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Mbetti · 01-27-2016, 09:09 PM

Looking for the powdercoat color equivalent to Aurora Red for my wheels!
Thanks

Gary WA · 01-27-2016, 11:45 PM

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Synchro909 · 01-28-2016, 04:57 AM

Not sure what shade of red Aurora Red is but I have just taken delivery of a Model A out of Arizona with powder coasted wheels in a burgundy colour, well, they used to be burgundy. They are now faded to a pathetic orange.

I've had some paint tinted to match the car so I'll paint over the powder coating and return them to the original colour. They will stay that colour after I do that because the car hasn't faded, just the wheels.

captndan · 01-29-2016, 12:54 PM

Are you saying the powder coat failed?

Jon W · 01-29-2016, 03:51 PM

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Powder coating is formulated for specific applications. If the color faded or it chalked it is likely it was an epoxy and not a material that will hold up against the sun.

We went through tons of powder for products we manufactured, but each product had material suitable for the application. For example a hybrid or polyester would likely be used on a mailbox so it doesn't fade or chalk in the sun. We would use an epoxy for electric boxes, such as service centers or temporary power.

An underhood component is likely subject to heat so a powder capable of handling heat with out a color shift or failure would be used. But if the component is external such as wheels it is likely a powder formulated for exposure to sun, potential stone chips, and abrasion would be used.

01-27-2016, 09:09 PM	#1
Mbetti Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 13	Powder coat color? Looking for the powdercoat color equivalent to Aurora Red for my wheels! Thanks

01-28-2016, 04:57 AM	#3
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,044	Re: Powder coat color? Not sure what shade of red Aurora Red is but I have just taken delivery of a Model A out of Arizona with powder coasted wheels in a burgundy colour, well, they used to be burgundy. They are now faded to a pathetic orange. I've had some paint tinted to match the car so I'll paint over the powder coating and return them to the original colour. They will stay that colour after I do that because the car hasn't faded, just the wheels. __________________ I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. Even at my age, I still like to look at a young, attractive woman but I can't really remember why.

01-29-2016, 12:54 PM	#4
captndan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 714	Re: Powder coat color? Are you saying the powder coat failed?

01-29-2016, 03:51 PM	#5
Jon W Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 35	Re: Powder coat color? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Powder coating is formulated for specific applications. If the color faded or it chalked it is likely it was an epoxy and not a material that will hold up against the sun. We went through tons of powder for products we manufactured, but each product had material suitable for the application. For example a hybrid or polyester would likely be used on a mailbox so it doesn't fade or chalk in the sun. We would use an epoxy for electric boxes, such as service centers or temporary power. An underhood component is likely subject to heat so a powder capable of handling heat with out a color shift or failure would be used. But if the component is external such as wheels it is likely a powder formulated for exposure to sun, potential stone chips, and abrasion would be used. __________________ 1928 Model A Phaeton Knoxville, TN 37914