What is the paint like on this cage? Is it powder coated paint or just regular paint? Does it chip easily? Thank you.
1543753
Powder coat. My choice in manufacturers. Has held up outstandingly. I have a few flight cages from other manufacturers and the paint jobs are just way below par.
1543754
I think it's powder-coated. The paint is textured and is black with grey speckles. It hasn't chipped yet for me. Here's a closeup picture of the paint from today: http://i.imgur.com/jO9mjCZ.jpg?1
1543755
It appears to be coated...has a nice (not cheap) look & feel to the finish. I haven't had any chips.
1543756
No paint chipping. I love this cage! Very well made. I'm ordering another one soon.
926498
As other have mentioned, it is a coated steel, with the tray being plastic (but not the kind of plastic that tends to get brittle). The coating makes it very easy to clean. This is my second HQ cage and they hold up well. My first is a very large model for my amazon, and ten years later, the cage still looks great.
1200381
As you can see from the other answers it's not shiny but more like black matte, it's prepared for paint but I use mine as it is, perfect.
350470
Don't worry Momma San. The paint is made from fruit and vegetable dyes and is 100% natural so some paint rubbing off or "chipping" is totally okay and expected. I'm surprised that your daughter was able to puncture holes in it because my son has a really strong bite and a few bottom teeth and he's never even come close to puncturing it. Hopefully you found something else your daughter liked as much as Sophie.
697647
It is wood. The paint chips easily if dropped, but I've been able to touch it up and it is barely noticeable.
759898
Mine is just painted. Don't recall the description saying it was engraved or not. It seems pretty durable though. Mine hasn't worn or chipped at all in about a year of casual use.
1867997
I think the same company that makes this grille also makes it in black powder coat. I think the paint would chip to easily
1043429
This may sound weird but it is between the two. It is smooth and somewhat glossy. Not like a high gloss paint but not dull either. It definitely is not matte black. However unless you have something black right next to it you wont notice how its more on the shiny side. It gives your Jeep a nice look and does force more air in. My Jeep is yellow with black trim and accessories. Most of my black parts are matte black or textured painted. It looks good. Hope this helps.
1865905
Never tried to paint it, however, I read some helpful info on West System's site about painting it. I have mixed dye in it with no problems.
1571827
Mine is a powder coat in Gray. My chinchilla doesn't chew on it and it is very sturdy. It's a really nice enclosure.
52089
I think it is powder coated. I have had mine for about a year in the coating/finish still looks good. I am well pleased with it.
1234015
This is stuff is great, you will want to sand the chips out . I used 220 grit sandpaper- for the application I actual sprayed the panels- It looks like factory- This paint will dry very fast - It is hard after a few days- I would not brush it If you want a perfect look- I used two double wet coats -
807106
No so far I havnt seen it chip honestly..doesnt mean it might not..if it does its a small price to pay for such a professional durable board..you know you can always remove it and paint over it when ever&#128518;
1615951
We haven't had any issues with paint chips. But I can tell you my daughter absolutely loves this toy! ;)
719186
powder coat. my sliding equipment over the rack would have damaged paint and had no effect.
527312
I'm not able to tell by viewing it if it is painted or not. If this feeder is painted the manufacturer did a good job. I purchased the feeder late last Summer and put it into use immediately. It had been washed weekly up to the time it was put away (after the humming birds left the area for the Winter). The feeder was/is just as vivid and new looking as the day I received it. There are no scratches, scoring, chip spots, peeling or marks that would suggest a poor paint job if it is indeed painted.
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We have only used it twice, so no paint chipping. It is aluminum. A friend has the same one and loves it.