Powder coating guides
Straight, practical writing on pricing and running a powder coating shop — no fluff, just what actually works on the floor.
How to price powder coating jobs without giving away margin
The labor + materials + margin math, what really moves the price, a worked example, and the mistakes that quietly cost shops money.
Read the guide →WheelsHow much does it cost to powder coat wheels?
Real numbers for single-color ($75–150) and two-tone ($175–300) wheels, what drives the price, tires and prep, and how shops should quote them.
Read the guide →PricingHow much should you charge for powder coating?
A shop owner’s guide to what to charge — typical ranges by job, why per-part beats per-square-foot, setting your minimum and rate, and raising prices the right way.
Read the guide →BumpersHow much does it cost to powder coat a bumper?
Real 2026 prices by bumper type, why most plastic bumpers can’t be powder coated, what chrome stripping adds, and how shops quote it.
Read the guide →FramesHow much does it cost to powder coat a motorcycle frame?
Real 2026 frame prices (bike, car, ATV), why you bring it bare, the steel-vs-aluminum safety question, and how shops quote it.
Read the guide →FurnitureHow much does it cost to powder coat patio furniture?
Real 2026 prices per piece and per set, wrought iron vs aluminum, the UV-durable powder outdoor furniture needs, and refinish-vs-buy-new.
Read the guide →PricingPowder coating profit margins (and how to stop underpricing)
Real margin benchmarks, gross vs. net vs. markup, where the money actually goes on a job, and why busy shops still go broke.
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