bare metal vs. powder coat skids and sliders

[kodiakisland]

Last sliders I bought were in the white. POR-15 on the brackets and the underneath and sides. Self etching primer, and then Black Krylon.

Very happy with the results and no worries about rust. Touch up is easy when needed, but that's not often.

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[awall987]

Rattle can it all the way. I did that on my sliders and skid plates for my FJ and just have to touch them up every once in a while.

As someone already said, get a big scratch in powder coat, sure you can touch up with paint but the rust may have already started under the coating and you can't see it.

 

[FerkinBlonco]

Maybe you've already ruled this one out, but you could side step the issue by going with aluminum. If you're really planning on hammering them, maybe it doesn't make sense. If not, though, the hit to durability might make sense as you'd never have to spend time messing around with rust.

 

[Paul Gagnon]

Maybe you've already ruled this one out, but you could side step the issue by going with aluminum. If you're really planning on hammering them, maybe it doesn't make sense. If not, though, the hit to durability might make sense as you'd never have to spend time messing around with rust.

Aluminum doesn't slide though, it sticks and gouges.

 

[kevin.gt]

Maybe you've already ruled this one out, but you could side step the issue by going with aluminum. If you're really planning on hammering them, maybe it doesn't make sense. If not, though, the hit to durability might make sense as you'd never have to spend time messing around with rust.

I’m still shopping out options. I may do this for the skids.

I’m new to this and opted for a base sasquatch and need some protection. I’ll be taking it easy at first but also have plans to visit Moab and Sand Hollow in the summer. I want something I can grow into but also won’t be broncbuster’ing (is he a verb yet )

 

[Badlux]

Powder coating is easy and petty but too brittle for that application. Also steel has to be really prepped well but rarely is.

1. You can let the metal get a nice surface rust then use a rust converter like POR-15 to create a super tough outer shell, and while still tacky, top coat with a good chassis paint.

2. A good etching primer and top coat with a chassis paint.

 

[Stampede.Offroad]

I guess it depends on how long you want your sliders to last. Different strokes..

If they're actually doing their job, powder seems like a waste of money. Heck, the sliders on my RZR were powder coated from the merchant and they got blasted in one season.

Spray on bed liner or regular machinery grade spray paint seems far more practical for something that is supposed to get scratched and dented and stay out of sight most of the time.

 

[rcloke0124]

As soon as powder coat gets a scratch in it water infiltrates and it doesn't last much longer than spray paint. Only thing is you can't touch it up.

Dude I'm not here to argue of prove you wrong or me right. Opinions are like assholes, everyone's got one.

If I'm spending $60K on a vehicle, I want it to look as good as it functions. So I will do everything I can to protect it from rust and trail damage. We differ in that respect, but one method is better for some than others.

Stay safe.

 

[Paul Gagnon]

Dude I'm not here to argue of prove you wrong or me right. Opinions are like assholes, everyone's got one.

If I'm spending $60K on a vehicle, I want it to look as good as it functions. So I will do everything I can to protect it from rust and trail damage. We differ in that respect, but one method is better for some than others.

Stay safe.

I don’t know why you are getting all bent out of shape. The guy who started this thread asked for opinions on powder coating or spray paint. I think spray paint is the way to go. My reply is for him, not you.

 

[kevin.gt]

I don’t see anyone getting upset. Just different opinions. No need to escalate. I appreciate the feedback and agree it’s nice for sliders to look good as well as function and resist rust. Seems like there are mixed opinions on what holds up best. Some are saying powder coating can be touched up which is good to hear. Also reading it’s common for people to diy spray. So far my take away is that I’m likely fine going either direction and will need to be diligent in touch up when the protection is scraped off.

 

[Bituman]

If it’s normal powder coating (not that wrinkle crap) just hit the scratch with a can of spray paint. I use VHT roll bar paint, $10 a can. It’s a perfect match. My Jeep sliders are probably 50% spray paint now and I can’t tell it apart from the powder coat

This^. Don’t powder coat anything prone to being scratched, scraped, or dinged. It can be touched up with auto enamel but other products are much more practical. VHT is good stuff as is POR-15. Lots of the 1G Bronco folks use these types of products. I made liberal use of VHT when resto-modding the Bronco in my avatar.

 

[da_jokker]

What do you guys think about spray bedliner vs paint? I would think It would be a little thicker, and when it got scratched you could just spray that spot over again?

 

[Tilzbow]

As soon as powder coat gets a scratch in it water infiltrates and it doesn't last much longer than spray paint. Only thing is you can't touch it up.

Not true. Powder coat can absolutely be touched up. I ran a manufacturing plant for several years and we touched up black wrinkle powder coatings on the enclosures all the time with paint. Just need to know what you’re doing and know what paint to use.

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