{"id":4029,"date":"2026-08-07T01:23:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T01:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forged-coatings.com\/?page_id=4029"},"modified":"2026-08-07T21:33:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T21:33:07","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forged-coatings.com\/?page_id=4029","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4029\" class=\"elementor elementor-4029\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25681666 e-grid e-con-full hostinger-product-list e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"25681666\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a46bcea e-con-full animated-slow e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2a46bcea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1797ae8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1797ae8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fc-about\">\r\n  <p class=\"fc-about__eyebrow\">Advanced Chemistry. Proven Protection.<\/p>\r\n  <h2 class=\"fc-about__title\">About Forged Coatings<\/h2>\r\n  <p class=\"fc-about__lead\">Built on advanced surface technology.<br>Expanding with purpose into a broader protection platform.<\/p>\r\n  <p class=\"fc-about__body\">Forged Coatings is redefining what protection means. Born from decades of experience in advanced surface technology, our mission is to deliver coatings that do not just shine, but shield.<\/p>\r\n  <p class=\"fc-about__body\">From automotive paint, glass, and wheels to marine, RV, fleet, and industrial applications.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n.fc-about{font-family:inherit;background:transparent;max-width:720px}\r\n.fc-about *{font-family:inherit;color:white}\r\n.fc-about__eyebrow{margin:0 0 .75rem;font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.01em;text-transform:uppercase;font-style:none;font-weight:900;color:#de1102}\r\n.fc-about__title{margin:0 0 1.25rem;font-size:clamp(1.35rem,4vw,2.5rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.05}\r\n.fc-about__lead{margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-size:1.125rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.4}\r\n.fc-about__body{margin:0 0 1rem;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;opacity:.85}\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2300c2a e-con e-atomic-element 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class=\"forged-about-strip__eyebrow\">\r\n                OUR STORY\r\n            <\/span>\r\n\r\n            <h2>Who We Are<\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                Forged Coatings develops professional protection systems\r\n                built on advanced chemistry, disciplined application\r\n                standards, and long-term performance.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <!-- PILLARS -->\r\n        <div class=\"forged-about-strip__pillars\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- ADVANCED CHEMISTRY -->\r\n            <div class=\"forged-about-strip__pillar\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"forged-about-strip__icon\">\r\n                    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <circle cx=\"32\" cy=\"10\" r=\"5\"\/>\r\n                        <circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"30\" r=\"5\"\/>\r\n                        <circle cx=\"48\" cy=\"30\" r=\"5\"\/>\r\n                        <circle cx=\"32\" cy=\"50\" 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strength,\r\n                    durability, and clarity.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS -->\r\n            <div class=\"forged-about-strip__pillar\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"forged-about-strip__icon\">\r\n                    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <path d=\"M32 6L49 13V27C49 40 42 50 32 57C22 50 15 40 15 27V13L32 6Z\"\/>\r\n                        <path d=\"M32 15L41 19V27C41 35 37 41 32 45C27 41 23 35 23 27V19L32 15Z\"\/>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Professional<br>\r\n                    installation standards\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Proven processes and\r\n                    installer-only standards\r\n                    for consistent results.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n         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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b51f8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b51f8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Hassle-free Claims Experience<\/h3><p>At Forged Coatings, we believe protection should never feel complicated. That\u2019s why our warranties are backed by fully insured administration and a simplified claims process that puts your peace of mind first. If damage occurs, filing a claim is fast and stress-free through our partner, North American Auto Care (NAAC). Customers can easily submit a claim by phone or online, where it will be promptly reviewed and assigned to an authorized technician for repair. From scheduling a convenient service appointment with our certified installer network to providing a rental car allowance if repairs require downtime, every step is designed to ensure professional results and keep you moving without hassle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50bf77a e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-50bf77a-b2cfbf5 \" data-id=\"50bf77a\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"50bf77a\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"50bf77a\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff541c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ff541c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"forged-claims\">\r\n    <div class=\"forged-claims__inner\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"forged-claims__steps\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- STEP 1 -->\r\n            <div class=\"forged-step\">\r\n                <div class=\"forged-step__visual\">\r\n                    <div class=\"forged-step__icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\">\r\n                            <rect x=\"10\" y=\"13\" width=\"35\" height=\"27\" rx=\"2\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M22 48h12M28 40v8\"\/>\r\n                            <rect x=\"39\" y=\"24\" width=\"15\" height=\"27\" rx=\"2\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M45 46h3\"\/>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"forged-step__content\">\r\n                    <div class=\"forged-step__heading\">\r\n                        <h5 class=\"forged-step__number\">01<\/h5>\r\n                        <h3>FILE YOUR CLAIM<\/h3>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <span class=\"forged-step__rule\"><\/span>\r\n                    <p>File a claim online or by phone through NAAC.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n 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