On Wed, 02 Sep 2015 17:17:06 -0400, "(PeteCresswell)"
wrote:

Per Oren:
My guess is that as long as the coating barrier (moisture & oxygen) is
not broken or abraded and remains intact -- paint would not be
necessary. Just a guess.

What is your project?

Lawnmower attachment and a snow blower attachment... BCS... they didn't
even prime either one before painting.
Likely cheap powder coat job. Looks good. Fis\rst scratch and you
can peel the whole thing like an orange.