paint or powdercoat

fasteddie222 · 01-12-2008, 07:27 PM

first off all yes i have done the search.... lol ok so i have read alot but everyone has different opinions. i want to ask this to people that have experience. What is better to paint or powder coat? quality? looks? $$$$?

thanks!!!!

blacktzak · 01-13-2008, 04:14 AM

costs betw. 50-120 per wheel but much more resistant to chipping, etc.

fasteddie222 · 01-13-2008, 10:34 AM

thanks!!!! anyone else?

fanatic · 01-13-2008, 12:09 PM

Also agree that powdercoat would offer a more resiliant finish to chips and other road hazzards. The process lends itself to have a more 'even' finish than painting. However, if you want a special paint colour or a multi colour wheel, then it may be more difficult to achieve with powdercoating.

fasteddie222 · 01-13-2008, 01:10 PM

I don't want any multicolored wheels I just want to get them flat black so I can time attack them

fanatic · 01-13-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by epimps22

I don't want any multicolored wheels I just want to get them flat black so I can time attack them

I didn't know you could powdercoat flat colours?

fasteddie222 · 01-13-2008, 11:19 PM

me neither... lol can you?

MTV · 01-13-2008, 11:40 PM

Powdercoat. Better durability.

It'll run you a little more money, but it's worth it in the end.

!Xoible · 01-13-2008, 11:43 PM

powder coat is cheaper, lasts longer. paint chips

MTV · 01-14-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mantis

powder coat is cheaper, lasts longer. paint chips

Cheaper? Really?

Zoeb@WheelDude.com · 01-14-2008, 12:24 AM

Don't powercoat cast wheels

It exposes the wheels to temperatures they were not designed to handle and can cause weakness.

mds82 · 01-14-2008, 11:46 AM

what type of wheels are they first off?

fasteddie222 · 01-14-2008, 02:13 PM

beyern mesh

BMW MotorSport · 01-15-2008, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by epimps22

beyern mesh

Why not just order them black from the factory?

fasteddie222 · 01-15-2008, 07:12 AM

because I bought the wheels from someone and also the factory dosent have all black wheels they just have the center black with silver lip

longtran · 01-15-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MTV

Cheaper? Really?

yes. painting requires more man hour to prep and paint. where as powder coating is sand blasting them and powder coating the whole rim.

DSe93 · 01-17-2008, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoeb2s

Don't powercoat cast wheels

It exposes the wheels to temperatures they were not designed to handle and can cause weakness.

+1

there is a potential of shattering the wheel.. so be careful not to hit a pot-hole at a high speed... but since you are goin all black, jus paint em!

blacktzak · 01-18-2008, 02:42 PM

I think I am going to send this idea to Mythbusters...

I always "hear" of people warning of powdercoating a wheel, but I have known dozens that have had no issues. Iv'e done it a couple times and had no issues (with tracking/autoxing), granted I'm not talking about 19's or 20's or Rota's...

I don't think that the temps they use are nearly high enough to re-temper the metal. 350 or 400 degrees... hmm, lets see on a hot day at Thunderhill I'd guess my wheels must hit at least 200-250 degrees, conservatively.

Tirerack doesn't seem to think there is an issue if it is done correctly. Just get it done right...

fasteddie222 · 01-18-2008, 02:45 PM

i have chosen to paint my wheels guys.... thanks for all of the comments

TSM330i · 01-18-2008, 03:34 PM

This sounds like an unbiased opinion from the paint industry:

http://www.paintcenter.org/rj/oct04h.cfm

I've looked into powdercoating myself. You can do many different colors today and the cost is around $100 - $150/wheel from a good shop.
Ask specialty auto shops in your area. Chances are, they know someone who's good.

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blacktzak Private 5 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2008 335i. sparkling graphite Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BERKELEY,CA iTrader: (0)	powdercoat for wheels costs betw. 50-120 per wheel but much more resistant to chipping, etc.
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fasteddie222 Colonel 109 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: e30 and x1 35i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami/Central Florida iTrader: (8)	I don't want any multicolored wheels I just want to get them flat black so I can time attack them
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fasteddie222 Colonel 109 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: e30 and x1 35i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami/Central Florida iTrader: (8)	me neither... lol can you?
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MTV Banned 243 Rep 1,906 Posts Drives: E60 M5, Volvo S60R Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	Powdercoat. Better durability. It'll run you a little more money, but it's worth it in the end.
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fasteddie222 Colonel 109 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: e30 and x1 35i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami/Central Florida iTrader: (8)	because I bought the wheels from someone and also the factory dosent have all black wheels they just have the center black with silver lip
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blacktzak Private 5 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2008 335i. sparkling graphite Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BERKELEY,CA iTrader: (0)	Hmmm I do not agree about wheels being weakened by powdercoating I think I am going to send this idea to Mythbusters... I always "hear" of people warning of powdercoating a wheel, but I have known dozens that have had no issues. Iv'e done it a couple times and had no issues (with tracking/autoxing), granted I'm not talking about 19's or 20's or Rota's... I don't think that the temps they use are nearly high enough to re-temper the metal. 350 or 400 degrees... hmm, lets see on a hot day at Thunderhill I'd guess my wheels must hit at least 200-250 degrees, conservatively. Tirerack doesn't seem to think there is an issue if it is done correctly. Just get it done right...
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fasteddie222 Colonel 109 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: e30 and x1 35i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami/Central Florida iTrader: (8)	i have chosen to paint my wheels guys.... thanks for all of the comments
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