Powder Coating SS/SC Rims
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Powder Coating SS/SC Rims
I'm thinking about powder coating my rims but i am concerned with the polished aluminum SS/SC rims. Would this cause a problem in the process? Would i need to somehow strip the polish off or would it be ok? Thanks
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Im not 100% sure but pretty close. The should acid wash them or sand/bead blast them first then they are washed coated and heat baked. Im pretty sure they would be fine, I was thinkin of doin the same thing.
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there really isn't a "polish" on the polished aluminum ss/sc rims. all gm did was shine up the aluminum to make it look like a mirror/polished finish. powder coat should adhere just fine. i'm sure the powder coat shop will do what is need to prep the wheels.
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well i hate to question your response but when i see the older and "non-finished" SC rims... their shaping looks a little bit sharper and flat... whereas mine look smooth and soft...
but ur prolly right i really dont know much about the rims... so thank you
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i have a 2007 ss/sc with the polished aluminum wheels. i know how they look. what i was trying to say was they don't have a coat of polish on them to make them look shinny. All GM did was take the 05'-06' rims minus the gunmetal coating, and shine them to a mirror finish. some people think they are chrome or have a coating on them. they don't. a powder coater will have no trouble prepping them.
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i have a 2007 ss/sc with the polished aluminum wheels. i know how they look. what i was trying to say was they don't have a coat of polish on them to make them look shinny. All GM did was take the 05'-06' rims minus the gunmetal coating, and shine them to a mirror finish. some people think they are chrome or have a coating on them. they don't. a powder coater will have no trouble prepping them.
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i also want to powder coat the center caps... but i want to keep the chevy logo
so do i jsut tape over the chevy logo?
and can i powder coat the lug nuts? or do i just have to buy black ones?
so do i jsut tape over the chevy logo?
and can i powder coat the lug nuts? or do i just have to buy black ones?
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i have a 2007 ss/sc with the polished aluminum wheels. i know how they look. what i was trying to say was they don't have a coat of polish on them to make them look shinny. All GM did was take the 05'-06' rims minus the gunmetal coating, and shine them to a mirror finish. some people think they are chrome or have a coating on them. they don't. a powder coater will have no trouble prepping them.
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I hate to say yur wrong but I know for a fact the 07 polished SC wheels do have a coating, i had to get one repaired. And when they powder coat they will have to strip it off. And if you want to podercoat the center caps they will probly melt the plastic on the back of them when they bake them, best bet would be to just paint the center caps and lug nuts
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i cant be givin out freebies!! sorry guys!! i might be working for the guy soon tho so ill see what i can do in the near future..
otherwise NO PROMISES
and thanks guys for all of the help
what about powder coat black with a chrome lip?
otherwise NO PROMISES
and thanks guys for all of the help
what about powder coat black with a chrome lip?
Last edited by CLCHNGO; 01-30-2010 at 02:40 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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