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One more thing that is best done before powdercoating but no problem.
I remowed some paint around the area before welding and some melted becouse of the welding. I would guess that powdercoating can take the heat better. If you you touch it up and ten add the luggageblock ontop it should look good.
You can of course try a no-welding method but I like welding on steel. Tell us how you do it if you do it
. Wery important to measure right so you get it where it should be..
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