Re: [Chrysler300] powder coating

["ryan hill" <ryan_hillc300@xxxx>]

Just my two cents worth. As for the heat retension, I am certainly no expert 
on how the plastic will insulate the block or the heads so I will remain 
silent on that.(Sorry, I know that was the question)

I have to say though, if you are indeed going for a stock appearance I think 
powder coating is a poor choice. In comparison to paint, it is hard to touch 
up if needed, it gives a really thick look even when applied sparingly, it's 
more costly, and what about color match? Also, when you paint an engine it 
is normally painted completely assembled similar to how the factory did it 
so how do you hide the gasket gaps on the heads, water pump, intake etc? 
Seems to me you would have dark lines and some exposed steel to corrode at 
the mating surfaces? (ie - head to deck)

I figure if you must powder-coat, leave it for the bumper brackets and the 
jack. That's just me though. Enjoy your 300 and good luck with whatever you 
choose to do.

Ryan.

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