What Is Anti-fingerprint Coating?

Anti-fingerprint coating is a surface treatment technology for metal substrates that resists the adhesion of fingerprints, grease, dust, and sweat stains, making cleaning easier. As a transparent film, it preserves the original glossy or matte finish.

Suitable not only for stainless steel and color-coated steel, it is widely applied to various metal substrates including galvalume steel, galvanized steel, aluminum alloys, and zinc-magnesium alloys, achieving a balance between functionality and aesthetics.

What Is Anti-fingerprint Coating?

The anti-fingerprint treatment was designed to meet the requirements of home appliances. The coating is acrylic resin-modified coating. After the galvanized sheet is passivated, an organic coating (fingerprint-resistant coating) is applied to the passivation film by coil coating. Before coating, clean the base metal to remove oil, dust and other substances to enhance the adhesion of the coating to the substrate.

It is suitable for stainless steel, zinc-magnesium alloy, aluminum alloy, and galvanized steel. Especially on stainless steel products, it can reduce fingerprints, and it is easy to clean. In addition, it forms a protective coating on the metal surface through high-temperature curing, which is used for outdoor and indoor rust prevention, while avoiding atmospheric and acid-base corrosion.

Anti-Fingerprint Coating Application Process

Advantages of Fingerprint-resistant Coating

1. Easy Maintenance & Cleaning: Resists fingerprint, grease, and dust adhesion; easily wiped clean with a damp cloth.
2. Enhanced Surface Hardness: Achieves 3-4H hardness, withstanding minor daily scratches.
3. Long-lasting Aesthetics: The fingerprint-resistant coating is a colorless, transparent film that preserves the original metallic texture of the substrate material.

Uses of Anti-fingerprint Coated Metal

Anti-fingerprint metals have been widely adopted in the home appliance and electronics industries, as well as in public buildings, interior decoration, furniture, elevators, medical equipment, and other fields. Specific applications include:

• Refrigerator/oven panels, range hood housings, computer cases/server enclosures;
• Elevator cabins, public space wall panels and trim, stainless steel handrails, security doors;
• Medical instrument housings, laboratory countertops, medical carts, hospital bed rails, food processing machinery;
• Automotive center console panels, steering wheel trim, door handles, smart home control panels.

FAQ

Q1: How does anti-fingerprint coating differ from standard passivation or oiling treatments?

A: The fundamental difference lies in their functions. Passivation primarily prevents rust, while oiling provides short-term temporary protection—neither alters the material’s surface energy. Anti-fingerprint coating, however, is a functional organic film that combines rust prevention, fingerprint resistance, and scratch resistance.

Q2: Does the coating affect the metal’s conductivity or weldability?

A: Yes, it does. Since anti-fingerprint coatings are insulating or semi-insulating films, they impact the material’s conductivity and weldability. However, the degree of impact varies depending on the coating type and application scenario.

Q3: Is the anti-fingerprint effect permanent? How should it be maintained?

A: The anti-fingerprint effect is not permanent. Its lifespan depends on the usage environment and frequency. In typical indoor conditions, it can last 5-8 years, and with proper maintenance, the lifespan can be extended. Avoid using detergents containing strong acids or alkalis to prevent coating corrosion.

Q4: On which metal substrates is the anti-fingerprint coating suitable?

A: It is widely compatible with stainless steel, galvanized steel, aluzinc steel, aluminum alloys, color-coated steel, and zinc-magnesium alloy-coated steel. Applications on stainless steel, aluzinc steel, and galvanized steel are most prevalent.

Q5: Can the anti-fingerprint coating withstand metal processing techniques like bending and stamping?

A: Yes. The coating possesses excellent flexibility, withstanding 180° bending, stamping, and other processes without cracking or peeling, making it suitable for deep-processed metal products.

Conclusion

The anti-fingerprint coating is suitable for different metals, such as galvanized steel, stainless steel, etc. Fingerprint-resistant metal is beautiful, easy to clean, maintenance-free, anti-fingerprint, and anti-scratch. And it is also more durable than ordinary metal products. It can be used in elevators, security doors, car interiors, decoration, home appliances, aerospace equipment, medical equipment, lighting, furniture, etc.

Wanzhi Steel is a professional manufacturer of fingerprint-resistant coated steel coils with over 14 years of production experience. Our products have obtained multiple certifications including ISO 9001, CE, and SGS, representing high-quality industry standards. Beyond fingerprint-resistant coated metal coils, we also offer oil-resistant coated metal coils and antibacterial coated coils. For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us.