[jmk]

I recommend powder coat for the best and most long lasting finish. I did my windshield frames and they look no different 10 years later than when they were just installed. I researched the best products and color matched. I used Tiger Drylac 38/10004 RAL 9010, which matches the "Ermine white" gel coat Tiara used on my 1990 36 Open. It is more expensive than other coatings, but is not damaged by UV. A contractor scraped it once, and I was able to touch it up with a small bit of ordinary enamel (auto touch up paint).