How much aluminum

[Packer fan]

Does anyone know about how much aluminum is included in the mk4 ?

I found a place that would anodize it for about a nickle a square inch or about $7. a foot. It sounds prety reasonable.

Thanks,
Jim

[DaveS53]

Keep in mind that decorative anodize is not a durable surface - it's easily scratched. You sure wouldn't want to do it to parts that aren't seen.

I can't imagine that the panels don't have scratches on them to start with and anodize will not fix that.

[Driver_WT]

I had all my aluminum panels powder coated both sides - total cost was around $400.

[Packer fan]

It should be more durable than powder coating.

At least that is what I thought.

[mikeinatlanta]

More important than durability is that it is not repairable. Also, any sanding you do on the aluminum will really show when anodized.

[Straversi]

Get a sample piece done and see how it works. Do it your way.
-Steve

[AC Bill]

If you mean all the aluminum panels, it would probably amount to around 50 sq ft.

[Packer fan]

If you mean all the aluminum panels, it would probably amount to around 50 sq ft.

Thanks,
That is what I was wondering.

[Dave Howard]

I had all my aluminum panels powder coated both sides - total cost was around $400.

WHAT???... I need the address of this powder coat guy. Shipping to and from Canada, and coating at $400US is still a tonne cheaper than my local shop.
I'm reminded of a scene from the movie Dances With Wolves. "Good trade".

[Murd]

Dave
I’m in Ontario, Canada and paid about 400 cdn to get my panels powder coated here. Huge price discrepancies depending on who you get a quote from.

[ThickCobra]

Thanks,
That is what I was wondering.

Keep us posted on your progress. If we have get together in my area in spring, we'll be looking for you to show up.