Bull bar paint

[stilly1984]

I have steel bull bar with a hammer tone paint. It's looking a bit dull and I also don't like the hammer tone finish. What are people's thoughts on sanding it back and reprinting it? Will it last or is powder coating a better option? I live remote NT so powder coating is going to be difficult logistically.

What paint finish have people used? ie gloss, satin, matte.

Cheers

[scoter]

Mines Gloss white (from ARB) and it stays clean easily.
Only disadvantage is that the Headlights do reflect a bit on the Corner Hoops. I willing to live with that though.

[ugli-1]

Powder coatings more durable

[taresk]

Powdercoating will be better, but if painting i'd say satin finish would be the pick, easier to clean than matte, and hides minor scuffs/ scratches better than gloss.

[aandy]

I dont understand peoples obsession with powder coating, is it the cool name?
With either process it is the preparation that is important, decent prep work and a spray can job would outlast your car.

I understand a perfectly prepared and finished powder coat job would be best but that is hard to come by. Ever seen powder coat stick to a cheapo Bunnings BBQ or outdoor furniture?

Personally I would just get it painted by a local panel beater. You could even get a spray can made up with the same paint for future touch ups.

[stilly1984]

Cheers guys. Going to have a go at painting it.

[pacifica]

Line-X if available would be the most durable option if available anywhere near.
Can be touched-up and much tougher as compared to Powder-Coat or paint...

[jaydo]

If you just want the powder coated finish, a little trick that I learnt for repair/patch work only (maybe not for a whole bar) was to spray matt black paint and then hit it with a clear coat while the black is still wet, that way it dries together. suprisingly gets pretty close to a powder coated finish.

I only use that to fix up little marks a scratches if I take any paint off.

Hope it helps!