Are you noticing any durability issues? If you had to do it all over again would you shell out the extra cash for powder coating?

 

I would suggest this site for all powder coating issues. http://www.trgcoating.com/

 

I have painted and powdercoated and neither has led to any problems.

 

just make sure to completely strip any old paint, dirt, grease, etc off and you should be fine... done it many times with no problems

 

i painted mine, and it does chip if you accidently hit it with a tool, powdercoating would elimate the chance of that.

 

That's after i blasted it....Primed it with Krylon white primer.....Then Fire engine red Construction grade....
Then hand painted the letters.....

 

hey burly, thats a nice job you did on the vc

 

use high temp paint, works fine no problem. i usually freshen it up whenever the valve cover comes off for valve clearance adjustments or seals or what not. you know to get rid of the dirty shat on it.

 

I used metallic and gloss paints. Lasted for a few years...or until I sold it. Might not last a decade, but who cares.

 

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Thanks man...home depot actually suggested the Construction grade. And as of right now after 7months having completed the B16a swap...The motor has no scratches or chipping....alot of blow back from the ground rushing up on it...but other then that....she's sparkles after a run through the dishwasher....hehehehe.

 

I've never had any problems with painting as long as the surface was thoroughly cleaned.