Powder Coating Costs

[Brubaker]

I am looking to have my strut tubes, control arms, backing plates, t/c rods, idler arms, calipers, drums etc, powder coated. To do all 4 corners is this a $200 job or $1,000 job? Any input from those who have had it done is appreciated. I am looking at a metallic silver for the strut tubes, control arms, calipers, drums and rods and gloss black for all other parts. I also want whoever does this to strip the 34 year old parts of all rust down to clean metal.

[robftw]

My local powder coater does valve covers for 65, headers for 155-195 and intake manifolds for 125 to 175..

I know this isn't the parts you mentioned, but take into account the surface area needed to be done.

Hopefully this helps

[IdahoKidd]

I had every single piece of the undercarriage of my car poweder coated, with the exception of the rear diff assembly, coil springs and calipers, for $300. Pretty sure I got a great deal. Wouldn't even consider painting it for that amount. VERY pleased.

[robftw]

I had every single piece of the undercarriage of my car poweder coated, with the exception of the rear diff assembly, coil springs and calipers, for $300. Pretty sure I got a great deal. Wouldn't even consider painting it for that amount. VERY pleased.

I pretty jealous of how cheap that was for you.. how long ago was this?

[IdahoKidd]

It was done about 6 weeks? ago. Very recently. There is a pic posted here when I had it done. It was all blasted to bare metal. I was so happy I took my wheels from my daughters car (very badly oxidized aluminum) and had them done. I picked a color a bit too dark but they came back looking better than new ones ever did for $35 each.

Here's the link to the original post

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?42621-Powder-coating&highlight=powder+coating

Edited October 2, 2011 by IdahoKidd
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[ktm]

That is Idaho pricing. Here in So Cal wheels run $65+ each to powder coat.

I had all of my turbo engine parts powder coated (pan, manifold, valve cover, alternator fan, pulley, bracket, etc.) and it cost me around $300 to $350 (this was 4 years ago). I highly recommend powder coating if your budget allows. It is much more durable than paint.

I would imagine that you'd be looking at around $500 to powdercoat the parts you are describing.

[Brubaker]

I found a guy to do the strut tube, t/c rod and control arm in silver, backing plate, hub, and strut/spring cap done in black. All parts had to be cleaned up of a fair amount of rust and had the guy sand blast the caliper and a couple other items. For one corner the guy wanted $130. He started out at $260. Sounds high but to do all 4 corners is sounding like $500. I was hoping for around $300. Maybe I need to get a cheap oven and the Eastwood kit.

[Brubaker]

Went with the $130 powder coat and finally got the parts and back together. Looks like new. :classic: Now on to the rears. I guess I need to take the little yellow tag off on the SS line.

[Montezuma]

Went with the $130 powder coat and finally got the parts and back together. Looks like new. :classic: Now on to the rears. I guess I need to take the little yellow tag off on the SS line.

Looks good interesting color choice. My wife complains about all the powder coating I get done, she said I would powder coat her if she stood still long enough. I plan to get all the same parts done for my car, I hope I pay less than 500 large.

[Brubaker]

I have a silver Z and rather than go with the standard black, I wanted to bring some color to the suspension. The silver in the strut, control arm and tension bar matches the car. I debated the red caliper for a while and just went with it. I am in quandry with the rear aluminum drums as I am thinking of cleaning them up and just hitting them with clear high temp. I added tokico illuminas and eibach progressives. When you take these crusty rusted parts out and they come back silky smooth - not bad. It does take some $$$.

[Zguy91]

If you have the means just find yourself a good electric oven and an eastwood powdercoat kit. It is very easy.

[Willoughby Z]

...I hope I pay less than 500 large.

That would be $500,000 !