We'd love to help you out, but your question lacks some key inputs.
"Powder coating it is cheaper and a much cleaner process."
Than what, Electroplating, Galvanizing? Brush painting with latex alkyd or oil based paints?
SST life of 480. 480 what? SST=???
I've been in manufacturing and automotive busuness since 1984 and I have no idea what you mean by this.
Given additional details I am certain that soemone on this board will provide great answers.
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