Does a Good Paint job tell the Whole Story?
Jacob Dazzeo
on
February 17, 2026
Look at this before and after picture of a 43,500 lb. gearbox we recently rebuilt for one of
the world’s largest mining companies. Sure, it looks good when it’s completed and ready
for shipment back to the customer…but we think looks alone can be deceiving.
When Pamco professionals undertake a project even like this time-critical one, it’s a bit
of a shame that all of the careful and methodical inspections, the precision machining of
new or repaired components and expert assembly and testing will likely never be seen by
anyone once the unit is closed up and completed. Most of the time our customers only see
the cosmetic stuff; i.e. the cleaned exterior, professional looking ID tags and a nice paint
job. To some customers the “like new” look confirms to them that PAMCO has done
another great job and that they got their money’s worth. But at PAMCO we know there’s
much more to a good job that what your eyes can see. Our professionals never forget that
real test for this or any gearbox, pump, cylinder or other equipment that we may rebuild
is how well it works once it is put back into service. We believe our customers shouldn’t
have to worry about whether our standards are high enough or that we’re paying attention
to the details.
We are not just another rebuild shop…we in the trust and reliability business and nobody
understands this better that us. Are we proud of a good paint job? Sure we are. But we
know that what our customers really need is the peace of mind and certainty that comes
with using PAMCO to solve all of their machining and mechanical needs.