Powder Coating

[88SJ]

Hi...I can't decide if the accessories on my SJ are powder coated or have a plastic coating on them. They are original Suzuki parts - light guards, bull bar etc - but some are white and some black

Anyone know what the coating is on these items?

thanks
Paul

[Tramp]

I don't think its powdercoated as powdercoating is quite thick, there is a local powdercoaters near me that I used to use a lot, there's nothing better than a part coming back like new and all wrapped up in clingfilm, the only problem with powdercoating is that it chips easily.

[ROBBIE]

Original parts like light guards were plastic coated i do believe

[88SJ]

Thanks.

I think the OE parts have a kinda plastic coating on them too. We have a lot of stuf powder coated for our VWs and it just doesnt look/feel the same as the Suzuki accessories

Need to find where I can get plastic coating done then...and how much it costs. I hope its similar to powder coating - which is fantastic value for money

Cheers
Paul

[Jordi]

Unless it's a proper resto proj. I wouldn't bother with plastic coating. If there is any chance of it getting chipped/damaged just paint it. Once the rust gets under it, it just peels off and the only way to remove the plastic coating is to burn it off. Doesn't sand/shot blast off very well.