Looking for local powder coater in DFW Area to do my engine comp panels.

[6t8dart]

I'm looking to powder coat about 8 engine side panels, including the firewall. I have not yet been able to find a reasonable local powder coaster to to the job. Everyone is either too busy, only does big jobs, or wants $700. Any suggestions?

[TouchStone]

I use xtreme powder coating in grand prairie. They have a $60 minimum.

http://xtremepowdercoating.com/

[6t8dart]

How are their prices?

[dallas_]

Try Quality Powder Coating on Forms Drive in Carrolton or Crosslink Powder Coating on Morrison Street in Dallas.
Both do great work at very reasonable prices.

[6t8dart]

I am going to get an estimate from Quality Powder Coating and extreme to start with, they are both relatively close to me. Any idea what this should cost? $200-$300?

[dallas_]

Or less.

[rickscobra]

Just as a reference, I had the entire lot of roadster panels powder coated here in Maine for a tad under $700. The cleaning and prep work of all those panels takes a fair amount of time. The spraying and baking of the powder goes quickly. Also takes a fair amount of labor hours to wrap all the completed panels in paper.

Rick in Maine

[RR20AC]

My powder guy showed me how debur everything to save some money. Probably the hardest part of the job. I had 72 parts and panels done for $900 and another 100 for a 2 1/2 inch heater box extension made from the extra drivers side panel.

[6t8dart]

I have actually done my own powder coating before, but I got rid of my oven a year ago. Now I have an Eastwood oven, it only fits a 16" max part. If coating costs more than $300, I may look into building another over. All It takes is some galvanized steel and rock wool, and the guts of an old oven.

[dallas_]

Yes, please do that. Then I can bring my parts over and do it at your place. :)