I have a box of parts, mostly bumper brackets, fan blade, relay arm, battery heat shield, etc. I am having them sandblasted so I can refinish them. The shop offered to powder-coat them simi-gloss black for me. First, will this be obvious during judging and receive any point deduction? Second, will the thick coating that seems to result from this type of finish be a problem in any way? It would be quite convenient to have it done, but I don't mind simply painting them myself if it would benefit my restoration.
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POWDERCOAT OR PAINT?
Rob,
Although it may be depend on the powercoat technique to some degree, in most cases powercoating is detectable and will receive a deduct. For example, I've seen a powder coated fan blade and a frame and in both cases, it was clear to the judges that something was amiss about the paint. The paint was too thick, too hard, and overfilled at inside corners. Upon questioning, the owner admitted that both items were powdercoated and a points deduct was made. I don't know what the judges would have done points-wise if the owner had claimed that the parts were not powercoated.
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Re: POWDERCOAT OR PAINT?
My Area exactly
I have been a strong powder coat promoter for years. I have found the differences between vendors / appliers to make all the difference in the end result. Powder can be applied in a manner that can be ALMOST undetectable except to the most discerning eye. Most colors can be replicated.
I have customers that are more often choosing preservation over restoration in rust prone areas and areas that are costly to access for constant restoration.
It my surprise you to know that many of the parts reproduction manufacturers are now PCing their parts, splash shields, engine brackets, Trailing arms and even brake calipers.
I UNDERSTAND the conflict between restorers and purists and their "Hot Rod" counter parts, O personally ride the middle ground, I just work here and will do what the customer requests but, the first question I ask is, "How do you intend to use this car"?
Best of Luck
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Re: POWDERCOAT OR PAINT?
Rob, I do my own powdercoating (I hate to tell you how little talent it takes to do the process). It is very easy to develop a technique that is almost undetectable and the parts are much better protected than if they were painted. I discussed this very issue with an NCRS judge (who shall remain nameless). His guidance was that a coat of paint over well applied powdercoating would be virtually impossible to detect and would appear original - just my 2 cents worth. SteveComment
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Re: POWDERCOAT OR PAINT?
Rob,
I like the idea that Steve quoted to apply a top coat of regular paint to an powdercoated part. Then essential aspect in terms of possible points deduct will be getting someone to do the powdercoating thin enough so that inside corners don't get too filled in and ridges and other details on the part don't get covered too thick with the powdercoat. If you go this route, could you please post a follow-up to tell us how it worked out?
Thanks,
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Unbelievable!!!!
Sacreligous!!!!! A judge admitting there was some other way to fool with the process!!! This guy should be shot for this...All the "Bloomington judges" would agree...............Comment
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