Seat Frame Refurbishment?

I think I might have a line on a set of vertically adjustable seats from a late 1960s plane to replace the stock seats in my '58. If the price is right and I buy them, the plan would be to completely disassemble and replace all worn parts (roll pins), may need shimming here and there, etc. What you guys do about the paint - media blast (I don't have a blast cabinet), prime and paint; send out for powder coat?

powder on mine.

In general I am not a fan of power coat, but, that may be the best way to do it. If you are willing to take it apart I think it would look great when you are done.
DENNY

DENNY said:

In general I am not a fan of power coat, but, that may be the best way to do it. If you are willing to take it apart I think it would look great when you are done.
DENNY

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Why? What is your bad experience with powder coating??? Powder coating has been a much superior product since mid 1990’s. Do you have experience with it and with prior solvent based systems???

Strange statement by you.....


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The plan would be to completely disassembly and replace all the roll pins, clevis pins, etc. Hopefully, most of the seat roller housings are ok. They are like $250 ea (McFarlane) and the salvage yard where I found the seats won't make an assessment regarding the housing condition re the AD dimensions. While apart, I am leaning towards powder coating, assuming they can come close to matching that Cessna antique-whitish color.