How to paint wheels?

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Steven Conlan

Hi Steve, I posted this in response to your question.

I dont want to take anything away from anybody elses work here that have not used the Por-15 products. But most will agree, "better" paints are probably more durable and will last longer. For the effort involved, I dont want to redo anything in even 5 years. I will admit though, there have been several products that have surprised me with how well they work compared to stuff from 20 years ago and they are not all Por-15.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?p=802152#post802152

Good Luck.

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[J_C]

I used a product that was a degreaser / phosphoric acid agent. I believe Keith recommended it to me? As far as I know it's only sold in this one hardware store in sun valley, ca.

Anyway, after that was sprayed on we used steel wool to clean off all the oxidation to get it smooth. Didn't go to the extend Bruce did, though I wish I had now. I just used mothers on the rims. Anyway, we masked with painters tape and a blade, and I believe we used caliper paint. Ended up looking ok.
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If you were willing to spend the money, I believe Keith has his done at a place where they painted and powdercoated. The pics I saw look AMAZING.

[zig06]

So the heat treating to "seal" the powder coating will not effect the wheel? I've never considered that an option bacause of the possibility of the warping in the oven.

Anyone know of a good powder coater in West Michigan?