Powder Coating
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Powder Coating
Has anyone had any wheels powder coated. I called a shop and they Quoted me $40.00 per wheel if I beed blast them myself. How's that price sound. I have never had anything coated. Not sure of cost.
Burning Brakes
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From: DAVIE/FORT LAUDERDALE FL
Originally Posted by skidder865
Has anyone had any wheels powder coated. I called a shop and they Quoted me $40.00 per wheel if I beed blast them myself. How's that price sound. I have never had anything coated. Not sure of cost.
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Take the time to inquire as to the PC used. PC can be done in various techniques, and application specific materials. I'm currently doing trials on Marine application for Stainless Steel. I've learned a lot and was surprised to find that there is even a primer for better bonding of coatings. Dupont Rep. is working with me on this trial. Al W.
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Becareful when you use sad to blast the rims. The beads can get stuck in the crevises(spelling?) and when you pc the rim it will not look to good in those spots. You might want to find someone that uses walnut shells instead of glass bead.
67vetteal gave some good advise. Make sure you find out what they use to prep the parts or if they do anything at all. Preping the product is extremely important as the powder will bond better and not chip or flake. See if the acid etch the parts first. We own a powder coating plant and we are the 3rd largest in FL so I have some experience it powder too.
67vetteal gave some good advise. Make sure you find out what they use to prep the parts or if they do anything at all. Preping the product is extremely important as the powder will bond better and not chip or flake. See if the acid etch the parts first. We own a powder coating plant and we are the 3rd largest in FL so I have some experience it powder too.
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