Reccomend me a Powdercoater

Try giving these guys a call [size=3]Crazy Coatings[/size]. If I every get around to ordering my front bumper it's going to need powder coated after I do my mods to it.

from my experience, powdercoating in this area will eventually flake, rust and look like crap. Ive had parts blasted, plated and powdercoated and get about 2-3 years before they start showing rust. I'd recommend a good primer and paint, instead, as the finish will last longer, and you will be able to touch it up now and then as it begins to show signs of age....can't touch up powdercoating properly without stripping and reapplying.

just my .02. I dont remember the name, but i used a place in newark by BJ's they stood behind their product and offered to re-do the coating after the 2 years...instead i had them blast it off and i used primer and VHT roll bar paint,

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I dont remember the name, but i used a place in newark by BJ's they stood behind their product and offered to re-do the coating after the 2 years...instead i had them blast it off and i used primer and VHT roll bar paint,

Prestige powder coating in the DE industrial park. I've had them do a few things in the past and always been happy. Powdercoating definitely isn't the end-all-be-all that some claim but it is a fairly tough coating that looks good. I've had the best luck on small parts and wheels but shy away from it anymore for bumpers, rocker guards, for all the reasons that Dave mentioned.

Might also shoot a note to Ed Laurie (TheMistaken) as one of his friends was doing powdercoating down in the Dover area too.

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Might also shoot a note to Ed Laurie (TheMistaken) as one of his friends was doing powdercoating down in the Dover area too.

Not sure if it's still a good # or not.

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Call Cory of TC powder coating. 9788953686

If its Aluminum , have it anodized. Powder coats dont bond so well to Al. I have no idea the pricing, but it will outlast any powder coat. Plus there are some very cool colors.

This place in Wilmington looks really good...

http://www.industraplate.com/

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If its Aluminum , have it anodized. Powder coats dont bond so well to Al.

Properly prepped, PC does as well on aluminum as steel.

Anodizing while nice when new, really doesn't hold up well when exposed to environmental elements.

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Properly prepped, PC does as well on aluminum as steel.

Anodizing while nice when new, really doesn't hold up well when exposed to environmental elements.

I agree PC works, and properly done will hold up ok. I think the main problem with PC on AL is the expansion coefficient, it tends to break the bond between the AL and the PC causing chipping.

I would certainly pay them a visit and discuss the processes and see examples. They have several processes available, and you can get the Anodizing pretty thick (deep). They do heavy industrial anodizing.

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I agree PC works, and properly done will hold up ok. I think the main problem with PC on AL is the expansion coefficient, it tends to break the bond between the AL and the PC causing chipping.

I would certainly pay them a visit and discuss the processes and see examples. They have several processes available, and you can get the Anodizing pretty thick (deep). They do heavy industrial anodizing.

I would just use an aluminum prep and paint it.

As said above, future maintenance will be much easier.

bare aluminium get my vote

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Not sure if it's still a good # or not.

That # is still good and Cory does great work.

I've powder coated several bumpers, and won't ever do it again. I'll take my time, clean it and paint it. It's easier to touch up too.

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I've powder coated several bumpers, and won't ever do it again. I'll take my time, clean it and paint it. It's easier to touch up too.

Now that my brand new A to Z bumper is coming out of the powder coater today. Can you elaborate for why?

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Now that my brand new A to Z bumper is coming out of the powder coater today. Can you elaborate for why?

While powder coating is very hard and durable if you drag it over a rock it will scratch and then it has a tendancy to flake off. Edges and corners have a tendency to flake off easier too. Then it is a huge pain to touch up. Just hitting it with some paint looks like hell. I'd rather skip the powder coat for an offroad truck and just stick to paint too.

The only real advantages to powder coating are at the manufactoring end. Since its non toxic and non hazardous it saves tons in cost and trouble over paint. Other advantage is no cure time so it can go right into a box and out the door.

[4 letter word] Powder Coating. Its not durable, its not easily fixable and its not easily matchable. It also fades.

There is nothing good about PC for the consumer.

Anodizing is still better the PC imho.

End rant

-Brad

yeah, I'd rather paint because it's cheaper and, as mentioned above, it flakes off when you drag it over rocks and stuff so I'm just going to end up having to paint it anyways.

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Now that my brand new A to Z bumper is coming out of the powder coater today. Can you elaborate for why?

this area is very harsh on metal. salty winter roads, humid summers.... you will get 2-3 years out of it and you will notice rust starting in the little corners, rubbing points, ect. after 4 years you will be looking for someone to blast it off so you can prime/paint. after the rock rails, skid plates, and bumpers i have had, i buy them bare and prime and paint them with rustoleum....a quick wire brush and touch up once in a while, and you will look new for life.