Powder Coating v. Paint

[Big John]

OK.. I have the front suspension all apart and I was thinking seriously of having everything powder coated. After reading a little bit, I'm not quite as sold on the idea.

Keep on mind, I'm rebuilding my car to drive. Not many A-12 owners can say that most of the 100K miles on their cars were put on by themselves... My car will never be a trailer queen.

Anyone have real world experience with powder coating?

 

[69hemibeep]

John I would powder coat the k-frame just do to clean up of the crap that lands on it. I did all the black parts and I'm going to drive mine also

 

[Plymouthfan]

Not on car parts, but I've had lot of stuff powder coated and I like it a lot.

Keep in mind the MESS removing your oil filter CAN be. It'd be nice to know fluids like oil, gas and antifreeze that fall on it won't damage the finish. Everything else can be painted... my 2¢

 

[John69RR]

John, I powder coated all my suspension parts. All are black except the LCA and strut rods which are grey. Clean up is fairly easy. Years ago I had my leaf springs done in Spartan Bronze. It is actually a dark grey, almost cast like color. I've also had the pulleys and brackets done. No complaints from me. That stuff is tough.

 

[Hoosier Bird]

I'm a big fan of powder coating.

 

[Skidz]

I'm a big fan of powder coating.

I agree. A little well placed powder coating after my morning shower helps prevent chaffing.

 

[Hoosier Bird]

I'm a big fan of powder coating.

I agree. A little well placed powder coating after my morning shower helps prevent chaffing.

Yes, but it's the 400 degree oven bake for 45 minutes afterward that sucks.......LMAO

 

[6t9runner440]

I was watching a show this morning and eastwood offers a powder coating kit that seems fairly reasonably priced...Seems all you need is an oven which could probably be found on craigslist or ebay cheap...The results looked pretty good(of course it's tv)...but it might be worth looking into...

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?item ... pe=PRODUCT

There is a video on that link you can watch that will explain everything

 

[Hoosier Bird]

Had one. It worked fairly well but wasted a lot of powder. For small parts it did really well though.

 

[droptop]

My vote is for powder coating. I just picked up my K frame and rear end housing this afternoon at the powder coater. 75 bucks to do both parts. Dropped them off last Wednesday and he called and had them done on Friday. They look great, and will for many years to come. Powder coating is the way to go.