What is the E-Coat Base for Draw-Tite Hitch on 2004 Lincoln Town Car

Question:

What is your e-coat base? Is it galvanized prior to powder coat, or something else? In addition to a laymens term/answer, a technical answer or coating specification would be appreciated.

asked by: Thomas G

Expert Reply:

The E-coat base on the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 41116-011 that fits your 2004 Lincoln Town Car is, in layman's terms, something that is designed to resist rust. Technically, an E-coat is an immersion of the hitch in a solution with a paint emulsion (like an adhesive). Electric current is applied and this is what ensures the coating to adhere to the hitch; the paint emulsion will work into the hitch. This happens before the powder coat, and the two combine for the best possible rust corrosion resistance.

expert reply by: Kyle S