I've never been a big fan of powder coating frames etc, but thought one of the DIY kits would be good for doing small bits like engine plates. It works ok for some, but I did the FT5 pivot bearing plate the other day and it didn't work out that well. Granted I'm new at the game and still have a lone way to go on the learning curve, but I find it hard to get complete coverage and control the thickness at the same time. When I went to install the RFM, it wouldn't slide between the FT5 and the G50. Once I removed the powder coating from the FT5, the RFM slid in place. The powder coating creates just as much if not more mess than spray painting, so no advantage there. Thinking I will flog the powder coating kit and spend the money on epoxy paint.