Your wheel painting technique

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Originally Posted by Lizzidman

I have 1935 Ford welded spoke 16” wheels.
They are very clean after bead blasting.
My Powder Coat guy said to be wary of wheels where the spokes touch where they cross, as the 35 welded spoke wheels do.
After powder coating slight movement will crack the powder coat at the cross point.
He said guys keep a close watch and spray CRC if needed.
Any experience of this?
Regards from Dave.

Dave, first let me welcome you to Fordbarn.

-second, next time consider starting a new post instead of resurrecting one from over 5 years ago that was about a different topic. It will make it much easier to search when someone else might have a similar concern such as your yours.

-and third, find yourself a different powderpainter. It sounds like your painter is planning on applying too much powder which will likely have adhesion problems as time goes on. If the MIL thickness is thinner, the plastic will flex with the metal and not have any issues of cracking or popping loose.