Originally Posted by
CCrew
I have to agree. While there's a sense of accomplishment in the DIY approach, by the time you're done, you've spent enough time and effort at it that it *might* be equivalent to making minimum wage if you do a $ comparison, and more often than not the powdercoating will be a better and more durable job. I'd rather pay the $100 and be doing something else with my tiime. There are some sweet powders out there that you'll never duplicate without professional equipment and skill.
-R
Although I did just recommend my article I will second this. In general unless you use car-quality stuff shot through a compressor and get a $50 clear coat you'll get chips. It is a lot easier to just spend $150 for powdercoating and spend your time on greener pastures. Although there are a lot of shady, flaky powdercoaters out there, so caveat emptor.