Quote Originally Posted by C9x
I'd go with paint -

And I may make some new suspension stuff out of stainless - easy pieces like tie rod, drag link etc. and polish them then there'll be no powder/paint worries....
I agree ... powder coating looks good ... until you set it next to a painted surface ...



On my current 32 3W project, I had the 57 Ford 9 inch rear powder coated along with the backing plates. I thought they turned out great. Then, I installed the rear end under the chassis ... and was disappointed

No where near as good looking as the frame rails ( painted ) ... the shine is just not there ... when compared to paint. It will be OK ... under the coupe when I get the entire car finished ... but I am glad I do not do the frame in powder coating.