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Old 01-16-2010, 02:16 PM
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Default White powder coat on 03 Rays?
Anyone done this?

Got a LeMans Sunset Track and thinking about a white wheel powder coat
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Old 01-16-2010, 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.
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Old 01-16-2010, 02:44 PM
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ya i figured that, just wondering if anyones got pics of white rays track wheels
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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....
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Damn...I thought this was going to be a pic thread..

I want to do mine so bad...IMO, I think it would look syck
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Old 01-16-2010, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 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
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Old 01-16-2010, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by AcidJake75
Damn...I thought this was going to be a pic thread..

I want to do mine so bad...IMO, I think it would look syck
thats what i was hopin too ha
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it'd look sick but like said above, probably a beeaaattch to keep clean
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and what kinda white gloss or flat or..?
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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
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Originally Posted by 03brembo
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.
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ya and maybe getting the calipers a different finish with white lettering, just some ideas
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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?
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FWIW it is not advisable to powdercoat forged wheels. Painting is the suggested method of color alteration.
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Originally Posted by Kwame@z1Auto
FWIW it is not advisable to powdercoat forged wheels. Painting is the suggested method of color alteration.
oh really?
why is that?
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Originally Posted by 03brembo
oh really?
why is that?
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
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Originally Posted by Kwame@z1Auto
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
cool thanks for the heads up
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get em painted. all finishes get damaged.

white wheels are pretty awesome...
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Hey lets get these wheels painted before I get my first social security check.

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