was at the easyriders show in columbus this year and a powder coater was there,i know what your talking about i agree with 53 moneypit i sortado also.i saw some stock pulleys from a sbc that they powder coated chrome then put a clear over.i 100% fell in love with them ,totaly different look than chrome or billet.lady said about $20.00 a pulley to pull off the look .its something i'm considering.i say if you like it go for itbuild it for you.................dave