Hi Steve, I had to have the cylinder reel sand blasted first; (after carefully masking the areas where the bearings sit) and from memory that cost around $20.00. The other parts I stripped myself, and the powder-coating cost around $45.00.
That was a few years ago, if you are thinking of doing the same, I would get a quote first. The reel did look better than new afterwards. grin
BTW...The reel needed sharpening, so I had it powder-coated first, then spin ground after..... wink
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