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Re: Stupid question re: paint vs powder coating

To: "Robert B." <robbrauns@bb.eulink.net>
Subject: Re: Stupid question re: paint vs powder coating
From: Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 15:19:51 -0400
CC: quattro@audifans.com
Organization: HUMAN Speakers
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Reply-To: one@humanspeakers.com
Sender: owner-quattro@audifans.com

> 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?

not as long.  one of my lower stress bar clamps got painted the wrong
color so I spray painted it the right one, the spray paint is all pitted
and you can see the powder coat underneath.

the powder coated stoff that has ben under my car a year or so is
holding up pretty well.

-- 
Huw Powell

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