powder coating rims?
Jul 12, 2005, 10:37 AM
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The heating process of powder coating affects the structure of the metal in some cases.
I have seen $800 Kinesis wheel literally brake in half at the track because of powder coating.
I think powder coating is ok for daily street use but NOT recommended for heavy track use.
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I have seen $800 Kinesis wheel literally brake in half at the track because of powder coating.
I think powder coating is ok for daily street use but NOT recommended for heavy track use.
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As has been pointed out several times, powder coating aluminum rims (i.e. the stock Evo wheels) greatly increases the chance of catastrophic wheel failure... something to do with heating up and cooling the aluminum during the powder coating. Do a search, you'll see ... there's even pics of failed wheels...
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Mainly because it weakens the strength of the wheel. I've read people have done it and been ok, but I've heard it's not the best idea. There are alternative solutions that might be better.
If you search powder coating on the forum you'll find all the info you probably want...
If you search powder coating on the forum you'll find all the info you probably want...
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Jul 12, 2005, 11:56 AM
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I just dropped my wheels off yesterday for powdercoating, just find a place who knows what they are doing and you'll be ok, as somone said I don't think it'd be a good idea for massive track use but for just daily driving you'll be fine.
Jul 12, 2005, 05:38 PM
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u know i apprciate the father to son talk about powder coating, about how it's bad for the rims. But i didn't ask if it was good or bad. Infact I did a search, and have read this. I just asked where in Central PA I could get it done. I don't understand why everyone feels they always need to give there .02. I don't mean to be rude, but i have had 7 replies and not one answered my question.
Jul 13, 2005, 09:19 AM
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do a google search, there are plenty of places. i can recommend a place in NJ called coast2coast. they powdercoat at 425F, just had a conversation with the this morning on this very topic. i still don't think it's a good idea (had to stick in my 2 cents).
Jul 13, 2005, 09:24 AM
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it does not effect the wheels if you know somebody who knows what they are doing, and also there are mad people on here with powder coated wheels and they are just fine and in some cases look much better than aftermarket wheels.
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