Powder coating aluminum wheels

[weezman11]

I have a set of H2 wheels that I'll be running soon, but I want to have them powder coated black first. I would like some feedback on how well the finish holds up. Anyone running powder coated wheels please chime in.


On a side note, I'm looking to sell my current tires/wheels so if anyone is in the market for a set of 37x12.5x16.5 tires and black steel wagon wheels, let me know!

 

[Sonders]

go for it. Powder coat is a very durable finish for wheels. I have an uncle that powdercoats so I've had powdercoated rims on several vehicles. I'll be having him powdercoat a set of aluminum wheels for my truck whenever I restore it. Just like painting.....it's all about the prep before even coating them.

 

[Snoots]

I'm cleaning up some aluminum rims to replace my current steels. They cleaned up nice using a green 1" 3M Roloc and I wanted to go one step further in polishing. I used a cotton buff with white compound. Now, I do understand that you'll get a dulled coating first but IT WOULDN'T COME OFF!! I was buffing at about 1500 rpm so I don't think speed was the issue. Please can someone help. What did I do wrong? Hey! I'm talking about the rims here. I know some of you.

 

[Camar068]

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pretty nifty...

 

[Snoots]

Too bad I can't rent one or get one from Harbor Freight. Or build one if I had a welder and knew how to weld or, had more money.

 

[bluex]

My wheels are coated and have held up great, they are about 1.5 years old now.

 

[Snoots]

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My problem is not with coating but with the cleaning and polishing.
Here's some before and after bits...

 

[carlgm]

Remember that the surface needs to be roughed up in order for the powdercoat to stick properly.