Pros and cons of painting or powder coating OEM Track wheels
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Pros and cons of painting or powder coating OEM Track wheels
I heard it is better to paint the track wheels but dont wanna worry about paint chips and such. What are the downsides of powder coating? Thanks
you heard it was better? better how?
I guess it's cheaper, about the only thing I can consider "better". Powdercoating is much more durable than paint--it will last much longer and resist scratches/nicks/chips many times better.
This has been talked about before; to combine a few different past posts I've made about this (and to answer what I know will be the rebuttal):
I guess it's cheaper, about the only thing I can consider "better". Powdercoating is much more durable than paint--it will last much longer and resist scratches/nicks/chips many times better.
This has been talked about before; to combine a few different past posts I've made about this (and to answer what I know will be the rebuttal):
If you are asking if it is OK to powdercoat forged wheels, then the answer is yes--when it's done correctly. As long as you get it done right by someone that knows what they are doing instead of some jackass with an oven, you should have no problems. I have had two sets of wheels powdercoated, and know plenty of people that have had it done as well with no issues. Hell, the local Scooby guys track their cars at just about every local event with powdercoated forged wheels...that is about as much abuse as I can figure. Low-temp powdercoating will not compromise the wheels, forged or cast. Just make sure you have someone do the powdercoating work that is well-versed in the process.
Here's my Grand Tourings that I had powdercoated a few years ago. Granted I never drove hard, but I amassed about 20K trouble-free miles on these:
Forged parts (like any aluminum part) will overage if overexposed to high heat for a significant length of time, but if you are dealing with a reputable powdercoater, they should have no problem doing low-temp powdercoating, and it only takes a marginal amount of time regardless. Powdercoating forged parts is talked about at length on metalurgy/industry forums too since this comes up often on car forums, with the same response.
Here's my Grand Tourings that I had powdercoated a few years ago. Granted I never drove hard, but I amassed about 20K trouble-free miles on these:
Forged parts (like any aluminum part) will overage if overexposed to high heat for a significant length of time, but if you are dealing with a reputable powdercoater, they should have no problem doing low-temp powdercoating, and it only takes a marginal amount of time regardless. Powdercoating forged parts is talked about at length on metalurgy/industry forums too since this comes up often on car forums, with the same response.
Hopefully you are not planning on spray canning your wheels. This could ruin the entire look of your car in a matter of months if not done correctly...
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you heard it was better? better how?
I guess it's cheaper, about the only thing I can consider "better". Powdercoating is much more durable than paint--it will last much longer and resist scratches/nicks/chips many times better.
This has been talked about before; to combine a few different past posts I've made about this (and to answer what I know will be the rebuttal):
I guess it's cheaper, about the only thing I can consider "better". Powdercoating is much more durable than paint--it will last much longer and resist scratches/nicks/chips many times better.
This has been talked about before; to combine a few different past posts I've made about this (and to answer what I know will be the rebuttal):
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I've been told powder coating is probably best for a street car, but track cars will generally benefit from paint. The reasons I was given for this logic is as follows.
Paint
-Less expensive
-Generally quicker turnaround
-Lighter
-Weak finish (easy to damage)
-No stress on the wheel as it is being applied
Powder Coating
-More expensive
-Heavier
-Strong long lasting finish
-Adds an additional high heat cycle to the wheel, some claim it damages and weaken the wheels.
Paint
-Less expensive
-Generally quicker turnaround
-Lighter
-Weak finish (easy to damage)
-No stress on the wheel as it is being applied
Powder Coating
-More expensive
-Heavier
-Strong long lasting finish
-Adds an additional high heat cycle to the wheel, some claim it damages and weaken the wheels.
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I've been told powder coating is probably best for a street car, but track cars will generally benefit from paint. The reasons I was given for this logic is as follows.
Paint
-Less expensive
-Generally quicker turnaround
-Lighter
-Weak finish (easy to damage)
-No stress on the wheel as it is being applied
Powder Coating
-More expensive
-Heavier
-Stong long lasting finish
-Adds an additional high heat cycle to the wheel, some claim it damages and weaken the wheels.
Paint
-Less expensive
-Generally quicker turnaround
-Lighter
-Weak finish (easy to damage)
-No stress on the wheel as it is being applied
Powder Coating
-More expensive
-Heavier
-Stong long lasting finish
-Adds an additional high heat cycle to the wheel, some claim it damages and weaken the wheels.
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