I think powder coating is the most durable, but it may cost more than paint. I also think it's less forgiving than paint if it gets breached, as moisture will tend to travel further underneath it, lifting the plastic as it goes. Any nuts or areas of tight clearance should to be masked before coating as they will be fouled with the thick coating. I've heard it is also a bear to remove from places it shouldn't be. It seems to be more commonly used on suspension components.
Good epoxy primer and paint would be all a fair weather car would ever need imop, and if applied right, should also lay flatter, thinner and look more original than powdercoat.
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
No idea which coating is actually better but I went with powder coating. I've been led to believe that the powder coating is more durable than paint. Time will tell...
Here are some before and after pictures. Had the frame and front end parts sandblasted and powder coated. Very happy with the results
I've talked to a few guys here who have used this place and been real happy. Frame plus about 10-12 brackets, control arms, whatever, about $400-$450 depending on a few things such as item size and amount of work to blast.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I paid $350 just to get a frame blasted down here. I spent another $350 in materials to paint it myself. So the whole thing in powder including brackets for $450 would be an incredible deal.
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
