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Powder Coating Aluminum

Ok so some of this post might seem silly but I really need some clarification. So I'm looking to get a new aluminum frame, I hate the color and want it repainted... Now my question is, am I going to compromise the strength of the aluminum by it going into the oven for the powder coat?

I also overheard someone speak on the matter of just painting it with a rattle can (a nice one like dupli color or the like) and it actually adding strength to the frame as its another layer aka wall thickness. I was wondering how true this was?

thank you very much for any info you can offer
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