# Powdercoat vs Painting

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/powdercoat-vs-painting/250672
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive
**Created:** [March 3, 2010, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/powdercoat-vs-painting/250672 "2010-03-03T05:35:43Z")
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### Author: ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)
#### Post date: [March 3, 2010, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/powdercoat-vs-painting/250672/20 "2010-03-03T07:52:32Z")

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> [@120mph on a bike, into a semi. ?NSFW?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/120mph-on-a-bike-into-a-semi-nsfw/29725/31):
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> It will chip, but it’s alot more durable than paint.  
> It is kinda expensive though. Depending if your tires are already mounted should affect your decision too, that is if cost is your greatest concern. You need to take into account taking off/putting the tires on the rim if you go with powdercoat…
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> I’d go with powdertech, spend a little extra dough. Doing it the right way is worth it…

I have a friend that can take off my tires and re mount them for close to nothing.

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