Powder Coating Wheels ??

Matt · 29-07-2010, 10:28 PM

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 · 30-07-2010, 04:59 PM

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** · 30-07-2010, 05:08 PM

+1 what he said

**glendog74** · 30-07-2010, 06:37 PM

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

Matt · 31-07-2010, 10:05 AM

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

KingM3 · 31-07-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by glendog74

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

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

**glendog74** · 31-07-2010, 11:30 AM

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

DuncanR · 02-08-2010, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glendog74

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

....other than the colour !!

**glendog74** · 02-08-2010, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuncanR

....other than the colour !!

Goat blower

**DazBlackCSL** · 02-08-2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuncanR

....other than the colour !!

29-07-2010, 10:28 PM	#1
Matt Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stockport Posts: 28 Casino cash: $491	Powder Coating Wheels ?? 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 ?

30-07-2010, 04:59 PM	#2
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	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. __________________

30-07-2010, 05:08 PM	#3
DazBlackCSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shaboogling Posts: 7,199 Casino cash: $28478	+1 what he said __________________ CSL Register Lifestyle Coach and Social Secretary

30-07-2010, 06:37 PM	#4
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32309	I've powder coated both my sets - no problems at all __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

31-07-2010, 11:30 AM	#7
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32309	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 __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

31-07-2010, 10:05 AM	#5
Matt Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stockport Posts: 28 Casino cash: $491	Nice one, I'll get it booked in again !!!