At Five Star Fabricating, we specialize in providing industry-leading hard coated polycarbonate solutions tailored to a wide array of applications. With a commitment to quality, durability, and flexibility, our cutting-edge facility handles coated sheets as large as 6 feet by 10 feet, and up to 600 lbs. This allows us to deliver coatings for flat, pre-contoured, and complex surfaces, ensuring exceptional performance for projects of any scale.
We are pushing the boundaries of polycarbonate coating performance, setting new standards in durability and weatherability. Our coatings meet rigorous automotive AS1 and AS2 certifications and achieve Taber abrasion results of less than 2% haze—a rare accomplishment, as no secondary plasma treatment is required. With a full portfolio of coatings designed for the most challenging environments, we ensure optical clarity, long-term durability, and superior performance across demanding markets such as automotive, motorsports, and aerospace.
Premium Performance and Protection
Our polycarbonate coating solutions are engineered to provide outstanding protection, enhancing both the durability and aesthetics of your products across diverse applications. We offer a range of coatings solutions that meet the highest standards for performance, including:
- Abrasion Resistance: Extends the lifespan of components in high-use environments.
- Chemical Resistance: Safeguards against harsh chemicals, automotive fluids, and industrial cleaning agents.
- Anti-Fog and UV Protection: Our coatings ensure maximum UV stability and clarity, even under prolonged exposure to sunlight and outdoor elements, making them suitable for demanding environments.
- Weatherability: Provides consistent performance across various climates, resisting degradation from temperature and moisture changes.
Industries We Serve
We cater to various industries, delivering solutions that meet the rigorous demands of each sector
- Automotive: Trusted by brands like Jeep, Rivian, and Tesla for both aftermarket and OEM parts, our automotive coatings resist abrasion, UV damage, and maintain optical clarity and anti-fog properties, even in extreme conditions.
- Architectural: Offering protective coatings for glazing applications with UV stability, scratch resistance, and the durability to withstand environmental changes.
- Heavy Equipment: Enhancing the performance and longevity of machinery in harsh environments with coatings that offer abrasion and chemical resistance, ideal for heavy equipment and forestry machinery.
- Motorsports and eVTOL: Delivering high-performance coatings that withstand extreme conditions, ensuring safety, optical clarity, and durability for windshields and exterior panels.
- Aerospace: Our coatings meet the stringent demands of the aerospace industry, providing durability, optical clarity, and performance in extreme environments for aircraft windows and components exposed to varying altitudes and temperatures.
- Marine: Protecting surfaces in marine applications from saltwater, UV exposure, and continuous moisture with corrosion-resistant and durable marine coatings.
- Agriculture & Heavy Machinery: Providing protection against abrasion, chemical corrosion, and UV damage, increasing the lifespan of tractors, harvesters, and other essential machinery.
Why Choose Five Star Fabricating?
Five Star Fabricating stands out for its commitment to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction. With a state-of-the-art coating facility and a team of experts, we deliver custom solutions that not only meet but exceed your performance goals. Contact us today to learn how our coating solutionscan elevate the durability and functionality of your products.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What are the key benefits of your polycarbonate coatings?
- Our polycarbonate coatings offer a range of benefits, including exceptional UV protection, abrasion resistance, dirt shedding, and stain resistance. They also prevent plasticizer migration, ensuring long-term performance across various applications.
- Can your coatings be customized for specific applications?
- Yes, our coatings are custom-formulated by our R&D team to meet the exact specifications of each customer. Whether it’s for marine applications, automotive parts, or architectural surfaces, we tailor our coatings to provide optimal performance.
- How do your coatings improve durability and flexibility?
- Our coatings are engineered with a polycarbonate polymer matrix, offering extreme flexibility and preventing surface cracking. They also enhance durability with excellent resistance to abrasions, stains, and weather exposure, ensuring a long coating life-cycle.
- What types of environmental protection do your coatings offer?
- Our coatings provide superior protection against environmental factors like UV radiation, moisture, and mildew. They are also designed to withstand harsh conditions such as saltwater exposure and extreme temperatures, making them ideal for marine and outdoor applications.
- Do your coatings help with scratch resistance and optical clarity?
- Yes, we offer coatings with advanced scratch resistance and optical clarity, making them perfect for high-performance applications like helmet visors, safety shields, and windshields. Our coatings exceed industry standards for optical performance and protection.
- Can your coatings be used on a wide range of surfaces, including complex shapes?
- Yes, our coatings are highly versatile and can be applied to a wide variety of surfaces, from flat panels to pre-contoured and complex shapes. Whether it's large sheets or intricate components, our coatings provide consistent protection and performance across all types of surfaces.