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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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OK I have 2 options here. I bought a 8 point Cage for my 2000 Formula since I am tired of getting kicked off the track & want to be safe as well.

I got a quote for powder coating my cage & it was $150 for it to be powder coated which is alot of money to me just to have my cage black.

How do most of you get your cage painted & who paints it for you & how much did it cost you?

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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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150 is cheap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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+1 150 seems like a good deal to powdercoat an entire cage

+its pretty tough, so you wouldn't have to worry about scratching it as much
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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coupla cans of Krylon would work, less than 10 bux.
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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150 is a great price
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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I agree that $150 is pretty cheap. That being said I just spray painted mine with a few cans of Rustoleum. Works well enough and I like being able to touch it up easily when I accidentally scratch it or something.

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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SEBLS1
OK I have 2 options here. I bought a 8 point Cage for my 2000 Formula since I am tired of getting kicked off the track & want to be safe as well.

I got a quote for powder coating my cage & it was $150 for it to be powder coated which is alot of money to me just to have my cage black.

How do most of you get your cage painted & who paints it for you & how much did it cost you?

Thanks
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Can you PM the information on who you will use to powder coat you cage. I need to powder coat my cage. Thanks.
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Can you PM the information on who you will use to powder coat you cage. I need to powder coat my cage. Thanks.

His name is Paul

Tell him Sebastian told you. He might give you a package deal along with mine when I take this Friday.

www. PAULSPOWDERCOATING.com 469-688-0837
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i have paint booth at my work and do paint. if you have the cage out and want it black or something i might could help you out. PM me
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A tiny can of gloss black POR-15 paint and a 2" bristle paint brush. It will cover a 6-pt and hold up a little better than spray paint. Brush it on, it dries smooth and glossy.
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A tiny can of gloss black POR-15 paint and a 2" bristle paint brush. It will cover a 6-pt and hold up a little better than spray paint. Brush it on, it dries smooth and glossy.
yup, this is what i used.
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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por-15 ftw

pm 405hpta, i'm sure he'll do the painting for ya he did mine...
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