The Art and Science of Powder Coating for your Vehicle

Maysel Estevez • December 14, 2023

What is Powder Coating

Powder coating, a dry finishing process that gained traction in North America in the 1960s, has become a cornerstone of industrial finishing, encompassing over 15% of the total market. Its popularity stems from the ability to provide high-quality, durable finishes with numerous advantages, including enhanced production efficiency and simplified environmental compliance. This versatile technique is employed for both functional (protective) and decorative purposes, offering a vast spectrum of colors and textures.


The Inner Workings of Powder Coating

At the heart of powder coating are polymer resin systems blended with curatives, pigments, leveling agents, flow modifiers, and other additives. These ingredients undergo a meticulous process, transformed into a uniform powder resembling baking flour. The application utilizes electrostatic spray deposition (ESD), where a spray gun imparts an electrostatic charge to powder particles, attracting them to the grounded metal substrate. As the coated parts enter a curing oven, heat triggers a chemical reaction, forming robust molecular chains with high cross-link density—resistant to breakdown. This process is the predominant method, although fluidized bed application is employed for non-metallic substrates like plastics and medium density fiberboard (MDF).


Environmental Friendliness and Cost Efficiency

Powder coatings shine not only in performance but also in environmental considerations. Easy application, reduced waste, and minimal volatile organic compounds (VOCs) contribute to their eco-friendly reputation. The cost-effectiveness of powder coating further enhances its appeal, making it a preferred choice across diverse applications.


Enduring Excellence: The Durability of Powder Coating

Powder coating stands as a testament to durability, safeguarding everything from rugged machinery to everyday household items. Its finish surpasses liquid paints in resilience, offering robust protection against impact, moisture, chemicals, ultraviolet light, and extreme weather conditions. This resilience translates into reduced risks of scratches, chipping, abrasions, corrosion, and fading.


Revolutionizing the Automotive Sector

The automotive industry has witnessed a transformation through powder coating, replacing antiquated painting processes. Car parts coated with powder demonstrate enhanced resilience, contributing to more efficient and durable car production.

In the world of tools and supplies catering to car enthusiasts, superior detailer recognizes the significance of protective finishes. Whether you're delving into the wonders of powder coating or seeking tools to maintain its brilliance, our offerings align with your needs.


 We proudly use BNJ Powder Coating, our talented neighbors right next door. Their spectrum of colors and speedy service ensures your wheels match your style, because every detail counts on the road!

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Our mission is to provide the highest level of fine auto detailing services with 100% customer satisfaction. Our #1 priority is YOU and your vehicle. We take a one-on-one approach with all of our clients and build relationships based on honest work and integrity. 

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MEET THE TEAM


We are a team of professional detailers, internationally and locally trained. Working closely together, each of our individual strengths complement each other and create an exceptionally well-rounded team. We are Superior Detailer! Owner, Steven Fritz, started his detailing career in 2002 at a Central Florida car wash. In 2008 he founded Superior Detailer LLC as a high-end mobile detailing business. He has been perfecting the art of fine automobile detailing ever since. What started as a small mobile detailing business has turned into a family business in a state-of-the-art detailing studio in Downtown Orlando. 

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STEVEN "KARIM" FRITZ

Owner/Chief Operator

As the owner and founder, Steven invests his soul and passion for automobiles into every vehicle that he touches. He is an avid car enthusiast with over 19 years of high-end detailing experience, continuously educating himself on the latest products and techniques. He has trained at NXT, is XPEL factory trained, and a Modesta Verified Installer. Steven's passion for automobiles and detailing has taken him all over the world, even detailing in Europe and the Middle East. Steven is the creative mind behind all SD detailing processes and procedures. Steven is also an amateur photographer and takes nearly every photo that you see on this website and our social media platforms. In his spare time he enjoys photography, cycling, riding his motorcycle, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Kim, and their two animals. 

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KIM GIRAMMA

Managing Partner/Auto Detailer

Kim, Steve’s wife, joined the team part-time in 2013. Since then, her detailing skills have evolved to include paint protection film application, Modesta coatings, and polish work. Kim is a factory-trained XPEL PPF installer, completed Intermediate Polishing Techniques at Rupes in Colorado, and received Modesta Verification in Budapest. She manages all aspects of the business with Steve to include website development and social media. Kim has a B.A. in English from the University of Central Florida. Before joining the SD team full time, she had a 15-year career as a Technical Writer and Proposal Specialist. Her hobbies include cycling, weightlifting, and traveling with her husband, Steve.

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GUILHERME BATISTELE DE BARROS

Auto Detailer

Guilherme (Gi) completes the SD team. Gi is an Auto Detailer from GSB Detailing in Brazil. He brings over 12 years of detailing experience to the SD team. His area of expertise is classic car detailing and restoration and he especially likes undercarriage detailing and restoration. Gi is an IDA Certified Detailer, became a BigFoot Systems Specialist at Rupes in Italy, and completed KockChemie 1k-Nano application training. He also completed the Sonax Glass Polishing online courses. Gi is extremely passionate about cars and his work, and strives for success every day. When he's not at the SD studio, Gi is detailing or working on his Mustang. He enjoys car shows, weightlifting, and spending time with his wife and dog in Orlando, FL.

OUR STUDIO

The environment in which we work has a huge affect on the quality of work produced. For us, this means having two separate climate-controlled spaces to accommodate for spikes in heat and humidity. It means separating our high-end detailing services to prevent contamination in film and coating applications. Our Downtown Orlando studio is 5,600 sq. ft. of air conditioned space with 2,500 sq. ft. dedicated to clean PPF and coating applications.  

We have an indoor wash bay with warm and deionized water. We utilize Rupes machines, LED overhead lighting, and Scangrip/LED portable lighting. We have a 4-post lift, scissor lift, and QuickJacks portable car lifts. Our spaces are separately outfitted with right LED lighting for the specific work being performed. We have CCTV security cameras inside and out, with 24-hr armed on-property security monitoring.


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