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      12-13-2015, 06:38 PM   #1
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would you have rims redone in paint or powder coating
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      12-13-2015, 11:23 PM   #2
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would you have rims redone in paint or powder coating
Powdercoat...always!
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      12-14-2015, 01:09 AM   #3
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Yup. Powdercoat.

Picked up my spare wheel from the guy that is repainting mine this winter.

This was just a test.

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My only tip here is if you do one, do them all.

I have to agree with the above, powder coat is always my preference.
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Why the preference to powder coating?
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Powder coating can take more abuse than a regular wet paint. A wet paint on the other hand give you a higher level of finish IMO.
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My wheel above here is powdercoated. I must say that the finish is very nice.
One layer of color and one layer of clear coat.

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My wheel above here is powdercoated. I must say that the finish is very nice.
One layer of color and one layer of clear coat.

Can you explain why only one layer of paint? I would have thought it would have two or three layers of paint plus clear coat.
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Powder coating isn't like wet painting, there's only one "thick" and even layer of color. However I believe you can put more layers of clear coat on it. I just don't find the gloss from powder coating to be on par with wet painting, it's good but not for a show car.
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Powder coating isn't like wet painting, there's only one "thick" and even layer of color. However I believe you can put more layers of clear coat on it. I just don't find the gloss from powder coating to be on par with wet painting, it's good but not for a show car.
Westersund,

I appreciate the explanation, thank you.
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You're welcome.
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      12-18-2015, 02:55 AM   #12
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From wikipewdia:

Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. The main difference between a conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the binder and filler parts in a liquid suspension form. The coating is typically applied electrostatically and is then cured under heat to allow it to flow and form a "skin".


I saw a sample with two layers of clear coat. Didnt look good at all. The color had a hazy look and did not shine that nicely compared to my wheel.
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      12-19-2015, 12:45 PM   #13
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Here's another example of powder coat when I did my wheels in black pearl over 3 years ago.
With powder coat all the little nooks and crannies come out great, with no pooling or runs.
They have stood up very well.

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