimensional surfaces. Using CNC machining or 3D printing, we customize our screen frames to match part geometry. This unique capability combines traditional silk-screening with advanced CAD-CAM technology.

Quality Assurance

Every finishing project undergoes our rigorous quality control protocol:

• Spectrophotometry verifies paint color (formulation) compliance
• Gloss meters verify painted gloss compliance.
• Adhesion testing to ASTM D3359 standards
• Coating thickness verification
• Multi-point visual inspection under controlled lighting
• Environmental exposure testing when specified
• Complete documentation and traceability

Manufacturing Integration

Our fully integrated paint and finishing operations support:

• Optimized production flow
• Comprehensive quality control throughout the process
• Consistent results across large production runs
• Efficient handling of complex finishing requirements

Maintaining these critical operations in-house ensures that every component meets our exacting standards before leaving our facility.

Value-added assembly often complements our high-quality finishes, where we assemble cosmetic and physical components after painting.

This level of control and expertise makes Exothermic a trusted partner for manufacturers requiring exceptional surface finishes on their most demanding components.

Please reach out to our engineering team to discuss your specific finishing requirements and learn how our integrated manufacturing and finishing capabilities can enhance your product quality.