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red7240 Jan 24th, 04, 9:03 PM thinking about having my frame on my 70 powder coated.Is it good idea? what is the durability and longevity of it.I've talked to a guy who does this and he says they have a "restoration" finish powder coat.don't know how it looks,just wondering if anyone has delt with it thanks andrewb70 Jan 25th, 04, 12:40 AM Powder coating works great and is very chemical and chip resistant. I am not sure what a "restoration" powder coating is. Maybe he means that they use the correct semi gloss black. Andrew baddbob71 Jan 25th, 04, 12:40 AM I'm sure you'll be really happy with the powdercoat, durabilitywise it is great. Another benefit is the coating goes inside the boxed rails where paint is difficult to apply. supersport396_2000 Jan 25th, 04, 12:48 AM Originally posted by baddbob71: I'm sure you'll be really happy with the powdercoat, durabilitywise it is great. Another benefit is the coating goes inside the boxed rails where paint is difficult to apply. How can it get in the box any better than paint? isnt is a powder spray,then baked to liquify and seal it. baddbob71 Jan 25th, 04, 10:11 AM the static charge will pull the powder through any bolt holes etc. and make it cling to the inside of the rails etc. andrewb70 Jan 25th, 04, 11:42 AM IF the coater has experience with frames, he will stick the gun that dispenses the powder into the various hole and open channels of the frame. The electrostatic charge will pull the powder to the bare metal. Once in the oven, the powder will flow beautifully into every nook. Andrew Hobart Jan 25th, 04, 12:21 PM Had my A-arms and sway bar coated 8 years ago, after 20k miles still looks great. I'd love to have the frame done, too... someday... red7240 Jan 25th, 04, 1:47 PM Hey hobart did you go with flat black or semi or high gloss. would gloss black look right on a frame? I can get the frame done for about $500 to $600.good or bad price? Hobart Jan 25th, 04, 7:20 PM red, I don't honestly remember; though by the look of it I'm gonna guess semi-gloss. I'm sure someone else will chime in here soon... BillsCamino Jan 25th, 04, 7:30 PM I had my '67 Elky frame powdercoated "chassis black" which is a semi-gloss. Looked great and easy to keep clean! graemlins/thumbsup.gif Also had a '70 Chevelle frame coated blood red and installed it under an all black 2 door. Actually looked very :cool: . 70Z15 Jan 25th, 04, 9:33 PM I had mine done in a semi-gloss/satin and am happy with the outcome. Click on my pictures below. riskyvt Jan 26th, 04, 10:08 AM I HIGHLY recommend powdercoating your frame! The frame on my '71 Pro Touring Chevelle was done right around one year ago by a place in western Mass. They sandblasted & coated the frame for only $500. Pix on my site below. cbrracer Jan 31st, 04, 7:50 PM Does anyone know of a good powder coater in NJ? | ||