# Anodising or powder coating: which information helps you choose?

Quelle: <https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/magazine/anodising-or-powder-coating>

> Appearance, base material and mating surfaces determine the requirements. This is how you prepare a clear surface finish enquiry.

Surface finishes

Appearance, base material and mating surfaces determine the requirements. This is how you prepare a clear surface finish enquiry.

**Anodised and painted aluminium sheets made to measure**

We cut ready-finished sheets to your size. You see the price instantly.

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MVG editorial team · Values from our production and the material standards  
Published on 11 September 2026 · 1 min read

## Describe the desired result

Should the metallic look remain visible, or is an opaque colour the priority? State your visual requirements and mark the visible surfaces. Photos or an approved sample help with the coordination.

## State the base material and its condition

State the exact alloy, any existing surface treatments and the processing so far. The result also depends on the base material; a colour on screen is not a binding surface finish approval.

## Mark mating surfaces and threads

Dimensionally critical surfaces, threads, electrical contact points and areas that should remain untreated belong in the drawing. The surface treatment is one step in the production sequence and must be coordinated with the other steps.

## Complete your enquiry

Send the component dimensions, quantity, material, application and desired colour together with a drawing. Feasibility, sample approval and delivery date are clarified for the specific order.

## At a glance

- Material and pre-treatment known
- Visible and mating surfaces marked
- Desired colour or reference sample stated
- Dimensions and quantity given

[Ask a surface finish question →](mailto:info@mvg-frankfurt.de?subject=Anfrage%20Oberflaechenbehandlung)

## Matching products

[Material **Aluminium anodised E6/EV1** AlMg1, anodised natural. *Configure cut-to-size →*](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/aluminium/almg1-eloxiert-ev1) · [Material **Aluminium painted RAL 9016** Painted traffic white. *Configure cut-to-size →*](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/aluminium/lackiert-ral9016) · [Material **Aluminium painted RAL 7016** Painted anthracite grey. *Configure cut-to-size →*](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/aluminium/lackiert-ral7016)

## Questions about your part?

Our sales team advises you on material, manufacturing and delivery time.

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