While any scratch to bare metal is not desirable and does compromise the surface, our research has shown that when parts are processed through our proprietary 8 stage pre-treatment, the applied conversion coating greatly limits the creep of the scratch. In fact, our lab results have shown that an intentionally scratched part will, in some scenarios, rust completely through the steel before coating failure occurs. In addition, if powder coating does get chipped or scratched, there are liquids that can be applied to repair the damage.