QUOTE(MDG @ Jun 8 2009, 05:13 PM)
I agree with paint over powder coating; you did post the question in the Originality forum after all so you must be looking for an answer to follow suit.
If want to save a step and get better results that will last longer, once stripped to metal like in your picture, use some Black Gloss VHT (no primer required) and stick 'em in your oven for a couple of hours. Doesn't stink up the house too bad. And, if you do it when the wife isn't around, when she inquires about that odd aroma after she gets home, just shrug
And you'll get the factory baked enamel look which will resist chipping much better than primer and regular paint.
BTDT - easy peasy and it works great.
Good idea, and we ALL love easy peasy!
Pat
ps - NEVER, EVER us the dishwasher to clean parts! Works pretty well on many, but the other half never understands. Not like using the oven, leaves a residue. Besides, when you use the oven, you can always say that you were experimenting with the clean cycle.