Alcoa wheels -Perhaps a clear powder coat?

[marcus mcgee]

Zac;

Just a thought, but what about a clear powder coat finish? Might work with the
polished Al. Just a weird thought.

Marcus

> Mark,
>
> A clear coat does seem like the ideal solution, but I'm not sure how well
> it would stick on polished wheels.

 

[zachary zehnacker]

Marcus,
I do think it is a possibility. I did list it in my message, but I guess
my other ramblings hid it . I do not know much about the surface prep
required for powder coating. Anybody know if powder coating works well on
polished metal? I think it would withstand the brake heat. Would the
aluminum lose any of its properties in the bake stage? The do it yourself
kit (Eastwood) goes to around 450F only because it is meant for a home
oven. I'm not sure what the commercial applications normally use. I would
think the powder coat would be much more chip resistant than a paint clear
coat. There might be a problem with yellowing over time though. Anyone
more familiar with powder coating have any thoughts?

Zak

>Zac;
>
>Just a thought, but what about a clear powder coat finish? Might work
with the
>polished Al. Just a weird thought.
>
>Marcus

 

[thom hole]

In this months issue of 'VW Trends' Magazine there is an article about doing your own powder coating using a common house type of oven. It appears to be a new formulation of the powder coat materials that do their thing at a temp that can be obtained in a regular oven. They spoke about lots of color options. If anyone is interest I will get my copy and put the details here.....TH

>Marcus,
> I do think it is a possibility. I did list it in my message, but I guess
>my other ramblings hid it . I do not know much about the surface prep
>required for powder coating. Anybody know if powder coating works well on
>polished metal? I think it would withstand the brake heat. Would the
>aluminum lose any of its properties in the bake stage? The do it yourself
>kit (Eastwood) goes to around 450F only because it is meant for a home
>oven. I'm not sure what the commercial applications normally use. I would
>think the powder coat would be much more chip resistant than a paint clear
>coat. There might be a problem with yellowing over time though. Anyone
>more familiar with powder coating have any thoughts?
>
> Zak
>
>
>
>

>>Zac;
>>
>>Just a thought, but what about a clear powder coat finish? Might work
>with the
>>polished Al. Just a weird thought.
>>
>>Marcus
>

Thom Hole
Cisco Systems Inc.
Inside Sales Manager - Verticals
ph: (919) 472-3975
fx: (408) 525-0232
800-888-8187 x23975

 

[chuck will]

The similar or same article was in Hot Rod mag too! But you'd have to use the local Pizza Huts oven. The oven at home, at least mine is a lot smaller than those wheels. Chuck

> In this months issue of 'VW Trends' Magazine there is an article about doing your own powder coating using a common house type of oven. It appears to be a new formulation of the powder coat materials that do their thing at a temp that can be obtained in a regular oven. They spoke about lots of color options. If anyone is interest I will get my copy and put the details here.....TH
>

> >Marcus,
> > I do think it is a possibility. I did list it in my message, but I guess
> >my other ramblings hid it . I do not know much about the surface prep
> >required for powder coating. Anybody know if powder coating works well on
> >polished metal? I think it would withstand the brake heat. Would the
> >aluminum lose any of its properties in the bake stage? The do it yourself
> >kit (Eastwood) goes to around 450F only because it is meant for a home
> >oven. I'm not sure what the commercial applications normally use. I would
> >think the powder coat would be much more chip resistant than a paint clear
> >coat. There might be a problem with yellowing over time though. Anyone
> >more familiar with powder coating have any thoughts?
> >
> > Zak
> >
> >
> >
> >

> >>Zac;
> >>
> >>Just a thought, but what about a clear powder coat finish? Might work
> >with the
> >>polished Al. Just a weird thought.
> >>
> >>Marcus
> >
>
> Thom Hole
> Cisco Systems Inc.
> Inside Sales Manager - Verticals
> ph: (919) 472-3975
> fx: (408) 525-0232
> 800-888-8187 x23975

 

[darren paget]

OK here is my 5cents worth(canadian). Powder coating, to me, is the way to go. Prep
is easy but better if not done by yourself. Finish can be any color you want. Match
your coach or accent color. To prep take it to your local PLASTA BLASTER not sand
blasting. Plastic beads re used instead of sand. It doesn't pit the aluminum. Powder
coating places love to see this done because it is completely non-intrusive to the
aluminum. Take your wheels to a place that can powder coat them, pick your color and
finish and patiently wait. You will be very happy with your new wheels. Oven
temperature to powder coat is normally 430 f. Cost to plasta blast and powder coat
here in Calgary is $55.00/wheel. Keep in mind this is a Canadian price. They do look
really good when you are done. Maintenance....wash with coach...dry.

> Marcus,
> I do think it is a possibility. I did list it in my message, but I guess
> my other ramblings hid it . I do not know much about the surface prep
> required for powder coating. Anybody know if powder coating works well on
> polished metal? I think it would withstand the brake heat. Would the
> aluminum lose any of its properties in the bake stage? The do it yourself
> kit (Eastwood) goes to around 450F only because it is meant for a home
> oven. I'm not sure what the commercial applications normally use. I would
> think the powder coat would be much more chip resistant than a paint clear
> coat. There might be a problem with yellowing over time though. Anyone
> more familiar with powder coating have any thoughts?
>
> Zak
>

> >Zac;
> >
> >Just a thought, but what about a clear powder coat finish? Might work
> with the
> >polished Al. Just a weird thought.
> >
> >Marcus