powder coating

[webbie]

has any one on here had there wheels powder coated .
I have heard that when they sand blast them before adding the powder it can weaken them

is this true

I was thinking of getting my wheels done white over winter


webbie

 

[dan the man]

over winter?

u mean after winter :lol:

 

[ally_mac]

i had the wheels powder coated on my old car, but mine werent sand blashed, they were dipped in acid. I think most ppl tht powder coat them will dip them rather than sand blash as it leaves a rough surface on the wheel

 

[C&S Evo7]

The part of the powdercoating process that could possibly weaken the rims is the baking part.

Sometimes they will pre bake to cook off any contaminates after blasting.
I don't know exactly how hot but exposing the alloy to the high temp can effect the initial heat treatment from when the wheel was manufactured.

 

[The Wheel man]

Hi webbie,

I work for an alloy wheel importer and we get wheels powder coated by a company called PRISTINE WHEELS (01908 282 628) all the time. They are top notch and can do quite a few colours 8) . The wheels are acid dipped then coated and baked. the temp is not hot enough to weaken the alloy as far as i am aware.

 

[iDrew]

Hi webbie,

I work for an alloy wheel importer and we get wheels powder coated by a company called PRISTINE WHEELS (01908 282 628) all the time. They are top notch and can do quite a few colours 8) . The wheels are acid dipped then coated and baked. the temp is not hot enough to weaken the alloy as far as i am aware.

That's very useful to know, cheers