powder coat or bead blast?

[twoares]

Rebuilding the bottom end and can't decide to powder coat black like stock or bead blast it for the natural look.

Thoughts?

[J250r]

My bottom end is powdercoated black and I'm very pleased with how the finish looks.

I have a feeling that if it's just bead blasted and left natural it would collect dirt easily in the rough/porous finish

http://i48.tinypic.com/sm7yog.jpg

[twoares]

looks nice just can't decide

[87TRX310R]

I've always liked the look of raw aluminum and if done rite it will be smooth as silk but it all depends on the overall color scheme you want to achieve.

[beobe99]

Bead blast, then have them PC'ed clear.