Powercoating Info.

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MisterEd:
Whoever said you had to beadblast is selling you an extra service unless you're starting with a wheel that already has a finish on it. I started with just polished wheels, we "cleaned" the little dust that was on the new wheels off of them, and then powdercoated... 12,000 miles later, there are absolutely no problems and that's on and off road.....including a lot of mountain gravel roads.....

Ed<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I have been powdercoating factory wheels, so they absolutley need to be beadblasted first. We tried one wheel without striping it and the PC didn't adhere properly.

"Powder coating is an advanced method of applying a decorative and protective finish to a wide range of materials and products that are used by both industries and consumers. The powder used for the process is a mixture of finely ground particles of pigment and resin, which is sprayed onto a surface to be coated. The charged powder particles adhere to the electrically grounded surfaces until heated and fused into a smooth coating in a curing oven. The result is a uniform, durable, high-quality, and attractive finish. Powder coating is the fastest-growing finishing technology in North America, representing over 10% of all industrial finishing applications." found on:
http://www.powdercoating.org/benefits/

We only deal with high quality industrial powdercoaters, and everyone of them that I consulted with strongly suggested that the factory wheels be striped for the the PC to adhere properly.

BTW, your black Atlas wheels look great.

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