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Old 03-26-2018, 06:58 PM   #1
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Powder Coated Wheels

I thought I was looking to get our chrome wheels powder coated black but after talking to the guy today, he kind of scared me away by saying there's a somewhat decent change that the chrome would 'bubble' and end up looking terrible.

Has anyone powder coated their wheels and anyone know if this is something I should really be worried about?

Or is a better option to just buy something new and sell the chrome ones?

Currently plasti dipped and getting new tires so looking for a better option.


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Old 03-26-2018, 07:30 PM   #2
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Powder coat guy should lightly sandblast the wheels anyways, chrome should come right off... my factory wheels are powder coated and look great
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Old 03-26-2018, 07:34 PM   #3
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Could always hydrodip
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Old 03-26-2018, 07:37 PM   #4
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Powder coat guy should lightly sandblast the wheels anyways, chrome should come right off... my factory wheels are powder coated and look great
he said he would be sandblasting them but that all the chrome wouldn't come off and there would be a chance that happens. I've only had small parts on my motorcycle powder coated and didn't have this happen, but this guy kind of scared me off. seems like a pretty reputable company.

https://www.kvfquad.com/powder-coating/

Anyone have recommendations of someone else to talk to in Eastern Iowa?
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Old 03-26-2018, 07:38 PM   #5
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"the guy" is an idiot. I have had many chrome rims powder coated. I just had a chrome motorcycle rim done last week from chrome to black.

Wrong forum btw.
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Old 03-26-2018, 09:38 PM   #6
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"the guy" is an idiot. I have had many chrome rims powder coated. I just had a chrome motorcycle rim done last week from chrome to black.

Wrong forum btw.
sorry...mod can please move as needed.

i'll call a few other places and see who's confident in doing this.
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Old 03-27-2018, 08:46 AM   #7
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First off sandblasting will not remove chrome, however if your chrome is in good condition you can powder coat right over the chrome and you will have no issues, my powder coater does it al the time.
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Old 03-27-2018, 09:54 AM   #8
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First off sandblasting will not remove chrome, however if your chrome is in good condition you can powder coat right over the chrome and you will have no issues, my powder coater does it al the time.
This.. Chrome isn't removed by sand blasting however IF the chrome is in good shape it will be fine. Any pitting or bubbling and its too late. The pitting and bubbling will continue under the powder coat and cause issues
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