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Post by dhb5610 on Jun 27, 2022 8:41:30 GMT
Has anyone considered, or had their wheels on their P5B power coated instead of having them re chromed which as we all know is very expensive. This is just something I'm thinking over at the moment.
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jun 27, 2022 9:33:15 GMT
David Green does them David  |
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Post by dhb5610 on Jun 27, 2022 9:40:00 GMT
David Green does them David  Powder coating? have you seen the results is there a serious downside to having them powder coated? |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jun 27, 2022 10:46:08 GMT
Hi David Powder coat is not indestructible but neither is chrome you treat them both the same with a good polish :-) I have a picture prior to the Satin Black stage!  |
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Post by dhb5610 on Jun 27, 2022 12:02:49 GMT
Hi David Powder coat is not indestructible but neither is chrome you treat them both the same with a good polish :-) I have a picture prior to the Satin Black stage! Thank you I know that neither of them are indestructible and I have a firm up here in West Yorkshire that can do it for me. My question which I guess you have answered was is there a real downside to powder coating as apposed to re chroming. From what you are saying I guess the answer is no. Thank you for your help |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jun 27, 2022 14:36:39 GMT
Hi David get a sample of their finish there are good and bad products! the segments in Satin Black need to be done in Fine Line masking paper very time-consuming!
The process is the same as body work to some degree, the problem is if the chrome is pitted or pealing that will still be under the primer as I don't think they will remove the chrome, so to do the job right the rims have to be gone right over with filler to give a smooth surface for the primer to get the finish.
Make sure they do the complete wheel inside and the rear
If the powder coat takes a knock it may crack so when they fit your tyres they will have to be careful.
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Post by dhb5610 on Jun 27, 2022 15:47:02 GMT
Hi David get a sample of their finish there are good and bad products! the segments in Satin Black need to be done in Fine Line masking paper very time-consuming! The process is the same as body work to some degree, the problem is if the chrome is pitted or pealing that will still be under the primer as I don't think they will remove the chrome, so to do the job right the rims have to be gone right over with filler to give a smooth surface for the primer to get the finish. Make sure they do the complete wheel inside and the rear If the powder coat takes a knock it may crack so when they fit your tyres they will have to be careful. Thank you, you have given me all the information I need I plan on giving who ever I find to do the job the spare wheel as a trial then see where we go from there |
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Post by davidg on Jun 27, 2022 22:25:31 GMT
Yes i have a set here ready now
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