I've never had a bike frame powder coated. One of the other posters indicated $75.00 for the job which sounds too good to be true. I'm thinking that by the time I add up stripper, primer, sand paper and paint I'll be at least half way to that $75.00 mark maybe closer. While I consider doing it myself to be a plus, I'll also have to admit that powder coating is definitely going to look more professional. I think that maybe next time around I'll have to try powder coating.