Powder Coating Wheels ??

[Matt]

Went to drop my car off at the wheelspecialist this morning for a wheel refurb (full strip and powder coat), chap didn't want to do them as he thought they were magnesium, he showed me a set of mag race wheels that were knackered from the powder coating process (very porous). I tried to assure him it was a myth but doubt then crept into my mind...so I said I would investigate and get back to him.

Anyone had their wheels powder coated ?? Any issues with the finish ?

[karbonkid]

These aren't magnesium. Most dealers are under the impression they are but infact are made from lightweight Alloy.
If these were magnesium they would be around 5kg each.

[DazBlackCSL]

+1 what he said :smt047

[glendog74]

I've powder coated both my sets - no problems at all :thumbs:

http://a.imageshack.us/img360/7862/dsc01793kw2.jpg

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww282/glendog74/DSC03077.jpg

[Matt]

Nice one, I'll get it booked in again !!!

:thumbs:

[KingM3]

I've powder coated both my sets - no problems at all :thumbs:

http://a.imageshack.us/img360/7862/dsc01793kw2.jpg

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww282/glendog74/DSC03077.jpg

Rob
What finish are the black wheels, gloss or semi/satin.

[glendog74]

Hi Simon,

They're gloss black. The photo was taken as the sun was setting so they don't look quite as they would usually.

Rob :thumbs:

[DuncanR]

I've powder coated both my sets - no problems at all :thumbs: ....other than the colour !! :hahaha:

[glendog74]

....other than the colour !! :hahaha:

Goat blower :smt062

[DazBlackCSL]

....other than the colour !! :hahaha:

:hahaha: