XT 500 rebuild spray or powdercoat

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tikkeltokkel

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I have got my 1981 XT 500 G down to the frame. i want to rebuild it right (not doing the mechanical graft myself). What are the main advantages of respray over powder coating. The garage that's doing it for me has said that if it is re-sprayed and there are chips i want to touch up in the future, it will be easier done if it is sprayed ... powder coating seems the more hardy option to me. Lets take the cost of the 2 options out of the equation. Some thoughts please

Mike
 

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