EASTWOOD UNIVERSITY

Powder Coating 101 - The Guide to Powder Coating

Master Professional Powder Coating Techniques from Industry Experts

From garage DIY projects to professional-grade finishing work, the Powder Coating 101 On-Demand Course teaches you how to achieve durable, high-quality powder coated finishes with confidence. Built by the pioneers of DIY powder coating, this course combines real-world demonstrations, professional techniques, and beginner-friendly instruction into one complete training experience. 
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The Knowledge You’ll Get

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Build a clear, start-to-finish understanding of powder coating so you can prep, spray, cure, and troubleshoot with confidence on real parts in your own shop.
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What you’ll know after

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  • How to run the full powder coating process: prep, masking, spraying, curing, and troubleshooting

  • Proven shop techniques using both DIY and professional equipment

  • How to prevent failures: Faraday Cage effect, back ionization, orange peel, contamination, outgassing, uneven film build

  • How to choose guns, powders and chemistries, blasting media, ovens, grounding and hanging

  • Where to apply it: automotive restorations, motorcycle parts, fabrication, custom finishes, small business work

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Meet Your Instructors 

Mark Robidoux
Mark is the R&D Manager at Eastwood and has been with the company for more than 30 years. Widely recognized as a pioneer in DIY powder coating, Mark helped develop Eastwood’s original powder coating gun — a product that helped introduce powder coating to home garages and hobbyists across the country. Today, Eastwood offers a complete line of powder coating equipment used by everyone from first-time DIYers to professional shops. Mark brings decades of hands-on product development, testing, and real-world application experience to the course, helping students understand not just how to powder coat, but how to do it correctly and consistently.
Cody Barimani
Cody is an automotive enthusiast and passionate DIY fabricator who serves as the Product and Engineering Manager at Eastwood. With over 12 years of experience, he brings a practical, real-world perspective to powder coating.
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Bob Zarrilli
Bob is the owner and operator of Rimzcoat a professional powder coating business he founded in 2006. With years of hands-on industry experience, Bob has built a reputation for producing high-quality finishes on everything from custom wheels to one-of-a-kind metal art projects. His expertise brings a real-world professional shop perspective to the course, giving students valuable insight into both advanced powder coating techniques and day-to-day shop operations.
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Why This Course Beats YouTube

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Structured Learning Path Unlike random YouTube videos, this course follows a step-by-step progression that builds your knowledge properly from beginner fundamentals to advanced techniques.
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No Conflicting Information

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Online videos often contradict each other. This course was professionally developed by industry experts using proven methods and current best practices.
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Real Troubleshooting Instruction

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Most free videos only show perfect results. This course teaches you how to identify, prevent, and fix common powder coating defects and failures.
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Learn the “Why,” Not Just the “How”

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Understand powder chemistry, curing science, grounding theory, and equipment differences instead of simply copying steps without understanding the process.
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Professional Demonstrations

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Watch complete projects from preparation through final cure using both DIY and professional-grade equipment setups.
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On-Demand Convenience

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Learn at your own pace anytime and revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher in the shop.
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What You’ll Learn

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Build a complete, repeatable powder coating workflow at home, from safe shop setup and surface prep through application, curing, and defect troubleshooting, so your finishes look consistent and durable.
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Powder Coating Basics

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  • Powder coating process overview

  • Materials that can be powder coated

  • Choosing the right powder coating equipment

  • Powder chemistry and powder types

  • Essential safety practices

  • Shop setup for workflow

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Materials, Application, and Problem Solving

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  • Surface preparation

  • Abrasive blasting techniques

  • Cleaning, degreasing, and outgassing procedures

  • Masking methods and materials

  • Proper grounding and hanging techniques

  • Spray techniques for even film build and coverage

  • Hot flocking and multi-coat powder coating methods

  • Oven curing and powder cure schedules

  • Large-part powder coating techniques

  • Troubleshooting common powder coating defects

  • Avoiding Faraday cage effect and back ionization

  • Professional workflow techniques

  • Tips for starting a powder coating business

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Who This Course Is For

  • DIY automotive restorers
  • Fabricators and metalworkers
  • Motorcycle builders
  • Powder coating beginners
  • Existing powder coaters looking to improve results
  • Small shop owners and entrepreneurs
  • Anyone interested in learning durable finishing techniques