Hi MMM hivemind:
A local autobody shop offered me $125 to powder coat the frame of my bike. It's an aluminum cargo bike with a lot of chips and damage to the paint. My vanity is tempted. My guess is a DIY job will look terrible (not a huge concern) and be much less durable (sort of a concern). A DIY job done right will probably cost 40-50 between the solvent, sandpaper, primer, paint and any sealant/gloss. Is that a reasonable estimate?