That is an easy fix though - buy a can of Black Textured Rustoleum for when it flakes. So I am taking a guess that the T3 racks may not be powder coated. The T3 plate holders I bought were painted, not powder coated. You couldn't tell the difference unless you look closely & hold them (they arent as heavy). The Titan T3 plate holders fit perfect now & look nice. The Titan post was 1' in diameter, so I used an angle grinder to make it fit the holes of my Rogue squat stand. I have a Rogue S2 - Squat Stand - I was cheap so I ordered the Titan T3 weight plate holders for $20. I have also called & talked with the staff several times. I have ordered other products from them that are solid. I almost ordered a rack from them, except for I didn't want to drill holes to mount it to the floor or paltform in the house or build wooden braces to keep the legs parallel (Laziness). I watched their products for a longtime now. They often have good sales on most major US holidays. Titan Fitness products are a good value, especially if you live outside TN (otherwise you got 10% sales tax). Not unusual for a new company dipping it's toe in new products, but they have to get that all worked out since most people like instant gratification, and not a 3 month wait for a purchase. It seems a lot of their new(er) products are out of stock. That all being said, they seem to be getting some steam, and will need to accommodate their orders. If they weren't around, I likely would have spent the money on a Rogue R3 and picked it up to save shipping, but I still would have been more than double the price if I outfitted it with the same accessories, and the GHD was also double before shipping in comparison. ie: quick response time in communication and shipping or warranty issues. Their customer service has been top notch for me. (period, no qualifiers) The powder coating on the GHD is nicer than whats on the T3 rack and both finishes are very serviceable, although, again, not the most aesthetic.

I have the T3 rack and the GHD, and they are very good pieces of equipment. I've said this in other threads also about the pieces I own, you'll get the same exact function as the piece that they are knocking off without the aesthetics or cost.

Titan t3 power rack