powder coating coasts

[IdahoKidd]

I have the entire rear suspension out of my 72, as well as the front crossmember and suspension. I am thinking of getting it powder coated and hoping someone might share how expensive this might be.

Thanks!

(can't edit the spelling error in subject line.........ugh!)

Edited February 8, 2011 by IdahoKidd

[Nissanman]

I can't help you with the $$ but I can offer some advice.

I had all my Z suspension powder coated years ago but I took some precautions first.

Tape over all the surfaces that are of critical dimension e.g. the rear arm pivots so that they don't "grow" in dimension and cause issues when re-assembly time comes.

I also wired plates to the rear strut hubs to prevent the inner surface from getting sprayed.

Masking tape is effective in protecting any surfaces that you don't want coated.

It will prevent the powder from sticking and so what if it burns off in the oven :bulb:

Have a good look at the parts you want done and decide which areas, if increased in thickness or diameter, will be a problem come assembly time:classic:

[esmit208]

Powdercoating is generally about the same from shop to shop in your area. The thing that is important is that a thorough job is done for the cost. You probably won't find one shop that will do it for 1/3 or less than another shop in your area. I had my lower control arms powder coated and it was less than $200 which I thought was more than reasonable for a finish that will last virtually forever. But look around.