Powder coating (Eastwood set up) vs paint

[mm289]

Hi,

I have been debating for a while whether to get one of the electrostatic Eastwood powder coating units for finishing off suspension parts, small panels/brackets etc, partly for the van but also for other resto projects I have on the go.

Just wondered if anyone had used the unit and how the powder coating compares for longevity against the two prime alternatives (Rustoleum or Chassis Black)?

Seems like ther are 3 options ( bound to be more but i like to keep things simple )
1. Clean and powder coat
2. Clean and rustoleum
3. Clean, dinitrol then chassis black.

If i could set up a voting post I would but as I can't see this option on the forum i thought I would post this and see what peoples replies come in at.

So, must be more experts on rust treatment on here than most forums so let rip

Cheers,

[CycloneMike]

Another option you can use is to prime withg some type of corrosion inhibiting paint and then powder coat.
If you are looking at the Eastwood its worth looking at this also.
http://www.electrostaticmagic.co.uk/

[eatcustard]

2 or 3

Powder coating will just cover the rust



* fixed spelling

[bigherb]

Never been a fan of power coating always found it cracked over sharp edges and then rust spreads under the coating. Much prefer chassis black a though polyurethane paint with rust inhibiter's.

[CovKid]

What about the oldest method? Old engine oil. Difficult to see how parts would rust with a coat of that.