[ausgeflippt951]

I need new tires for the DE at the end of the month, so I figured I'd take the opportunity to have my wheels powdercoated teal as a replacement to the plastidip that's on there currently.

Not looking for awesome quality but would appreciate durability. Thanks in advance.

[Vicegrip]

American Stripping in Mananas http://www.ascoweb.com/ has come with good recommendations. BUT.... Please be careful about powder coating wheels. Overheating wheels can make them weak depending on the alloys used. Weak as in the rims break out of the centers in the Chute. Seen it.

[MatP]

Originally Posted by Vicegrip

American Stripping in Mananas http://www.ascoweb.com/ has come with good recommendations. BUT.... Please be careful about powder coating wheels. Overheating wheels can make them weak depending on the alloys used. Weak as in the rims break out of the centers in the Chute. Seen it.

+1 on both. I've used American Stripping with good success.

[18T_BT]

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/

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.

[onboost]

Originally Posted by 18T_BT

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/


"Quote:
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

[smdubovsky]

Anyone ever though of using cerakote? (the high temp - no bake version. Though the bake version is only 120C which is almost half of most powdercoats) Tough as nails, VERY thin, and prob uses an ounce to do all 4 wheels. I recently applied it for the first time and its insane how far a little goes.

[ausgeflippt951]

Originally Posted by Vicegrip

American Stripping in Mananas http://www.ascoweb.com/ has come with good recommendations. BUT.... Please be careful about powder coating wheels. Overheating wheels can make them weak depending on the alloys used. Weak as in the rims break out of the centers in the Chute. Seen it.

Jesus, how hot are they heating those suckers? 200F should not cause a rim to fail......

But noted, thanks for the recommendation.

Originally Posted by smdubovsky

Anyone ever though of using cerakote? (the high temp - no bake version. Though the bake version is only 120C which is almost half of most powdercoats) Tough as nails, VERY thin, and prob uses an ounce to do all 4 wheels. I recently applied it for the first time and its insane how far a little goes.

Are you referring to the firearms coatings? Oven curable....huh.......what an awesome idea. I'm totally game to try this out. Must research further.

A cursory inspection reveals they may not have teal, unfortunately. Hmmm.

[Vicegrip]

Originally Posted by ausgeflippt951

Jesus, how hot are they heating those suckers? 200F should not cause a rim to fail......

But noted, thanks for the recommendation.




Are you referring to the firearms coatings? Oven curable....huh.......what an awesome idea. I'm totally game to try this out. Must research further.

A cursory inspection reveals they may not have teal, unfortunately. Hmmm.

From what I remember of heat cured coatings is it is well above 200F. I have done some home coat and cures and it was well above 200F. There might be newer formulations that cure at lower temps. I am not saying don't just do with full information from people that know what they are doing and what they are doing it to.

[Eric S]

Originally Posted by smdubovsky

Anyone ever though of using cerakote? (the high temp - no bake version. Though the bake version is only 120C which is almost half of most powdercoats) Tough as nails, VERY thin, and prob uses an ounce to do all 4 wheels. I recently applied it for the first time and its insane how far a little goes.

My Finspeed wheels are coated with Cerakote (originally designed for firearms); it is their primary finish. Impervious to chemicals, look good and easy to keep clean. More durable than paint or powder coat, but it is a coating so not as durable as anodizing. Personally, I prefer the Fikse Race Satin clear anodized finish, but Finspeed didn't offer it.

[Vicegrip]

Originally Posted by Eric S

....Personally, I prefer the Fikse Race Satin clear anodized finish, but Finspeed didn't offer it.

How were you able to reconcile such a thing?