paint or powder coating frame??
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From: toronto ontario
paint or powder coating frame??
im starting a frame off on my 72 rag ,4spd ,ontario orange on tan,
and want opinions on if i should paint the frame base clear or powder coat.
im not out to make it a bloomington gold car,but as nice as i can afford without going overboard(at least thats what i tell the wife)
im keeping it the original colour,but the paint will be base/clear.
any input would be great.
thanks ,Adam
and want opinions on if i should paint the frame base clear or powder coat.
im not out to make it a bloomington gold car,but as nice as i can afford without going overboard(at least thats what i tell the wife)
im keeping it the original colour,but the paint will be base/clear.
any input would be great.
thanks ,Adam
Melting Slicks
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From: New York
Originally Posted by JohnZ
I'd powder-coat it - much more durable finish for a frame than just paint; the powder-coater can give you any gloss you want. 
Last weekend I was down at a friends shop. They are doing a frame- off restoration on a 69 Fire-bird. The owner decided to powder-coat the frame. It looked Great!
If your not going NCRS, or Bloomington, I'd powder-coat.
Race Director
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From: CT
I just did the frame for my '62 with powdercoating. It's more durable and easier to clean. I had it blasted first then semi-gloss black. Cost me $500. By the time you prep, prime, paint, etc, I think the powdercoating will be cheaper. Many areas of the country you could get it done for less than $500. I'm in a high price area/
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From: CT
Originally Posted by 1720
thanks boys 
,powder coating it is,
but if the powder coating rusts(does it bubble?) can it be spot repaired?
,powder coating it is,but if the powder coating rusts(does it bubble?) can it be spot repaired?
