powder coat ..or ..paint???

[1969L78Nova]

Bill,

DOH !

Martin

[RamAirDave]

Myself, Ive never been impressed with PC. Actually, I really dislike it. Its thick (looks thick, also), and is not as durable as many think.

Good product paint, that is correctly prepped/applied, will be plenty durable and will hold up to chemicals without any issues.

[Mr70]

I agree.
PC looks like cake frosting to me.

[69 Code51 Z]

When I did my 69Z I PC everything I could. I've shown the car a few times and never question regarding PC/paint. You can work with the PC shop to get the right color and % of gloss. I will say I did lose the #'s on the rear end though. There are a few issues with fit that you have to watch because PC is thicker, I PC the rear drums and had a heck of a time getting them off. As far as fixing pitting on parts that are PC'd - the shop I work with will not PC over any type of filler. You can PC the part and sand it smooth and re PC ( you are paying to re PC ) or fill with weld. Carl

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

If you are seriously resto'ing a supercar, don't PC it - it looks like shelac, and can be spotted a mile away.

[Dusk Blue Z]

Devcon makes a metallic 2 part epoxy that will take the heat during the bake cycle and still attract powder during the coat process. You can use this to fill any low spots or pitting. I think the operator has much to do with the way the parts look when done, thicker is not always better. I had some pieces done that you can still easily see the part numbers.

[MosportGreen66]

Powder coating is a great tool for race cars or show cars but I would not use it on the number matching/original restoration. It does not look as natural as paint does and I would imagine that point deductions would be made since it is not a typical factory product. The reason why I posted a picture of my friend's rear (no jokes guys ) was to try to convey that its not a natural-paint like finish. I would have a difficult time powder coating any part on an original car. Here is another picture.

-Dan

[John]

...Thanks guys....that's what I wanted to here ...the pro's and con's of each.....
...I will Paint the rear..."That's how it was done at the factory!"
....If it was a "streetrod"...that would be different.

[k92]

Also, remember that the factory did not paint them all that well a lot of times as the paint was usually thin in many areas. However, I could never bring myself to duplicate that and will take the grief for a nicely covered rear end.