Powder coating alloys

pablo · Post by **pablo** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 6:36 am

I read somewhere that having alloy wheels powder coated can weaken them and can cause them to crack/fail under extreme conditions such as track use.
Has anyone else heard of this happening or is it safe to do?

Post by **Stuart** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 6:38 pm

It's only unsafe if you go to someone that doesn't know what they are doing. Ask the company you intend to use how they powdercoat wheels and take it from there.......

pablo · Post by **pablo** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 6:49 pm

Cheers Stu.

Fast Eddy · Post by **Fast Eddy** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:41 pm

Yes, you have to be careful. I had my Advans wet sprayed for that reason. The temp of the oven can affect the structure of the alloy.

Eddy

Billy · Post by **Billy** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:09 am

I have never came across this problem,my brother does powder coating for a living
But as above I guess if someone does not know what they are doing there will be a problem...

Post by **Ben** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 12:57 pm

I also had my volks hand stripped and sprayed.

However I would take advice directly from the firm you intend to use.

pablo · Post by **pablo** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 4:52 pm

Cheers for all the replies guys.

I'll have to get to Wayne to arrange a meet as i've no idea who the company is. Wayne's contact.