Powder is FAR Superior to Paint. About the only drawback I see is the lack of the ability to do "Body Work"...for example, if you've got pitted steel, it will be pitted when done. Thats the only reason I'm not gonna powder the rims on my little genius when I get to it.
A couple things here when I read these posts. I gotta ask WHO is doing your powder that you have all these problems? I use a shop that SPECIALIZES in powdercoating, thats all they do. I've had 4 sets of rims done for various restorations/repairs, 2 blades (snow blades), and a whole host of other small odds & ends. NEVER has any of the above been true..even on my blades. Powder is FAR more durable.
Key here is the same as liquid paint....Surface prep & "Facility". If your comparing an Eastwood powder setup to a professional setup, they're 2 different things. Even "Factory" powder isnt all equal..I know of a local mfg that Powder Coats themselves but they dont bother sandblasting the new steel...just an acid dip to remove oils...I bet most MFG's are like that, I can say the powder on my Woods Box Blade is nowhere as nice or durable as what I can get locally. It comes off in sheets on my BB...tough as nails on my rims & blades.
Ultimately, If I were in your shoes, It wouldnt even be a tough decision, Looking at the list of customers on the link you supplied, I'd say your good to go. Powder all the way. ESPECIALLY on Rims.
This post was edited by Spudland_Dave at 04:45:22 08/15/11.
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