What makes or breaks a successful immersion application? In this episode of Seen & Solved, host Tim Pennington sits down with Connor Callais, Product Manager at Hubbard-Hall, to walk through the keys to achieving consistent, high-quality conversion coatings.

In Part 1 of this conversation, Connor shares insights on:

• Common mistakes in immersion processes and how to avoid them

• Why racking and surface prep are critical to results

• The role of cleaning, rinsing, and acid steps in performance

• How post-treatment decisions impact corrosion protection and finish quality

Whether you’re working with zinc or manganese phosphate, black oxide, or decorative coatings, this conversation highlights practical ways to improve line efficiency and part performance.

Listen in, and learn how attention to the details—surface prep, chemistry, and process control—can make all the difference.