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To powdercoat, or not to powdercoat... that is the question
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| View Poll Results: Should I powdercoat the rims matte/satin black? | |||
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| 09-24-2008, 12:20 AM | #1 |
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To powdercoat, or not to powdercoat... that is the question
So I'm debating whether or not to powdercoat my rims matte/satin black. GF says NO! but I wanted my fellow E9xers' opinion.
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| 09-24-2008, 12:21 AM | #2 |
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I like the contrast, so my vote would be to leave them as is.
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| 09-24-2008, 12:22 AM | #3 |
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do it
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Powercoat the spokes, leave the lip as it is !!!
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 i'm all for being your own. do what you want.  i voted yes.  i think this car still have the pmbs on. |
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Assuming that is a cast wheel, DO NOT powdercoat it. You will eventually crack the wheel if you powder coat a cast wheel. It will weaken the wheel by altering the molecular structure of the wheel due to the heat required to cure the powdercoat.
If you want to change the color of the wheel, paint it. my vote is: No, do not powder coat it, YES, paint it black!  |
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Do it backwards, powdercoat the lip, leave the spokes alone.
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leave as is. looks better
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