Powder coat or wet paint?

[konarob8]

1998 Kona Caldera - Steel

Complete re-build, new: XT pedals, jockey wheels, SLX crankset, SRAM casette, stem, handlebars, cables, brakes, chain, and forks.
About the only thing I'm keeping are the frame, and brake levers and shifters. (saddle and post replaced years ago.

Now my question is for my favourite bike of all time, do I respray with wet or get it powder coated? (I'm in London, I was thinking of using Armourtex for powder coating, not sure about wet paint options)

Any advice?

Oh and I'm thinking maybe of replacing the wheels at a later date, any suggestions of cheapish (sub £200 a pair) wheels suitable for rim brakes, most of them seem to be for disc brakes now
:?

 

[stubbsy]

powder coat

cheaper and will last longer

stubbsy

 

[ruttegercarruthers]

powder coat

cheaper and will last longer

+1 I've used Armourtex in London and they did a great job on my Explosif, really clean finish and quick turnaround. I think prices have gone up a bit though since I used them.

As for wheels, if buying new I've always used Merlin Cycles, very good builders and choice of non-disc hubs and rims - but plenty of retro options turn up here on a regular basis

 

[maverick]

+ 2

Powder, look at my 2 Stars.