Prepped primed and powdercoated with my friend Scott who owns Long Beach Custom Fabrication and Powdercoating in Plymouth Ma. 774-454-4701 . I powdercoated my push rods also . I am planning on powdercoating my floor the same silver. There is a special primer used and baked on then the powdercoating is applied and baked on in a large custom oven. it is alot stronger and wear resistant than any paint. Give him a call , you can't beat the price either.