Powder Coat or Paint?
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Powder Coat or Paint?
I want to paint/powder coat my rims, and all my badges...
So I've been reading around, and people are saying that powder coating is the more expensive, but better way to go? Can someone give me the pro/cons of powder coating vs painting?
What's the price I'll be looking at?
So I've been reading around, and people are saying that powder coating is the more expensive, but better way to go? Can someone give me the pro/cons of powder coating vs painting?
What's the price I'll be looking at?
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i think the price to powder coat will vary b/c i've seen a lot of people who have been quoted anywhere from 40 (obviously) to around 100 per wheel...so i'd go get a few quotes if i were you before i make a decision
Oh and btw OP, does your "T" key on your computer work?
Oh and btw OP, does your "T" key on your computer work?
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Haha dude I was up pretty late last night and I didn't even notice that..
Thanks lol.
I've called a few places here in Tacoma, Wa, and the cheapest I found was $55 per rim.
That's cheap, compared to like 5 other places that I've called. They charge $90-100 per rim.
Thanks lol.
I've called a few places here in Tacoma, Wa, and the cheapest I found was $55 per rim.
That's cheap, compared to like 5 other places that I've called. They charge $90-100 per rim.
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you dont need to fulllly sand the rims just scuff them up with a scotch bright pad decently good so the surface has scratchs and then clean reallllllly good and spray some primer get good 2 coat and paint and bam no need for 2 hours to just sand
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well im all done sanding the rims and crap.
but here in Tacoma, Washington, it DOESN'T STOP RAINING!
so i have to wait till its dry..
which is gonna be like in 1-2 weeks..
but here in Tacoma, Washington, it DOESN'T STOP RAINING!
so i have to wait till its dry..
which is gonna be like in 1-2 weeks..
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If you are painting yourself, I stress PREP. Make sure it's perfect. Sand, prime, paint, clear. If one step gets half fasted, it WILL look like ****. Take your time, do it perfect. Then it will be worth it.
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well my first rim did take me about 2 hours.
and the last 3 rims, i had 2 other friends help me out.
we finished them in about 3-4 hours.
ill be using acetone to clean them, before painting.
and the last 3 rims, i had 2 other friends help me out.
we finished them in about 3-4 hours.
ill be using acetone to clean them, before painting.
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Some information that may help you decide between the two options
Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. The main difference between a conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the binder and filler parts in a liquid suspension form. The coating is typically applied electrostatically and is then cured under heat to allow it to flow and form a "skin". The powder may be a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer. It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint.
Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. The main difference between a conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the binder and filler parts in a liquid suspension form. The coating is typically applied electrostatically and is then cured under heat to allow it to flow and form a "skin". The powder may be a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer. It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint.
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