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I did my '58 Plymouth
frame with powder coating.
I asked for two layers :
one with a silver (zinc saturated) paint and the outer finish black
one.
Very tough and and very
good looking (I choose a satin finish).
However, when it gets
into threads here and there (and it's bound to), it is very hard to
remove.
Inner threads need almost
to be re-threaded, because the layer is too thick.
Same problem with tapered
holes ...
However, I would
definitively recommend it if only for durability and good looks.
I was so glad, I did
almost everything linked to the frame in powder coating : front suspension arms,
drums, brake support plates, rear leaf springs ... you name it.
Vincent
Van Humbeeck
'58
Plymouth Belvedere 2-door hardtop
I am wondering if any of the readers have any experience with powder
coating of frames. What are the negatives of that process versus
imron? I painted my '33 Plymouth frame with two coats of Imron 20 years
ago and it still looks like new with no chips etc. But now it seems that
the process of powder coating, which I have investigated, promises to provide
more thorough coverage and equally strong or better adhesion.
Any comments will be appreciated.
Marv
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The negative is that it is not workable after it is
applied. While durable, it does fail - most typically at corners and
joints. One cannot "repair" any spot problems without a total sandblast
and do-over.
Paint, on the other hand, can be spot worked
easily.
Brent
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