Wheel Powder Coating Question

[Yatzee]

I have heard some negative things about powder coating wheels. Mainly that the heat process involved can screw up the wheels strength when done after the wheel is manufactured. Is this something to worry about, I'd rather powder coat then paint b/c or the durability.

Also I have powder coated wheels in the past and just left the inside hub that rests on the top hat of the rotor un coated and have never had problems.

Any thoughts?

Thanks, Alex

[NewtoM3]

I would not worry. Defenitly go powdercoat. They cook the paint at only 400F too cold to do any damage.

[Jim M3]

Think of the heat brakes create inside the wheel wells.

[Yatzee]

Sold...thanks guys.

[ellomdian]

As long as who ever is powdercoating knows what they are doing, you should end up with a great, durable finish.

I don't think you can heat up the wheels enough in a powdercoat oven to compromise their integrity.

[fcvapor05]

You definately can fuck wheels up if the powdercoater isn't experienced. Be careful.

[m3mobbin]

I've heard that Kosei's can have strength problems when powdercoated at high temp (apparently there is different heat ranges of powdercoats), other than that I've never seen anyone with problems with powdercoating. I've had 2 sets of wheels powdercoated and they held up fine to street abuse and many of my friends have had wheels p-coated with success.


I have heard some negative things about powder coating wheels. Mainly that the heat process involved can screw up the wheels strength when done after the wheel is manufactured. Is this something to worry about, I'd rather powder coat then paint b/c or the durability.

Also I have powder coated wheels in the past and just left the inside hub that rests on the top hat of the rotor un coated and have never had problems.

Any thoughts?

Thanks, Alex

[Yatzee]

I've never had a problem and know tons of people w/o issues. Just something I heard and wanted to reassure myself before I do another set.

Thanks, Alex

[shim]

the curing temp is probably the most important part of the powdercoating process as too high of a curing temp can screw up the metallurgy of the wheel and thereby weakening/deforming the aluminum wheel and possibly causing failure.

but as stated, the good powdercoat shops know the precise temp to cure it to and 400 degrees is usually a good curing temp.