RE: Stupid question re: paint vs powder coating

["Iain Atkinson (ETL)" <iain.atkinson@etl.ericsson.se>]

Rob,

Winter in Germany must start earlier than in the UK!!! Only kidding.

If I was going to do mine I would probably paint them with Hammerite, which comes up with hammered enamel finish. I have used it before on car parts and seems to last, also allegedly has some rust killing properties as well, don't know whether it works though. This paint may not be available in Germany but I guess you will have something similar, it's made by a UK company called Finnigan's whoa also make Waxoyl which is an anti rust spray to go into cavities and box sections. I too have '85 Coupe Q, mines Tornado Red.

HTH

Iain

		-----Original Message-----
		From:	Robert B. [mailto:robbrauns@bb.eulink.net]
		Sent:	13 July 1999 12:25
		To:	quattro@audifans.com
		Subject:	Stupid question re: paint vs powder coating

		Ok, winter is coming and my 85 Coupe Quattro (NOT an Ur-Q) is going under the
		knife...

		What is the list's concensus on painting vs. powder coating the suspension parts
		like strut housings and control arms? Paint is cheaper, but will it last?

		Just a question for the list.

		Kind Regards

		Rob in Germany