Re: Painting Wheel Rims

From: AlpineDriver(at)aol.com
Date: Mon Nov 22 1999 - 10:45:58 CST


In a message dated 11/21/99 10:22:17 PM Pacific Standard Time,
ihobbis(at)wave.co.nz writes:

<< I have a powdercoat facility and whilst it is wonderful for non stressed or
 decorative applications, I would be careful about doing any rims...
 As the rims are subjected to alot of stone chipping, this becomes the
 perfect start point for rust to creep under the powdercoat. And once
 started..nothing will stop it. >>

This sure makes sense and is causing me some concern but lots of guys
powdercoat their front suspensions and that too would be exposed to stone
chipping. Wouldn't that be a concern for the same reasons?

Rob Carpenter (worried)



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