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tom_simes
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17th Apr 08 at 13:27   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Is powdercoating really that much stronger than paint? I understand that its better at resisting chips, hence why underbody parts are powdercoated, but how well does it hold up to a little bit of kerbing?

Its not very often I kerb mine, but I clipped the current ones a few months back but as I painted them I can easily touch them up. If powdercoated wheels contact a kerb, do they chip easily? As I know it can't just be touched up with paint.

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Think painted or powdercoated if you brush against the kerb your gonna get just about the same damage..

Misses brushed a kerb the first time i got my wheels powdercoated in white, cant say it was less damaged tbh
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quote:
Originally posted by RCoughtrie
Think painted or powdercoated if you brush against the kerb your gonna get just about the same damage..

Misses brushed a kerb the first time i got my wheels powdercoated in white, cant say it was less damaged tbh


i would damage her
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i was in a huff for a bit after that
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powder coating is far better than paint for alloys, definitely stronger and more durable
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But does it stand up to kissing a kerb Dave? As there would never really be another situation in which a wheel could chip etc.

If not, I'll paint them myself for about £20, rather than paying £40 a wheel to be done.
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£40 a wheel, thats not bad actually
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£40 a wheel is cheap indeed
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That was a guess, if its going to cost more, paint it is! I've painted my last two sets and they have been fine, just I marked the current set on a kerb.

Time to paint then!
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quote:
Originally posted by tom_simes
But does it stand up to kissing a kerb Dave? As there would never really be another situation in which a wheel could chip etc.

If not, I'll paint them myself for about £20, rather than paying £40 a wheel to be done.



well, if I had to put money on which finish would stand up better to a kerb I would betr on the powdercoating every time. it definitely withstands scrapes better and it has a much thicker finish so wont go through to the metal as easily. also its far more resiliant to brake dust.
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I know it would be better, but if it will still mark, I'll paint as I can touch up my painting.

Also, with powdercoating - would they also be able to powdercoat the plastic centrecaps the same colour?
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cant powder coat plastic no
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quote:
Originally posted by Ant
cant powder coat plastic no


You can gel coat though
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BETA powdercoating £10-£15 a wheel
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u got any details for BETA mate?

cheapest ive been quoted is £180 for all four (with tyres removed balanced etc)

 
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