Powder coating...

[O.D.]

I was looking to get my new rear bumper/tire carrier powder coated flat black and got a quote of $300+ tx...

I didn't think it would be that much..?

Looks like i am going to have to continue on with my rattle can approach issed:issed:

 

[Root Moose]

Use the $300 to buy a HVLP gun and associated bits at PA. Then shoot it yourself in decent quality paint and pocket the extra $100.

JAT

 

[blair_b]

Had a powder coated bumper and rock rails on my old xj. I hated it, any scratches can't be repaired, well you can- but it doesn't look right and won't last. Bubbled and flaked too. Could have been a lousy job? Basically for anything that might come into contact with another surface I would stay away from powder coating. Personally a king can of flat black tremclad (professional series of course) and go to town. Cheap and easy to touch up after you kiss those rocks.

 

[2Greys]

I had the option when buying my rocker guards to have them powder coated. Decided not to since if I got a scratch, it would look like ass trying to fix it. With rattle can (although I did it in POR15 which is pretty much the same) I can easily fix it cheap.

 

[Root Moose]

Powder coat doesn't last in our climate/humidity in my experience. Just paint the parts.

 

[Farm Boy]

Use the $300 to buy a HVLP gun and associated bits at PA. Then shoot it yourself in decent quality paint and pocket the extra $100.

JAT

Wait until it goes on sale, I got mine for either $100 or $150. Haven't used it yet so can't comment on how it works.

For a bumper, I'd likely just use a rattle can, nothing to clean up after

 

[justified]

Canadian tire - Paintable rockgaurd...use it for everything....looks great...works great and touches up with no issues...

$.02

 

[O.D.]

Yeah.... I ended up doing what i normally do.

- Etch
- POR15
- Spray with Tremclad.

Cost....... $0, due to leftovers