Engraving Powder Coated Metals

Powder coated metal is one of those materials that just feels right to work with. The finish is tough, smooth, and consistent, a perfect canvas for clean, high-contrast engraving. Around here, that usually means water bottles and tumblers, though the same process applies to flasks, mugs, and other coated metals that need a personal touch.

The coating itself is a dry powder that’s electrostatically applied and baked on. Once cured, it’s hard as nails and resists chipping, scratching, and rust. When the laser hits it, the beam vaporizes the coating down to the raw metal beneath, leaving crisp, permanent detail that won’t wear off or fade. It’s a precision process, and every color reacts a little differently, so each job gets tuned for the coating thickness, pigment, and reflectivity before the first mark is made.

Darker coatings tend to show brighter metal underneath, that classic silver-on-black look, while lighter finishes reveal a subtler contrast. Either way, the result is permanent and clean, with no stickers or paint to peel or fade. Just metal and light doing their thing.

If you’re looking for custom engraved water bottles, tumblers, or powder coated gifts, this is the sweet spot: durable, distinctive, and ready to stand up to daily use. Whether it’s a one-off personalized piece or a full run of branded gear, we make sure every mark comes out sharp and aligned, ready for real life.