Which way to go? Powder coat or Paint?
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Hey guys, I'm going to be doing my wheels in black and was wondering what the better option was, Powder coating or Paint? Does anyone in the socal area know of a good place to go to? How much should i expect to pay for each wheel?
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Originally Posted by bleudyno' post='612963' date='Jun 30 2008, 10:35 AM
Hey guys, I'm going to be doing my wheels in black and was wondering what the better option was, Powder coating or Paint? Does anyone in the socal area know of a good place to go to? How much should i expect to pay for each wheel?
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Definitely POWDERCOAT! It has a better bond between color and metal, and last much longer!! 
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='613709' date='Jul 1 2008, 01:20 PM
Definitely POWDERCOAT! It has a better bond between color and metal, and last much longer!!
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Originally Posted by Hyper_545i' post='613733' date='Jul 1 2008, 10:53 AM
+1 Agreed. Powdercoating involves a process where the paint is bonded to the surface via an electric charge. Powdercoating is a lot more durable.
