Photo Imaging FAQ

If you have any question that we have not covered in our frequently asked questions please feel free to email us or call us.

How does the photo imaging process work?
The complete process is best described throughout the Designer Finishing website.

Where else in the world is this technology used?
There is well over 300 to 400 photo imaging machines that operate throughout the world. The greatest concentration of plants is in Europe

Are Designer Finishing finishes durable?
Designer Finishing’s Wood, Stone and Art FX are very different durable please refer to our 10 year warranty section.

Is there any ongoing painting needed?
With Designer Finishing’s finishes no painting is required for the lifetime of the product that’s our 10 year guarantee.

Will the Designer Finishing’s finishes fade?
Designer Finishing’s finishes have been tested in the harshest and most extreme exposure locations including ocean front locations on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast as well as the harsh Australian outback where there are extremely high levels of solar radiation and very high levels of salt spray. Wood, Stone and Art FX have been stringently tested for several years they all comply with all of the relevant international standards.

What happens if I scratch it?
The special pigmentation inks penetrate the full depth of the powder coating, so if you scratch the Designer finishing finishes you can simply treat it like a scratch on your vehicle and polish out the scratch.

Is the pattern a film on top of the powder coating?
Not at all the process involves the absorption of the special pigmentation inks directly into the powder coating itself. Typically, our powder coatings are 80 to 100 microns thick and the inks will be absorbed into the full depth of the powder coating, making the decorative pattern an integral part of the powder coating.

How can I be confident about the quality of this product?
Due to our extensive research and development which includes laboratories for physical testing and accelerated aging. The Designer Finishing range of photo imaging process has exceeded all International testing standards.

What patterns are available?
Please refer to the Wood FX, Stone FX and Art FX pages on this web site.

Is there any special care or maintenance required for this finish?
The same care and maintenance that is required for normal powder coated materials is all that is required.