Powder Coated Black Rims??

Paintwerks · #1 (**permalink**) 03-22-2014, 08:27 PM

Others will espouse how great powdercoating is and "....you'll be fine, I've never had an issue", however unfortunately I know of too many instances where powdercoated cast alloy wheels have failed/cracked. You don't want than in any car, let alone a high performance Cobra.

It's no problem powdercoating a forged wheel. The problem lies in powdercoating a cast wheel.

If your life is only worth $150, then get them powdercoated. Otherwise, suggest you spend the extra and get them professionally painted in 2 pack. Btw, every manufacturer in the world I know of paints cast alloy wheels. Admittedly, pc is cheaper than paint so don't you think the OEM's would have switched to pc if it was a better alternative????

Pman1961 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-22-2014, 09:51 PM

Thanks vatdevil and Chris!! Plastic Dip seems like the way to go. If I don't like it peel it off!!

vatdevil · #3 (**permalink**) 03-23-2014, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Pman1961

Thanks vatdevil and Chris!! Plastic Dip seems like the way to go. If I don't like it peel it off!!

4 coats. And index cards work great to stop overspray on tires. An outdoor job, fumes are strong.