Powdercoating original GU alloys ???

[Hodge]

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)

[Parksy]

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

[Hodge]

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

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

[trekster]

Have you considered that plasti dip stuff mate?

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





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

[04OFF]

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

[my third 256]

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

[BigRAWesty]

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.

[Clunk]

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.

[trekster]

[BigRAWesty]

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