Want to get some opinions from those of you who have had things like frames powdercoated. Dan had his '40 Ford wheels powdercoated black and we like them and also like the toughness. He has considered having his frame powdercoated when it's done, and it is going to be gloss black as well.

But what is making us think we need to spray it instead is that he wants it really smooth and very shiny, like a car body would be. From the appearance of the wheels he had done, there is a slight texture to them. We figure by painting the frame we can skim coat the whole thing, sand it smooth, then after painting it buff it to a very shiny, smooth look.

So the question is, does powder coating hide imperfections on something as large as a frame, or is the best way still to do body work on it and then paint it?

Don