Frequently Asked Questions

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If I have a project and am not sure of the surface preparation and coating I need – can you assist in developing a scope-of-work?

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Yes, VANWIN can develop a scope-of–work that best suits your needs. Provide us with your service requirements and we can engineer a coatings solution that best fits your project.

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What are your hours of operation?

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We are open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. Weekends as scheduled based upon workload.

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Where do I need to go to deliver an item for coating?

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Deliveries are made to our main yard located at: 2601 A Trade Street, Chesapeake, VA. Powder coated items can be delivered with an appointment to our Suffolk shop located at: 336 A Moore Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434.

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What types of payment do you accept?

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We accept cash, credit card, and check for payments.

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What type of certified personnel do you employ?

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NACE
Certified Inspectors; CIP up to Level 3 PEER Review

SSPC
C-7 certified Abrasive Blasters
C-12 certified Spray Applicators
C-14 certified Marine Plural Component operators & applicators
PCS – Protective Coating Specialist
CAS – Coating Application Specialists
QCS – Quality Control Supervisor
NBPI – NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector

VANWIN also has employees certified and trained on a case-by-case basis for specialized coatings and application techniques.

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What type of warranty do you provide?

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VANWIN provides a warranty for workmanship. Coatings warranties are provided by the respective manufacturer. Damage to completed work projects is not covered by a warranty.

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What is a “typical” turn-around time on a project?

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This depends upon workload. Please consult with your sales representative for project schedule duration on your individual project.

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Does VANWIN only do large industrial / marine projects?

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VANWIN has accomplished many varied coating projects over the years. Here’s a sample of what we have done

  • Art work and statues
  • CONEX Boxes
  • Custom Rims
  • Decorative gates, handrails and fencing (including one for the White House)
  • Farm Equipment, Forklifts, JLG’s and trailers
  • Heavy Equipment Undercarriages
  • Lawn Furniture, bed frames
  • Motorcycle and car frames and chassis
  • Shopping Center /MALL seating
  • Structural shapes, foundations, pipe
  • Tuna Towers

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