Finishes

Lucas Equine Equipment offers three finish options prior to shipment:

1. Powder Coat Paint

The Powder Coat process begins with the fabricated item being cleaned, dried and coated with a zinc-rich primer.  Then the item is electrically charged and fine beads of plastic are sprayed onto the item.  The item is heated to nearly 500º for the beads to melt together into a plastic “skin”.  This is a beautiful semi-gloss finish; however, it will scratch and chip.  This powder is available in nine standard colors.  Aerosol touch-up paint is available upon request. Click for color samples.

2. Prime Paint

An industrial grade, zinc-rich primer in Red or Gray is applied to the fabricated item.  This option allows the customer to apply their choice of finish paint on site.  On site finish painting is very popular because there are no color limitations and it eliminates the concern of scratching and chipping finish paint during shipment.

3. Hot Dip Galvanize

The Galvanize option is the most durable of finish options we offer, however the quality finish we are known for is lost beneath the inconsistent, rough coat of the galvanize process.  The fabricated item is immersed into a vat of molten zinc which allows a complete coat inside and outside of the item.  Immediately out of the vat the item has a shiny appearance but will eventually turn into a flat, light gray color.  The benefit of this finish is a very long life before any rust will be detected.  This finish also does not show barn dust as quickly as a painted finish, which limits time spent cleaning doors and bar sections.