If you don't mind my asking, how much does it cost to get a tube chassis powder coated?
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
Neil,
We were prepared to spend up to about $2500 to get the chassis completely blasted & powdercoated.
Lucky for us the deal offered to us by David of Texas Custom Coaters was way less than that because our job piqued his interest; he said it was a fun diversion from his customary industrial stuff.
Even though we got a great deal, he didn't skimp on the work. We told him we were concerned about an orange peel surface on the steel sheeting over the cabin because it will be part of the car's "skin". He said don't worry...
After using a fine grit blasting sand he baked the car in the oven to drive off all water, then (presumably) let it cool a bit and sprayed the paint, then baked it to set the paint. I think he said 450 degrees for an hour or so. The finish came out beautifully.
My only experience with price & quality of powder coating has been misc motorcycle parts, but it sure looks great to me.
Karl