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Powder-coating vs. electropainting?

I am restoring an antique Volkswagen, and have been told that the wheels need to be powder-coated. From what I've seen on TV, however, powder coating can chip? Is electropainting better? OR, can I clean and paint the wheels myself, then apply a clear-coat?

Don Jared
hobbyist - Conway, Arkansas
2007

Anything can chip, Don. Best would be electrocoating followed by powder coating. That's because electrocoating will miss nothing but powder coating is thicker and more robust.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2007

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