W. KENDALL& SONS, INC.Let’s talk
Industrial surface specialistsWanatah, Indiana Est. 1971

Protection
starts here.

Powder coating. Abrasive blasting.
Specialty finishes.

From one-off restoration parts to fabricated assemblies, we prepare metal for the work ahead.

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Actual orange engine project from the W. Kendall archiveFrom our shopSee the real engine project
Illustrative three-dimensional engine assembly for exploring finishes
Loading the engine finish study…Illustrative model

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55% coated
Bare metalPowder coated
Choose a finish for the engine demonstration
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Finish visualization, not a production color sample. Actual parts are processed disassembled.

From one-of-a-kind parts
to large fabricated assemblies.
13′ × 13′ × 25′Our largest curing oven
Up to 450 °FCuring & fusing capability
The shop behind the finish

Preparation you
can see.

From surface discoloration to a clean, satin finish. Move the divider to explore the difference.

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Before polishingSurface discolorationAfter polishingGlass bead finish

Illustrative finish study. See the shop’s original project below.

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Prepared right.
Protected for what’s next.

The finish is one part of the story.
The right preparation and coating system make it work.

Powder coating

Functional protection. Decorative character.
One part to a large fabricated assembly.

Abrasive blasting

Remove what’s in the way.
Build the right foundation for what’s next.

Specialty coatings

Heat, corrosion, release and wear.
Coating chemistry matched to the application.

Proof, in metal.

All project work
Powder coated structural steel and handrailPowder coating

Structural steel & handrail

Powder coating applied to structural steel and fabricated handrail.

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Primed monster truck frame at the W. Kendall shopFrame priming

A monster of a project.

Priming a monster truck frame. Large fabricated assemblies are part of the work.

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What’s your
surface up against?

Start with the conditions. We’ll help you ask the right questions about a coating system.

Protection starts with preparation.

Tell us the substrate, exposure and existing finish. Ask about surface preparation, corrosion-resistant primers and a suitable topcoat.

Discuss these conditions

A conversation starter. Final system selection depends on your part, environment and specifications.

1971The beginning of a lasting name.

Built on experience.
Backed by our name.

From an industrial sandblasting contractor to a broad range of surface preparation and coating services. Still W. Kendall & Sons. Still focused on the work.

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Have a part in mind?
Let’s get into it.

Tell us what it’s made of, what it needs to withstand, and when you need it.

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