With any car restoration project there’s always metal parts that are rusted, oxidized or stained. If you want to avoid that worn out, beat up look then you have two choices: paint it or powder coat it. But which is better? With powder coating you get a great, even finish with no paint drips, runs or puddles. More importantly for the auto industry, powdercoating protects the metal with a durable chemical and heat resistant finish. Unlike painting, powdercoating doesn’t take days to cure and parts can be handled almost immediately.