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An apparatus and process for allowing a powder paint system to utilize reclaimed oversprayed powder paint of various colors by collecting it in a common reclaim collector system. The reclaimed powder paint is then applied to a work piece as a base coat to attain a portion of the total film build req

An apparatus and process for allowing a powder paint system to utilize reclaimed oversprayed powder paint of various colors by collecting it in a common reclaim collector system. The reclaimed powder paint is then applied to a work piece as a base coat to attain a portion of the total film build required. The remainder of the film thickness is then applied in subsequent application of virgin powder paint.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A method of painting a series of articles comprising the steps of:(a) applying at least one layer of powder paint containing reclaimed powder paint to one of the articles and collecting the powder paint not deposited on the article in a reclaim system;(b) applying to the article an

[ We claim:] [1.] A method of painting a series of articles comprising the steps of:(a) applying at least one layer of powder paint containing reclaimed powder paint to one of the articles and collecting the powder paint not deposited on the article in a reclaim system;(b) applying to the article an outer layer of color specific powder paint, having a color different from that of the powder paint containing reclaimed powder paint, the outer layer being applied over the at least one layer of step (a) without first heating the powder paint containing reclaimed powder paint of the at least one layer, and collecting the color specific powder paint not deposited on the article in the reclaim system; and(c) the collected powder paint in the reclaim system thereby providing a source for application of reclaimed powder paint on subsequent articles without cleaning the reclaim system when changing to a different color specific powder paint.