maybe someone else knows better
powdre coat yes or no!!!
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From: Piedmont, SC Currently Own: 99 Nassau blue FRC. Previously Owned: 84,95,98 Indy Pace,01 Z06
Powdercoating can weaken rims when in the hands of a improperly trained powdercoater. Usually powdercoating requires a 400 degree temp and around 20 minutes for curing. Sometimes things require additional coats of powdercoating just like in painting and then this is what can weaken the metals. The main concern is too not let the temp. exceed 500 degrees. This is what really weakens the metals. I prefer powdercoating over painting, simply because it is a lot tougher finish and can resist chemicals better than paint. If you powdercoat, just make sure you choose someone who is knowledgeable in doing so.
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Originally Posted by NVTHIS
Powdercoating can weaken rims when in the hands of a improperly trained powdercoater. Usually powdercoating requires a 400 degree temp and around 20 minutes for curing. Sometimes things require additional coats of powdercoating just like in painting and then this is what can weaken the metals. The main concern is too not let the temp. exceed 500 degrees. This is what really weakens the metals. I prefer powdercoating over painting, simply because it is a lot tougher finish and can resist chemicals better than paint. If you powdercoat, just make sure you choose someone who is knowledgeable in doing so.
Very good advice. 
Also make sure the particular powder coat you want or choose is UV resistant. Not all types are. A good powder coater will be aware of this though.
Drifting
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From: Central CA
Originally Posted by dave02coupe
i want to paint a set of wheels black to put on my white 02. is a good prep and paint all i need or should i powder coat?
NO!!!! If your going to powder coat... put some White rims on your White 02!!! That looks SWEEEEETT!!!
There are some pics around the forum of that! Very nice looking!
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[QUOTE=dave02coupe]got my heart set on the black! but have never seen white???[/QUOTE
i've seen 'em on the forum, believe it or not.......IT LOOKS HOT......PHOTO SHOP HELP GUYS? you can get black rims everywhere, how many times have you seen white? clean........rich.....classy
i've seen 'em on the forum, believe it or not.......IT LOOKS HOT......PHOTO SHOP HELP GUYS? you can get black rims everywhere, how many times have you seen white? clean........rich.....classy
Melting Slicks
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From: Franklin IN
Take a powder its a good thang.
Originally Posted by dave02coupe
i want to paint a set of wheels black to put on my white 02. is a good prep and paint all i need or should i powder coat?
Drifting
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From: Central CA
Originally Posted by dave02coupe
got my heart set on the black! but have never seen white???
Here you go bro:
Also, I had a pos on here a while back with more links to this and others... here is the link to my Post on here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...8&forum_id=103
And here's the link to a white on white Z06:
http://www.isitfast.com/Noharleys.htm
That look is VERY
And very unique... think about it at least...
And if your going to get them powder coated... you can get any color... why not put your car in a league of its own!
