the powder was 20 a rim and sandblasted all of them for 40....this guy did it at his shop where all they do is powdercoat s**t. did it off the clock for cash, no complaints from me, they look good

 

Is this an urban legend, or can someone provide pics/situation to support this? I am eager to get a set of forged, not cast wheels powdercoated, but have reservations over this issue. The shop I spoke with can use a lower temp, just under 400 degrees, but it takes longer to cure and the pc may not be as durable. They have done rims, cast and forged, with no complaints.

These will not be track wheels for me, just street rims, but if there is an accident, I dont like the idea of a broken wheel making a bad situation worse!

If I was just getting an extra set for track only, I'd just paint them a funky color and be done with it.

 

a buddy in my club powdercoats
heres a link to our site for info
http://forums.evo-ny.com/viewtopic.p...ghlight=#54289

 

It's not an urban legand. I have powder coated my EVO wheels, and I did about a months worth of research on the subject. Enkei in Japan told me the wheels were safe to powder coat as long as I used low temp cure powder. They said make sure of the low temp cure because high temps could degrade the integrety of the wheel.

 

weaken the wheel? highly unlikely right now im working in a sheet metal industry leader we do all forms of metal fab including powder coating,Yes with cast alum you need to becareful ,but to actually break a wheel come on.. it only cures through a oven for a few minutes no way should it ever weaken or fracture a wheel.. Someone would really be very unqualified for the job if this was to happen. contact me for p/c I also can machine the lip as well.

 

I'll post pictures of mine when I get them back from the PC'ers sometime this week.

 

This guy just powdercoated his stock rims and I think they did a fantastic job. Looks very clean

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=175167

 

Love the polished lip. Theres a local place around here that powdercoats, do you guys know what temp is considered "lower" for curing temps.

 

Wow, that looks very nice. I've been thinking about getting my extra set done, but the really good shop here in CA charges a whopping $160 per wheel. So I'm thinking that I may just use a little elbow grease and try to sand and paint the wheels myself.

 

Just got them back today and they turned out awesome!!!!!!!!!
I want to put them on sooooo bad, but the winters in Ohio suck ***.
Here's some pics

 

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going to go with red lugnuts this spring!

 

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Damn... nice work!!

 

evolvedmb - any info on your PC's? price etc....Please let me know! Thanks!

Mine has 2 gouges that need fixed as well - I dunno if PC will hide or bring out this defect more!