Would you powdercoat your radiator support? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pritch · 10-01-2011, 11:26 PM

I have been sandblasting my rad support and I got to thinking that it's a part that gets lots of abuse. I can get stuff PC'ed for pretty cheap because my brother-in-law does a bunch at his shop (not generally car parts, though).

I have discovered Rustoleum Satin Black is a dead-on match for my bil's satin black powder, so it's not a problem decideing what to paint and what to coat.

**70cst** · 10-02-2011, 12:09 AM

That comes down to personal preferance. TX Firefighter who is on these forums power coats parts that are reasonable in cost and the quality is 1st class.

70-Shorty · 10-02-2011, 12:27 AM

why wouldn't you? with the quality of most spray bomb paints these days, a good powder coat job will likely last many more years than paint. I'm not comparing QUALITY modern catalyzed urethanes to spray bombs. Just saying powdercoat is a pretty good option for durable coatings on our old trucks....
Tim

VA72C10 · 10-02-2011, 01:12 AM

If you can get it done cheap I'd say go for it. I never spend the money for it, but if I had a cheap source not much more or same as paint I'd do it...seems people hear powdercoat and assume the rest of the truck is show quality so it won't hurt with the value either

jondancer · 10-02-2011, 08:58 AM

My local powder coater is used to doing huge farm equipment, so barley charges my for my small parts . He just sprays them black when he does the big stuff, but I have to take the parts to him already sandblasted.
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71sierragrande · 10-02-2011, 11:41 AM

Sure would, and it will be a nice look under the hood. Do it, and show us the pics. Im surprised no one has posted pics of theirs yet.

10-01-2011, 11:26 PM	#1
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Would you powdercoat your radiator support? I have been sandblasting my rad support and I got to thinking that it's a part that gets lots of abuse. I can get stuff PC'ed for pretty cheap because my brother-in-law does a bunch at his shop (not generally car parts, though). I have discovered Rustoleum Satin Black is a dead-on match for my bil's satin black powder, so it's not a problem decideing what to paint and what to coat. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

10-02-2011, 12:09 AM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Would you powdercoat your radiator support? That comes down to personal preferance. TX Firefighter who is on these forums power coats parts that are reasonable in cost and the quality is 1st class. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-02-2011, 12:27 AM	#3
70-Shorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario CA Posts: 317	Re: Would you powdercoat your radiator support? why wouldn't you? with the quality of most spray bomb paints these days, a good powder coat job will likely last many more years than paint. I'm not comparing QUALITY modern catalyzed urethanes to spray bombs. Just saying powdercoat is a pretty good option for durable coatings on our old trucks.... Tim __________________ Ontario CA•70 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside C-10 71 Chevy Longbed Fleetside C-20 (sold ) 63 Chevy II Nova SS 02 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson supercharged 5.4 2000 Harley Roadking Hot Bike Baggers Mag Shoot http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/i...oot/?start=all some truck lettering & flame jobs http://www.flickr.com/photos/4950319...7602894916215/

10-02-2011, 01:12 AM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Would you powdercoat your radiator support? If you can get it done cheap I'd say go for it. I never spend the money for it, but if I had a cheap source not much more or same as paint I'd do it...seems people hear powdercoat and assume the rest of the truck is show quality so it won't hurt with the value either __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-02-2011, 08:58 AM	#5
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,194	Re: Would you powdercoat your radiator support? My local powder coater is used to doing huge farm equipment, so barley charges my for my small parts . He just sprays them black when he does the big stuff, but I have to take the parts to him already sandblasted. Posted via Mobile Device

10-02-2011, 11:41 AM	#6
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Would you powdercoat your radiator support? Sure would, and it will be a nice look under the hood. Do it, and show us the pics. Im surprised no one has posted pics of theirs yet. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

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