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Oct 28, 2020
Paint or Powder Coat Should you paint or powder coat? Despite the ongoing discussion regarding this debate, the proof lies in the science. Where powder coating relies on an electrostatic process to provide adhesive finishing, painting relies on numerous coat applications, raising questions about its durability. This helpful article discusses the differences between the two […]
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Jul 27, 2020
We Invest in the Best Equipment for Your Vehicle At Postle Tire Barn, we believe in serving you with the best. That means providing the best customer service at the best prices with the best technology available. We believe in doing things right and always doing what is in the best of our customers. We […]
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Jun 25, 2020
4 Questions You Should Ask When Choosing An Auto Service Shop Having to bring your car in for maintenance or repair isn’t fun for anybody. It takes your time, your energy, and your money. However, having the right auto service shop can save you tons of hassle and make your experience more pleasant than ever. […]
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Apr 27, 2020
Powder Coating for Mother’s Day It’s almost Mother’s Day which means it’s time to start putting something together that shows your mom just how much she means to you. At Postle’s Tire Barn we offer powder coating services for wheels, of course, but also for other items made of metal or aluminum. That means no […]
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Oct 7, 2019
What is Powder Coating? Powder coating is a fine powder made of epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, or nylon that is electrostatically applied to a metal or other material. Upon heating, the material crosslinks, and forms a durable, hard coating. Epoxy and polyester coatings offer a good, uniform appearance. Polyurethane powders provide a decorative and protective coating […]
6Jun 10, 2018
Over the past few years, we’ve posted dozens of blogs on our website to provide you information about an array of subjects: from getting your vehicle ready for vacation to powder coating parts and accessories on your automobile (and items that might be sitting in your backyard, i.e lawn furniture). We thought we would write […]
7Apr 9, 2018
This is the time of year when we all want to spend more time outside. The weather at this particular time of year is tricky, though. In West Alabama, it might be 75 degrees in the afternoon and 35 degrees at night. The Springtime thought process remains the same: we want to be outside to […]
8Nov 20, 2017
It’s the time of year when you ask your better half, “What do you want for Christmas this year”? If you get any answer at all, it’s usually something like: “I’ll love whatever you get me”. Maybe it’s time to think outside the box and get him or her what they’ve always wanted: Powder Coating […]
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Aug 8, 2016
What’s so special about having an item (or items) powder coated, and why has this process become so popular? The most basic answer to both questions is powder coating allows you to paint an object, such as your vehicle’s wheels, valve covers, springs, brake calipers, etc., and apply the paint with an electro-static process. This […]
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May 10, 2016
For a number of months, Postle’s Tire Barn has been preparing for and installing a system which will allow us to powder coat wheels and other items made of metal or aluminum. It is an exciting time for us as we can now announce that our Powder Coating system is up and running. For those […]