What advantages does the Powder Coat have over normal automotive paint?

 

Kodiak,

Powder coating is a granlated plastic that is very, very fine. It is applied with a special gun that charges it and the frame is grounded. This causes the powder to stick to the part. It is than placed into a electric oven and baked until all the powder melts and due to surface tension provides a nice chemicial and tough coating. Make sure all clearance holes and threads are protected unless you want to spend hours getting that stuff off.

Auto paint would not be a long term fix, it scratches off easily, but is easy to repair.

Do a search on the web for POR-15 it is a two part epoxy paint that is incedable strong adn can be applied using brush, sprayer, dipping.

Hope that helps.

Smitty

 

Basically its tougher, more chemical resistant, lasts longer, and looks awsome.

 

I agree with sheeman, you cant beat the powdercoat off if you tried. The guy that did mine told me id never get it off. I used auto paint on my hubs and Ive already had to redo them twice in almost a year. I do alot of dune riding though. The next time I paint the hubs, it will be powdercoated. Take a look at my warrior and all the yellow was powdercoated except the hubs.