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01-05-2021, 10:46 AM | #1 |
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powder coating prep: backside of wheel Q
I have looked a quite a few threads and am clear on plugging the lug nut seats. Question is regarding the backside of the wheel that contacts the hub. Does the entire area get masked-off pre PC application?
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01-05-2021, 01:11 PM | #2 | |
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Re: powder coating prep: backside of wheel Q
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In all likelihood, your powder painted wheel will have less mil thickness than what an original enamel dipped wheel had when new. Just send them to the painter, and when you get them back, bolt them onto a hub and then remove the wheel. You will see exactly where the lug nut scored the paint. If it is "balling up", then use a Dremel tool with a chamfered stone to remove part of the excess paint. Then re-install and drive. Randomly check the lug nut torque after driving to ensure the remaining paint in the lug nut tapered area has not been compromised during tightening or driving. |
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01-05-2021, 01:40 PM | #3 |
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Re: powder coating prep: backside of wheel Q
Thanks Brent. That's very helpful. Bruce
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01-05-2021, 01:49 PM | #4 | |
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01-05-2021, 06:43 PM | #5 |
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Re: powder coating prep: backside of wheel Q
Yes both my drivers have power coated wheels.
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01-05-2021, 06:55 PM | #6 |
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01-05-2021, 09:07 PM | #7 |
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Re: powder coating prep: backside of wheel Q
If you powder coat your wheels, ask the powder coater for some extra powder. This can be used with clear fingernail polish later to touch up scratches and dings. You stir a little powder into a small amount of fingernail polish on a piece of cardboard. Then brush it on the scratch or ding. Store the powder in a cool dry place or it will harden.
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