Does powder coat harden over time after curing?
My frame was finished last night and thinking of taking it to a bike shop tomorrow, would chipping be less likely if I waited a little longer?
No. Unlike wet paints, where the polymerisation process continues for a while, a powder coat finish melts fine beads of pigment together in the oven. Once it's cooled down, that's as good as it's going to get.
Does powder coat harden over time after curing?
My frame was finished last night and thinking of taking it to a bike shop tomorrow, would chipping be less likely if I waited a little longer?