Bud Built SS Skid Plates - Powder Coat, Paint, or just leave bare.... (1 Viewer)

[kcjaz]

I believe I know the answer to this question but I wanted to seek the advice/wisdom of Mud. I've decidied to go SS and part of my cost rationalization/justification was that I could just leave the SS plates alone and can save the power coat or painting cost. Is there any reason to powder coat or paint SS skids other than aesthetics?

 

[Markuson]

If you intend to use them (hit rock with them), then leaving them bare (stainless) will save you a ton of work. Stainless looked “finished” no matter what you do to them.

If it’s not for hard use, then pick a finish...any finish.

 

[ChowChilla]

I have the SS I just bought too and will NOT be painting or power coating them.....I like the SS finish.... We did pay alot more for them too LOL

 

[RET2]

I have the SS I just bought too and will NOT be painting or power coating them.....I like the SS finish.... We did pay alot more for them too LOL

You know the old saying " if you have it flaunt it". All kidding aside be sure to use Never Seize if you have SS fasteners.

 

[Markuson]

Another 1.5 cent thot...
The added cost of stainless is at least partially recovered by not having to paint/coat/maintain them.