paint or powder coat

[Robert P.]

Hi, recently joined the site and have a question about painting brackets ,pullies etc. is powder coating allowed instead of paint
thank you in advance Bob

[Richard G.]

Re: paint or powder coat

I restored a Chevelle in the 90's and still own it.
The engine compartment needs to be completely redone.
It was driven some but likely looks like any GM car would after just a few years.
Powder coating has none of the same issues. Years later you can wipe it down and it will looks like new.
I highly recommend it whenever possible.
I plan on powder coating everything I can next time around.
However, it doesn't have to qualify for NCRS.
Someone else will have to comment on the judging of such items.
I am especially interested in deductions for powder coating the frame.
Rick

[Russ S.]

Re: paint or powder coat

If the powder coat is done right meaning not too thick and the correct gloss it shouldn't receive deductions. I have powder coated frame and components including the complete engine and never gotten deductions or comments.

[Patrick H.]

Re: paint or powder coat

The trick is finding a powder coater who understands the look you are after, and is willing to work with you.

[Robert P.]

Re: paint or powder coat

thank you to all that have replied , guess I need to find a powder that is close to dp90 for the bumper brackets

[George W.]

Re: paint or powder coat

Robert,
No. It didn't come with powder coat. You will lose CDCIF points.
Dr. George

[Wally A.]

Re: paint or powder coat

It was not built with reproduction parts either, so what is wrong with powder coating? maybe George should take a little closer look
at his cars.

[Patrick H.]

Re: paint or powder coat

Robert,
No. It didn't come with powder coat. You will lose CDCIF points.
Dr. George

It only has to look like the original finish.
If you can get a powder coater to make the finish look like the original finish, mission accomplished.

If you can get your grandkid to make it look like the original finish using Crayola crayons, mission accomplished.

[Larry E.]

Re: paint or powder coat

It only has to look like the original finish.
If you can get a powder coater to make the finish look like the original finish, mission accomplished.

If you can get your grandkid to make it look like the original finish using Crayola crayons, mission accomplished.

It will not only be "mission accomplished" but you will have superior longevity compared to paint. JMHO-Larry

[Ray G.]

Re: paint or powder coat

Hello;
During the powder coating process the part is heated 15 to 20 minutes at a temperatureflexible.

Don't ask me how I know this.

Ray

[Russ S.]

Re: paint or powder coat

I don't know why they think they need to heat it so hot. When I powder coat at home I only heat to around 160 and that works well.

Hello;
During the powder coating process the part is heated 15 to 20 minutes at a temperatureflexible.

Don't ask me how I know this.

Ray