Powder coating

Sdracing · 08-11-2010, 11:53 AM

Just out of curiousity how/why do you check the temperature of the hub of the wheel.

Second, why would you powder coat a track wheel? Just picking up weight so it looks better?

Agreed as to: Ask smart questions when getting your tires powder coated.

Red Bread · 08-11-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdracing

Just out of curiousity how/why do you check the temperature of the hub of the wheel.

Second, why would you powder coat a track wheel? Just picking up weight so it looks better?

Agreed as to know that the person is powder coating knows what they are doing.

Infrared thermometers are great for measuring tire temps across the tire, much more useful than a pressure gauge. They're also handy for testing wheel, brake and differential temps, as well as trouble shooting under the hood. Plus you can point them at anything, which comes in handy between sessions.

Powdercoating a wheel adds about four to eight ounces, not really significant, and when removing the stock paint or powder, it doesn't net anything. Using a car for road and track usage and using aggressive track pads, I get lots of embedded pad material, and the stock silver shows a lot of that, changing to a darker color helps to hide that. Short answer - style.

TPLSM3 · 08-11-2010, 07:56 PM

Anything is possible, however I've been 2+years on this set with NO issues. My buddy that has been running around 5 years on his powder coated wheels has never had any issues either. Seems to hold up better than paint for sure. I'm happy with mine.

seslait · 09-25-2010, 10:27 AM

Hey guys thanks for all the feedback. At last, here are some pics of my rims powdercoated.
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&i...disp=inline&zw

https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&i...disp=inline&zw

UdubBadger · 09-25-2010, 10:33 AM

^those pix didn't work FYI

Itanius · 09-25-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by seslait

Hey guys thanks for all the feedback. At last, here are some pics of my rims powdercoated.
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&i...disp=inline&zw

https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&i...disp=inline&zw

You can't link pics from a Gmail email. You'll need to upload them to a photo sharing site.

seslait · 09-25-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

^those pix didn't work FYI

My bad

Itanius · 09-25-2010, 06:53 PM

Very nice, seslait!

dmailloux · 09-27-2010, 07:51 AM

I just sent you a pm, wow! I love 'em makes the stock wheels look so so much better. Getting mine done in like 2 weeks now.

seslait · 09-27-2010, 12:00 PM

Due to popular demand here are more pics. I just had these in my phone ll post better ones later.

Thanks to those who have PM'd me with compliments.

Fone Phreak · 09-28-2010, 08:15 PM

such a cool wheel offered as stock. my .02

seslait · 09-29-2010, 07:09 AM

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such a cool wheel offered as stock. my .02

Indeed. Main reason why I went the powdercoat route.

Your car looks pimp.

N55_BBM · 09-29-2010, 10:06 PM

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Here's a quick pic of mine powder coated matte black.

hey do you have more pictures? I also drive an AW and would be interested in seeing what it looks like seen from farther away

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TPLSM3 Captain 71 Rep 652 Posts Drives: '16 Porsche GT4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (12)	Anything is possible, however I've been 2+years on this set with NO issues. My buddy that has been running around 5 years on his powder coated wheels has never had any issues either. Seems to hold up better than paint for sure. I'm happy with mine.
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seslait Private First Class 15 Rep 148 Posts Drives: 135I Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MIAMI iTrader: (3)	Hey guys thanks for all the feedback. At last, here are some pics of my rims powdercoated. https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&i...disp=inline&zw https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&i...disp=inline&zw
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Itanius Lieutenant 8 Rep 567 Posts Drives: Silver Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: OR iTrader: (4)	Very nice, seslait! __________________ 2008 AW 135i (sold)
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seslait Private First Class 15 Rep 148 Posts Drives: 135I Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MIAMI iTrader: (3)	Due to popular demand here are more pics. I just had these in my phone ll post better ones later. Thanks to those who have PM'd me with compliments. Attached Images
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09-28-2010, 08:15 PM	#33
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