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we had our bot powder coated. This year we actually got a flat/textured finish which imo looks better than gloss, on our bot anyway. A textured finish hides flaws and such a lot better than gloss. It really takes a lot to scratch powder coating. We have 3" of coated metal of our frame that is exposed (no bumper covering) and we figured that there would be no paint left, but after 2 regionals and champs there are only minimal scratches. If you are able to get your 'bot powder coated, do. it'll be totally worth it. and if there are any changes to be made you could always spray paint it the same color, may not be a nice but from a distance no one would know.

Also scrapes and dings make for good stories of how your 'bot fought hard on the field.