Powder Coating Wheels?

[glaze]

Hey Guys, I am thinking of maybe either Powder Coating my wheels black, or changing them for a new set of rims.

I need some feedback from people that have had theirs powder coated before, or anyone that thinks this is a bad move.

Pic of car as is now, thinking if black rims with a nice dark tint coming up?

Thoughts?

[Downforce]

Looks pretty tuff to me. I'd leave it as it is..

Powdercoating can also weaken the wheels if not done properly.

[Ruffels]

^^^ ... really? why is that?

[limpus]

Black rims would look great...do it i say...

[PENGUYEN]

Just an idea...

[glaze]

Yes Please!! We have a winner:)

Thanks

[Al]

Looks pretty tuff to me. I'd leave it as it is..

Powdercoating can also weaken the wheels if not done properly.

lol...........

First time i've ever heard that.

Powder coating does not get the rims hot enough to change the molecular structure of the alloy. Welding rims is a different story.

[starscream_r32]

how much u getting it done for?

my brother is a panel beater/spray painter and has his own shop!

he changes peoples rims colour all the time!

[glaze]

Is your brother in Melb? I am not syre as yet, have a mate that knows someone but apparently I know someone now as well:)

If he is in melb, PM me his details and I will call him ASAP.

Thanks Heaps!!

[PENGUYEN]

Needs window tint too. And it'll be G.

[Downforce]

lol...........

First time i've ever heard that.

Powder coating does not get the rims hot enough to change the molecular structure of the alloy. Welding rims is a different story.

Well gee Al, you're such an expert on everything, if you've never heard that before then surely it can't be true

Like I said, if the powdercoating process is not done properly you can weaken the wheels. CE28's are a lightweight alloy, some places will sand blast the wheels as part of the process = can damage the wheels. Some places use an oven temp way too high during the curing process and overcook it = can weaken the wheels.

Glaze, if you decide to go ahead with powder coating, just make sure you take it to a place that use low temp curing and know what they are doing.

[PENGUYEN]

5% on back and the rear sides. Something lighter on the sides and front. ;D

Edited February 20, 2011 by NguyenIMPROVED

[glaze]

Oh Shiiiiiiiit!! Thats goin to be my car:)

[macdog]

5% on back and the rear sides. Something lighter on the sides and front. ;D

teach me how to use photoshop like that mate?? hahaha

[AGE]

I haz got Photoshop back on the new puter

[dezz]

You wouldn't shorten your wheelbase.

[SKYL1N]

I haz got Photoshop back on the new puter

That would make a really good RC Car

[Birds]

You wouldn't shorten your wheelbase.

I agree, that's a stupid modification AGE.

[macdog]

I haz got Photoshop back on the new puter

Mini me??