powder coating
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Racer
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From: Tampa Bay Fl.
powder coating
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good shop in the Tampa Bay area for powder coating a set of wheels? I considered painting them but that is a lot of sanding and prep. Is there any advantage to this process or would painting be a better choice?
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St. Jude Donor '11
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What type of wheels do your currently have. Chrome will need to be really sanded or the paint will never stick. Aluminum or painted wheels will only need a rough up to the paint to stick. Have you looked into the Plastidip or Superwrap. both can be done with out any prep work (cleaning is needed of course) and they are both removable. Powder coating is supposed to be much better then painting. I live in the Tampa Bay area and googled it and found a few different shops that do it. I got prices that ranged from $350-$700
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If you sand your chrome it will be destroyed forever and you will not be able to get it back. Plus, unless done well (a lot time involved) sanding marks will show thru since aluminum scratches very easily. Dupli-Color, as I recall has a kit in a box for about $20 that, according to the video, will bond to chrome very nicely. I watched a video on how to black tint chrome for a black chrome effect.
Racer
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Plastidip is a good temporary fix to ensure that you like it. I did mine two years ago, and just respray once a year or so and it looks great. I like the flat look of the Plastidip and it is super easy.
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St. Jude Donor '11
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If you sand your chrome it will be destroyed forever and you will not be able to get it back. Plus, unless done well (a lot time involved) sanding marks will show thru since aluminum scratches very easily. Dupli-Color, as I recall has a kit in a box for about $20 that, according to the video, will bond to chrome very nicely. I watched a video on how to black tint chrome for a black chrome effect.
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Racer
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From: Tampa Bay Fl.
wheels are painted so chrome is not an issue. for me.
If you sand your chrome it will be destroyed forever and you will not be able to get it back. Plus, unless done well (a lot time involved) sanding marks will show thru since aluminum scratches very easily. Dupli-Color, as I recall has a kit in a box for about $20 that, according to the video, will bond to chrome very nicely. I watched a video on how to black tint chrome for a black chrome effect.
