A powder coating method that provides enhanced finish characteristics to a
powder coated object. The object to be powder coated is vibrated such
that the powder readily flows on the surface of the object. The improved
flow of the applied powder results in a powder coated object having
enhanced, or otherwise superior finish characteristics. The method works
with existing powder coating methods, systems, and materials and the
vibration may be applied before, during, and/or after the powder is
applied, i.e., during heating and/or curing. Additionally, the vibrations
may be produced by a variety of means and/or methods including direct
mechanical contact (i.e., a vibrating plate), indirect mechanical contact
(i.e., a vibrating hang wire), and/or indirect non-contact (i.e.,
acoustic) methods.