Powder coating is a great tool for race cars or show cars but I would not use it on the number matching/original restoration. It does not look as natural as paint does and I would imagine that point deductions would be made since it is not a typical factory product. The reason why I posted a picture of my friend's rear (no jokes guys

) was to try to convey that its not a natural-paint like finish. I would have a difficult time powder coating any part on an original car. Here is another picture.
-Dan