So will paint. I still see 1960 cars with factory body paint that looks great. Paint sticks to metal. Powdercoat sticks to metal. Both accomplish the same things.
Exactly. How many old ass beat ass cars you see rolling around with oem wheels that look MINT? they are out there all day, everywhere.
Paint > Powdercoat:
More colors and effects avail.
More places that can do it
dont have to dismount the tires
Easier to make repairs after they are painted
Powdercoat > paint:
Physically harder finished surface
Thicker material, will hide casting dimpels, scratches, where paint you need to prime with high build and may need to sand prior to base coat
Less work to finish the work, less steps involved and actuall work time
there are many Paint is better becasue of this but you need to do this and powdercoat doesnt need these steps so it equals out BS…
they are both %50-%50. each has slight KEY advantages over the other… so take a good hard look at what your after and that will make the decission.