White powder coat on 03 Rays?
Jan 16, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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White powder coat on 03 Rays?
Anyone done this?
Jan 16, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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Every color you can think of has been done. Consider brake dust. Very difficult to keep white wheels white.
Jan 16, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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ya i figured that, just wondering if anyones got pics of white rays track wheels
Jan 16, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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I heard that Brembos throw a lot of brake dust... How about we trade brakes so you can do your wheels white and you can keep them clean....
Jan 16, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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Damn...I thought this was going to be a pic thread..
Jan 16, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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sdZ33
I heard that Brembos throw a lot of brake dust... How about we trade brakes so you can do your wheels white and you can keep them clean....
ha it depends on the pads you get but ill def let you know if i change my mind
Jan 16, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Damn...I thought this was going to be a pic thread..
thats what i was hopin too ha
Jan 17, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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it'd look sick but like said above, probably a beeaaattch to keep clean
Jan 17, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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and what kinda white gloss or flat or..?
Jan 17, 2010 | 12:39 PM
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I'd imagine he would do gloss white if he does decide to do it. Flat, matte or satin would just worsen the maintenance problem seeing as you can't wax or use certain products on that kind of a finish
Jan 17, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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and what kinda white gloss or flat or..?
Gloss for sure. A good coat of wax and regular washing. You may be able to keep the front wheels white.
Jan 17, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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ya and maybe getting the calipers a different finish with white lettering, just some ideas
Jan 18, 2010 | 03:12 AM
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I've had white wheels before. They can be easier to keep clean. Think of a white car vs. a black car. Which needs to be washed more frequently?
Jan 18, 2010 | 02:03 PM
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FWIW it is not advisable to powdercoat forged wheels. Painting is the suggested method of color alteration.
Jan 18, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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FWIW it is not advisable to powdercoat forged wheels. Painting is the suggested method of color alteration.
oh really?
why is that?
Jan 18, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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oh really?
Mackin Industries the U.S. distributor of RAYS wheels advises against powdercoating RAYS forged wheels. This link should shed some light on the concerns over powdercoating forged wheels...
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gd-tires...r-coating.html
Jan 19, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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cool thanks for the heads up
Jan 19, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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get em painted. all finishes get damaged.
Mar 31, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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Hey lets get these wheels painted before I get my first social security check.
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