Services

ASCo provides specialty surface preparation, media blast cleaning and application of high-performance coatings for the Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland regions. 

Here is what we specialize in

Our indoor facility provides year-round on time processing for painted or powder coated parts. We have shop capacity to handle large heavy parts and also process small prototype components with rapid turnaround times. Our client base is diverse and includes government agencies, military, industrial customers, historical conservation and individuals with home or hobby projects. Each project has a goal of efficient surface preparation and application of high-performance coatings to meet the customer’s requirements. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

At ASCo, our decades of experience, industry-leading technology, and unwavering commitment to quality ensure that every project is handled with the precision and care it deserves. When you choose us, you’re not just selecting a service — you’re partnering with trusted experts dedicated to exceeding your expectations.

Cost is dependent on several factors, including size of the object, weight of the object, surface preparation and complexity.
Typically, a standard project can be completed in 5 – 7 working days
Depending on part weight a conventional polyester powder coat will cure in 20 minutes @ 400 degrees F.
Yes , powder coat releases less than 1 % VOC by volume.
Many colors can but not all colors

RAL is a universal color standard that is often used by powder coating manufacturers

See our CONTACT US page and include a description of your project and upload images or feel free to call us during normal business hours.

Yes, when the correct media is selected rust and corrosion can be removed very effectively.
Depending on the type of powder and the type of paint they can have similar performance characteristics
Primers, intermediate coats and finish color paint have a wide variety of applications and service parameters. Also look at the manufacturers product data sheet to be sure the performance required can be achieved by that type of paint.
Many factors can cause steel to flash rust. A new piece of steel that has been blast cleaned to white metal may take a week or more, steel that has been fire damaged maybe flash rusting in a couple of hours.
Blast media properly sized will clean metal surfaces and provide a blast profile but will not pitt the metal.

No we are not open on weekends. Business hours are 7:30am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday.