Powder Coating question
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Drifting
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From: Brown Summit North Carolina
Powder Coating question
I have removed the upper & lower A arms from my car to install bushings.
I had planned to have them powder coated after they are stripped since simple paint is so prone to chipping or easy to scratch.
But last week at the last car show of the year for me , A man told me powder coating was a waste of money. He said he had powder coated parts in the past and it flaked of and was not any better than paint in his opinion.
So now , I do not know what to do. The A Arms are way too hard to remove to screw up on a good durable finish.
Any feed back from experience will be a big help
David
I had planned to have them powder coated after they are stripped since simple paint is so prone to chipping or easy to scratch.
But last week at the last car show of the year for me , A man told me powder coating was a waste of money. He said he had powder coated parts in the past and it flaked of and was not any better than paint in his opinion.
So now , I do not know what to do. The A Arms are way too hard to remove to screw up on a good durable finish.
Any feed back from experience will be a big help
David
Last edited by dmayhew; Nov 9, 2008 at 07:15 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
i painted everything with a rust inhibitor then rustoleum..... i also had some parts powder coated but the douche' that did them couldnt lay an even spray...
it's all in the prep work.... sandblast/clean
b
it's all in the prep work.... sandblast/clean
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Racer
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From: Millbrook Al.
Powder coat is hands down superior to nearly any other type of paint.
application is the key to a good job, especially on used parts. watch who does the work, ask around for a good local shop.
Rattle cans cause brain damage!
application is the key to a good job, especially on used parts. watch who does the work, ask around for a good local shop.
Rattle cans cause brain damage!
Melting Slicks
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From: Aussie expat in Saudi Arabia
Go with the powder coating. If you find someone reputable to do it, you'll have nor problems at all...
Melting Slicks
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with everything both Stinger 12 and Saudivette said. I have been doing my own powder coating for the past 2 years and never a chip or crack in the many things I have done. If you take your time and prep your parts right - you'll hit a home run every time. Each point is critical - the prep, the temperature, cook time AND the curing. All are equally important in doing a good job.
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Rebuild the front end on my 71 and at the time we were doing a job at a powder coating plant and got all my A-Arms, radiator surround cross member and other items powder coated for free. They did a great job and still looks great today after 4 years.
Only draw back is car was judged at a showm and points were taken off for powder coated items that should be painted.
Only draw back is car was judged at a showm and points were taken off for powder coated items that should be painted.
Safety Car
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Powder coating is far more durable than any paint. We have done it for 10 years
I have removed the upper & lower A arms from my car to install bushings.
I had planned to have them powder coated after they are stripped since simple paint is so prone to chipping or easy to scratch.
But last week at the last car show of the year for me , A man told me powder coating was a waste of money. He said he had powder coated parts in the past and it flaked of and was not any better than paint in his opinion.
So now , I do not know what to do. The A Arms are way too hard to remove to screw up on a good durable finish.
Any feed back from experience will be a big help
David
I had planned to have them powder coated after they are stripped since simple paint is so prone to chipping or easy to scratch.
But last week at the last car show of the year for me , A man told me powder coating was a waste of money. He said he had powder coated parts in the past and it flaked of and was not any better than paint in his opinion.
So now , I do not know what to do. The A Arms are way too hard to remove to screw up on a good durable finish.
Any feed back from experience will be a big help
David
Last edited by VBP; Nov 11, 2008 at 03:22 PM.