Big parts used to mean a hard choice: cut the job into sections, settle for spray paint, or haul it across the state to find an oven big enough. Not anymore. Fairhope Iron Works now runs a 30-foot powder coating oven at our shop on US Highway 98 in Fairhope. Inside, it measures 10' wide x 10' tall x 30' long.
That means trailers, driveway gates, long railings, structural beams and big assemblies can be blasted, coated and cured in one piece, right here in Baldwin County.
Inside the Oven: 10' Wide x 10' Tall x 30' Long
With that much room, long and bulky parts go in whole instead of in sections. Jobs that fit well include:
Parts need some room inside the oven to hang and cure evenly, so not every piece that measures close to 10' x 10' x 30' will fit. If you're not sure your part will fit, or it's especially heavy, send us a photo and rough measurements and we'll tell you straight.
Why Powder Coat Instead of Paint
Powder coating is applied as a dry powder and baked on. The result is a thick, hard finish that holds up much better than spray paint against chips, scratches, sun and weather. On the Gulf Coast, where salt air chews through paint, that matters. It's the right finish for gates and railings near the water, trailers that get dunked at the boat ramp and anything that lives outside.
Powder comes in a wide range of colors and textures. Tell us the look you want and we'll go over the options for your job.
Prep Done Right: Sandblasting In House
A powder coat finish is only as good as the metal under it. We sandblast parts in our own shop to strip rust, old paint and mill scale down to clean metal before coating. Doing blasting and coating in one place means your part doesn't sit and flash-rust between steps. Learn more on our Sandblasting page.
New Work or Restoration
Commercial, Industrial and Residential
We work with contractors, builders, fabrication shops, marinas and industrial customers who need long or heavy parts finished, as well as homeowners with one gate or one trailer. Whether it's one piece or a whole job's worth, call us and we'll quote it.
Pickup and Delivery Across Baldwin County and Mobile
From Fairhope we serve Daphne, Spanish Fort, Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Robertsdale, Loxley, Bay Minette and the rest of Baldwin County, plus Mobile. Hauling a trailer or a long gate isn't always easy, so pickup and delivery can be arranged for a fee. Ask when you get your quote.
FAQ: Large-Part Powder Coating
How big is your powder coating oven?
The inside of our oven is 10' wide x 10' tall x 30' long. Parts need some room to hang, so send a photo and measurements if your piece is close to that size or especially heavy.
Can you powder coat a whole trailer?
Yes, trailer frames fit in our 30-foot oven. When you call, we'll go over what needs to come off first, like lights, wiring, tires and wood decking.
Do you sandblast before powder coating?
Yes. We blast parts in house to remove rust, paint and scale so the powder bonds to clean metal.
Can you pick up or deliver large parts?
Yes. Pickup and delivery can be arranged for a fee. Ask about it when you request your quote.
How do I get a price?
Send photos, measurements and the color you want to fairhopeiw@att.net, call 251-689-3900, or use our Get a Quote form. We'll give you a price and a time on every quote.