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Title: Powder coating vs. zinc plating
Post by: jukeboxdon70 on January 20, 2014, 07:00:35 pm
I am in the process of restoring a Pepsi 81 and I am curious what other members prefer on internal parts (shelves, tub and bottle rack). Powder coating or zinc plating? I would like to see pictures to compare if anyone has some the would like to share.

Thanks

Don


Title: Re: Powder coating vs. zinc plating
Post by: tkaz on January 20, 2014, 07:53:17 pm
Here's a good thread that should give you what you need: http://soda-machines.com/discussions/index.php/topic,16806.0.html


Title: Re: Powder coating vs. zinc plating
Post by: msanborn on January 20, 2014, 08:01:57 pm
I am a big fan of powder coating, if you shop around, I have found several folks that will do it reasonably for you, as long as you are willing to be patient, and include it when they get a big order with the color you desire.  Cash goes along way.....


Title: Re: Powder coating vs. zinc plating
Post by: jukeboxdon70 on January 20, 2014, 09:20:55 pm
Hey guys, thanks for the input. Sounds like I should probably go the powder coating route. One question, what do you do about the "arms" that have the swivel pieces that are cadmium colored (on bottle stack)? Do you powder coat those silver as well?