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Old May 10, 2020 | 07:42 PM
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I have my 77 Coupe stripped down to the frame. I'm thinking that I should powder coat the frame.

I'm looking for recommendations on whether I should use a satin black or gloss black.

I'm sure I'll have a lot more questions going forward as I start to rebuild the rolling chassis. I'm hoping to have a rolling chassis by the end of the summer.

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Andy

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Old May 10, 2020 | 08:01 PM
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I think it’s your choice..but i personnaly would go 60° gloss black epoxy powder coating.
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Satin. Something is going to get messed up over the years and it is easier to match with spray paint. It also creates a nice staging to things you might want to polish up under there or in the engine compartment.
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Seems you should start a poll on opinions of gloss or satin. Kudos to you for stripping down to the frame and then to get powder coated. T
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