Aleex
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Registered: 21st Jul 09
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Bored of my gloss black Casero's and looking to get them done in arthancrite (or however you spell it).
Now, not sure wether to get them powdder-coated or painted?
Whats the difference? advantages/ disadvantages?
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LukeD
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Go powdercoated! Its alot stronger!
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Mike
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Powdercoating is stronger/longer lasting.
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Aleex
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i take it its more expensive aswell?
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Ben G
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about the same price really.
just takes longer compared to spraying as they need the wheels, whereas spraying can be done via a mobile alloy wheels repair guy.
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mike56gte
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powder coat is far better it will last alot longer than paint these are my cesaro powder coated anthrisite
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Aleex
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right will look at getting them powder-coated then! any one got any idea of nice dark shades of arthancrite?
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Sean8v
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Powder coating is much better . Mine on my 306 cost £140 to get done
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ed
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quote:
Originally posted by Aleex
i take it its more expensive aswell?
Cheaper, it's an industrial coating.
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3CorsaMeal
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painted imo much nicer, also easier to repair if needed.
i don't think powder coat is as great as people make out
[Edited on 27-04-2010 by 3CorsaMeal]
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Col004
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Get it powder coated mate.. Painted is pants. Its chips easier and marks easier if you end up getting a rough tyre fitter in the future. There is no disadvantage to powder coating.
[Edited on 27-04-2010 by Col004]
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Aleex
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will hopefully be getting them powder-tcoated then! does any one know any nice dark shades of arthancrite?
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Daveskater
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Find a place to get it done and ask them about what shades of dark grey they have. They should have colour charts so you can pick one out.
I'm getting mine painted but that's because I want the awesome metallic flake  If it was a solid colour like you're going for then definitely powdercoat.
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mike56gte
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quote:
Originally posted by Aleex
will hopefully be getting them powder-tcoated then! does any one know any nice dark shades of arthancrite?
the place i got mine done had a little room with powder coated wheels, rocker cover etc in all different colours so you can see what they look like
[Edited on 27-04-2010 by mike56gte]
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corsagsigav
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so the question is where is the best place for powder coating
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RichR
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We have every fabrication powder coated on the boats, aluminium or stainless; the finsih is much smoother (in general) than paint, you don't get orange peel effect and its a hard, durable finish - plus its dirt cheap.
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Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
painted imo much nicer, also easier to repair if needed.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/jimjonowen/Corrado/DSC01515.jpg
i don't think powder coat is as great as people make out
[Edited on 27-04-2010 by 3CorsaMeal]
wash your mouth out boy
powdercoating in mid silver £35 a wheel
[Edited on 27-04-2010 by Steve]
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IvIarkgraham
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i had my wheels painted
lasted 2 weeks before they were chipped, powdercoating has lasted 6 years
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3CorsaMeal
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looks lumpy steve, like an old cast manifold
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Steve
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they are completely smooth, and glossy, trust me, as good as any paint finish iv seen
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Steve
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3CorsaMeal
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powder coat weakens your wheels
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Steve
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i think thats a bit of an internet rumour, iv never seen anyones wheels suffer as a result of powdercoating, they are baked circa 400 degrees, apparently they can take 900 degrees + before being damaged
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3CorsaMeal
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same here, your wheels still look fine to me 
are the centre caps painted?
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Bonney
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
powder coat weakens your wheels
Aren't most wheels owder coated from the factory 
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