Small-parts powder coating from a garage

Car and motorbike enthusiasts, cyclists, hobbyists, and local garages or small makers who need the occasional small job.

Fixed price per item, such as per wheel or per frame, with extra for stripping, special colours or finishes.

• Patience and attention to detail
• Basic prep and finishing work
• Taking good before and after photos

• Check whether you need permission from your landlord, mortgage lender or council, including for noise, dust and neighbours
• Fire and electrical safety: ovens and spray equipment need a safe, ventilated space, so check with your insurer
• Home insurance may not cover business activity, so get the right business cover and public liability insurance
• Check how to dispose of waste powder and any stripping chemicals properly
• Small ovens limit the size of work you can take, so be clear about what you can and cannot coat

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £7,000, depending on the size of your compact oven, your booth and your other equipment. A small oven limits the size of work you can take.

Check whether you need permission from your landlord, mortgage lender or council, including for noise, dust and neighbours. Check fire and electrical safety with your insurer, whether home insurance covers business use, and how to dispose of waste properly.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,800, depending on how many jobs you take and the parts you coat. The estimates assume from around 6 hours a week as a side business.