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ctvpa · 02-07-2013, 11:28 PM

FYI, every person who has had their wheels coated, it has cracked al all the stress points. The worst is where the spokes meet the tire rim, and around all the lug nuts. This happened in months.

Racur96 · 02-08-2013, 01:02 AM

I've been powder coating things for a few years & just bought out a pc business that ill be picking up next week so I can do larger items. It's just like the paint as far as prep work goes, there are quite a few different types of powder, you can also use primers fillers etc. IMHO if done right with the correct prep work they should hold up fine as it is a fairly flexible coating. This doesent mean finding the cheapest shop around that's trying to make a quick dollar. The stripping, cleaning, prep work, type of coating, bake time etc has a lot to do with how long and well the final product Will hold up.

Arlen · 02-08-2013, 03:08 AM

I got so addicted to powder coating that I bought a kit from Eastwood and coat my own now

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 02-08-2013, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ctvpa

FYI, every person who has had their wheels coated, it has cracked al all the stress points. The worst is where the spokes meet the tire rim, and around all the lug nuts. This happened in months.

My experiences do not agree with your comments.

Mike V. Florida · 02-08-2013, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ctvpa

FYI, every person who has had their wheels coated, it has cracked al all the stress points. The worst is where the spokes meet the tire rim, and around all the lug nuts. This happened in months.

I'll have to check but a couple of guys I know had it done a few years ago I'll have to ask them to check and see if it happened to them.

MikeK · 02-08-2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ctvpa

FYI, every person who has had their wheels coated, it has cracked al all the stress points. The worst is where the spokes meet the tire rim, and around all the lug nuts. This happened in months.

Powder will get brittle if it is way overbaked. So will 2K of you use way too much hardener and then sunlamp the hexx out of it. "Operator error" as they say. It may also be a materials issue. I know Tiger powder is consistent. So is paint from major brand lines. Lesser materials may yield unknown gremlins.

PetesPonies · 02-08-2013, 10:35 AM

I have powder coats a few things around my shop. Mostly for myself, but have done a few for customers. But not having a "perfect" area to spray the powder ( typical paint booth only ) I find it a helluva mess to deal with. Just me opinion.

jerry shook · 02-08-2013, 01:08 PM

Logan. you made the statement IN YOU POST. PC WILL CHIP JUST LIKE PAINT WILL, IN FACT IT CAN EVEN CHIP EASIER. I DON"T DO POWDER COATING MYSELF BUT I DO HAVE IT DONE A LOT ON THE CARS I FIX AND THINK THAT"S THE ONLY WAY TO GO. I HAVE USED A HAMMER TO SHOW PEOPLE WHO ASK WHY I LIKE IT, HAVEN CHIPPED ANY THING YET. AND HAVE CARS I HAVE DROVE THOUSAND"S OF MILES WITH NO CHIPPING. I GUESS IT"S WHO AND HOW IT IS DONE,( JUST SAYING ).

02-07-2013, 11:28 PM	#21
ctvpa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 479	Re: First powdercoating FYI, every person who has had their wheels coated, it has cracked al all the stress points. The worst is where the spokes meet the tire rim, and around all the lug nuts. This happened in months.

02-08-2013, 01:02 AM	#22
Racur96 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: lawrenceburg, tn Posts: 128	Re: First powdercoating I've been powder coating things for a few years & just bought out a pc business that ill be picking up next week so I can do larger items. It's just like the paint as far as prep work goes, there are quite a few different types of powder, you can also use primers fillers etc. IMHO if done right with the correct prep work they should hold up fine as it is a fairly flexible coating. This doesent mean finding the cheapest shop around that's trying to make a quick dollar. The stripping, cleaning, prep work, type of coating, bake time etc has a lot to do with how long and well the final product Will hold up.

02-08-2013, 03:08 AM	#23
Arlen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 524	Re: First powdercoating I got so addicted to powder coating that I bought a kit from Eastwood and coat my own now __________________ DMAFC

02-08-2013, 10:35 AM	#27
PetesPonies Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 316	Re: First powdercoating I have powder coats a few things around my shop. Mostly for myself, but have done a few for customers. But not having a "perfect" area to spray the powder ( typical paint booth only ) I find it a helluva mess to deal with. Just me opinion. __________________ Pete's Ponies Mustang RUSToration & Performance

02-08-2013, 01:08 PM	#28
jerry shook Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 516	Re: First powdercoating Logan. you made the statement IN YOU POST. PC WILL CHIP JUST LIKE PAINT WILL, IN FACT IT CAN EVEN CHIP EASIER. I DON"T DO POWDER COATING MYSELF BUT I DO HAVE IT DONE A LOT ON THE CARS I FIX AND THINK THAT"S THE ONLY WAY TO GO. I HAVE USED A HAMMER TO SHOW PEOPLE WHO ASK WHY I LIKE IT, HAVEN CHIPPED ANY THING YET. AND HAVE CARS I HAVE DROVE THOUSAND"S OF MILES WITH NO CHIPPING. I GUESS IT"S WHO AND HOW IT IS DONE,( JUST SAYING ).