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Old 10-09-2015, 09:29 AM
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I've never powdercoated wheels before, only valve covers and intake manifolds. I personally have not used these guys, but I've seen their work and the coatings they do are phenomenal. Pretty smart guys and I am sure they will concur that heating wheels isn't the end of the world. I would ask if they have a low temperature curing process. They are close to Summit Point. Mostly work on VAG vehicles.

Some of their work: https://www.facebook.com/VagwerksPer...ing?fref=photo

Their website: http://www.vagwerksperformanceandcoating.com/


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Originally Posted by onboost
400F is what most powdercoating companies use to cure.

Considering most wheels are forged.. is 400F too hot for them? "

Most wheels are cast not forged from my experience.
Yep.. either way my experience has been that powder coaters I've dealt with heat to roughly 400f. Not sure if this causes issues with cast or forged
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