Powder coating vs wrapping

I know powder coating is great. But it is alsof expensive and permanent. So i think wrapping is a cool second best option. What do you Guys think
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PS before you answer. Wrapping your pinn is about 25 bucks

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#2 2 years ago

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chuckwurt

Not everyone has the skill to do it properly. I know of one person in the US I’d trust to wrap my game and it look good. And I wonder how easily it would wear with slap saves and rings. Powder coat is pretty resistant.

#3 2 years ago

cabrioletsch

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I did my SS years ago in crocodile. IT is undamaged still.

#4 2 years ago

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woody76

I can get an entire set of armor done for $40-$50 in powder. The wrap does look good, but for a few more bucks I pass it on to someone else to powder. Less work for me.

#5 2 years ago

RCC

RC_like_the_cola

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Sellersburg, IN

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Quoted from woody76:
I can get an entire set of armor done for $40-$50 in powder. The wrap does look good, but for a few more bucks I pass it on to someone else to powder. Less work for me.

That must be a bro price. Not sure if that is feasible for most mortals.

#6 2 years ago

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ForceFlow

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If you're skilled enough to be able to apply it without creases or folds, sure why not.

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#7 2 years ago

cabrioletsch

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Quoted from ForceFlow:
If you're skilled enough to be able to apply it without creases or folds, sure why not.
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Good material. A hairdryer and a boxcutter. A little dedication. And your allright.

#8 2 years ago

BAX

Bax1

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Westland, MI

10y 79,400 3,290 16

I like it. can probably get some crazy combo's going. just wonder how well the durability will be. where are you ordering the wrap from?

#9 2 years ago

cabrioletsch

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Quoted from Bax1:
I like it. can probably get some crazy combo's going. just wonder how well the durability will be. where are you ordering the wrap from?

Not as durable as powder coating. But my SS is done in crocodile wrap 4 years ago now.

#10 2 years ago

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Bax1

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Westland, MI

10y 79,400 3,290 16

for casual home use, it sounds like it might hold up.

#11 2 years ago

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chuckwurt

Quoted from woody76:
I can get an entire set of armor done for $40-$50 in powder. The wrap does look good, but for a few more bucks I pass it on to someone else to powder. Less work for me.

Please share the company. I’ll ship all my stuff to them.

#12 2 years ago

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woody76

Quoted from chuckwurt:
Please share the company. I’ll ship all my stuff to them.

shipping will kill you, but almost any powder coater in Middle TN will be around that price.

#13 2 years ago

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chuckwurt

Quoted from woody76:
shipping will kill you, but almost any powder coater in Middle TN will be around that price.

For all parts? Rails hinges coin door legs, etc? That’s nuts. Do their employees work for free?

#14 2 years ago

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woody76

Quoted from chuckwurt:
For all parts? Rails hinges coin door legs, etc? That’s nuts. Do their employees work for free?

4 legs, lock bar, hinges, and rails $40-$50

#15 2 years ago

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chuckwurt

Quoted from woody76:
4 legs, lock bar, bolts, and rails $40-$50

Crazy. Every shop here would be triple that.

#16 2 years ago

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woody76

Quoted from chuckwurt:
Crazy. Every shop here would be triple that.

nuts, for $150 you could do every metal part on a game including coin door easy

#17 2 years ago

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chuckwurt

Quoted from woody76:
nuts, for $150 you could do every metal part on a game including coin door easy

Yeah. That’s typical. Your area isn’t. Haha.

#18 2 years ago

cabrioletsch

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Tdk done to

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#19 2 years ago

cabrioletsch

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