Re: 1940 Packard convertible top

Posted by Tim Cole On 2019/12/24 6:33:22

Powder coating is intended as a cheap low cost alternative to paint and associated VOC emissions. It's primary advantage is uniformity at low cost.

I have a powder coated tool box that is faded while it's painted counterpart still looks great.

As such, I tried it once on a fuel pump because I wanted a relatively sturdy black finish. The casting was not damaged at all, but that is the last time I ever gave it consideration. Base coat clear coat is superior.

So I doubt whomever did the damage to those parts knew what they were doing or talking about.

I used powder coating on steel wheels that needed a cheap finish, but the color match was rotten. It's not bad when tubeless tires are being used and the rims aren't too rusted around the bead seating area.