Powdercoating original GU alloys ???

Has anybody here successfully powder coated their original alloys? Just saw how good they look in black, but I'm not confident in a paint job. Getting mixed feedback from powder coating places, some say a big no no because alloy can warp or crack due to the heat enforced during the process, others say, no dramas, they do it all the time. It's 50/50.

Kind of pissed off. Already ordered new tyres on 16" dynamic rims, and only then saw how good these look in black. lol

(below photos are off an eBay listing)

http://imageshack.us/a/img23/9234/dbjz.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img844/2007/ynv1.jpg

Why not paint them in 2 pac black? Very durable.

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Originally Posted by Parksy

Why not paint them in 2 pac black? Very durable.

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I had 2 navara sets 2 pac-ed, and both within weeks, especially off-road, copped stone chips and scratches and looked shyte with alloy standing out through it. Both were done professionally and not a home job so, so whether those guys done a real shit job, or 2 pac really isn't the way to go, I'm not sure. :S

Have you considered that plasti dip stuff mate?

http://www.autobarn.com.au/plasti-di...rubber-coating


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR14nrlJxZc


I guess the advantage is that you can peel it off and redo it over and over again, That's gotta be a win!


Cheers,
Eric.


*edit* here's another site.
http://getdipped.com.au/products.html

Get a price on sandblasting and powder coating them, it may put you off, i know it did for me !

threedogs i think did some talk to him here is his link
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...powder+coating

Been quoted $45 a rim to be powder coated. That's a 15" steel sunny though.

Also powder coat is just as venerable to stone chips as 2pack paint.
If that's the case I'd suggest enamel and carry a can of black to patch up.

Have a butchers at Stropps rims, only partly powder coated but look great. Pretty sure he's got some pics in his thread somewhere of what they look like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VnpfSVvTr0

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Originally Posted by trekster

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VnpfSVvTr0

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No masking required... :what:
How's ya brake disc going??? Lol