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$800 to blast a frame is ridiculous, you should shop that better. Shoot, you can buy or even rent a rig and do it yourself for half of that easy. It is only like a half hour to an hour job.

You can get powder coating in any color you want, any sheen, etc. The place I go has a wall of chips for color, a book of more colors, and can custom mix anything, even effects. I'm not concerned with being exactly like the OE color/sheen in my build, but I did pick something that is very close, one would never be able to tell unless they are holding a sample right up against it.

I just think this is being over-thought, pick a way and just do it. Like I said, whatever it is that you choose is going to be better than not doing it at all. Just like any piece of metal, use common sense, prep/paint/coat, and it will last better than the OE stuff did.

I intentionally have areas of overspray, so when I touch it up, it won't matter, the point is to prevent rust. If you plan on driving the car, face it, you WILL have to eventually touch it up. That's why I chose and used colors/paint that is readily available, in a rattle can, and even if it doesn't look 100% like it did when I did it the first time, you will never be able to tell.

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