Oak

if that's the case then, I wonder why they don't use the same paints on the entire car? would make an extremely durable finish.

LVDell

Actually, many of the wheels are the SAME color as the body (GT Silver for example). You're thinking the paint on the car is subpar? I have as many chips on my wheel paint as I do on the body of the car. But then again, the crap throw up on the track doesn't help

Oak

by what my refinisher mentioned it was clearly not just the standard type paint that would be on the finish of the car body. he also refinishes car body and parts. whatever it is I don't think it's just the same. could be a special primer, although he was very certain it was a powder coat.

LVDell

only those at PAG can really answer that question.

enthusiast

I do not believe Porsche AG paints the standard wheels as it is all done by their vendors. The exception would be the optional paint to match exterior color.

I have no idea how the silver paint is applied. Why not try the "Wheel and Tire" forum?

vegasgolf98

I personally would NEVER track a powder coated wheel again, I could have been killed and was fortunate. LV Dell is right and saw what can happen first hand. You can either take the advice of experience or ignore it. It's your life.

Larry Harris

This is really a timely question and answer as I was thinking of powdercoating the factory wheels on my GT3. Thanks guys for the information.

fm996tt

It could just be that the top coat is clear powder and the base paint is liquid. You could see craks through clear powder??

LastGT3

You know...everything chips...including powercoat. and although powdercoating colours have expanded...if you want match, you are betteroff with paint. Also, light colours are the best to use in any case to see flaws.
I think the OEM looks best. Buy aftermarket for the bling-street use and keep the durable & PAG tested wheels for actual driving. You have 0 real investment by PAG in aftermarket...but its your life and your choice.

WearyMicrobe

Since I have been contemplating this question for a while, if I paint my track rims a bright obnotious color will it be easier to see any cracks during inspection our would it cover them up.

DanH

I've heard that mentioned, but how hot does powdercoating get? Its not like wheels don't get really hot on track anyway!

vegasgolf98

In order to strip the wheels to powdercoat them, it must be heated to high temperatures-weakening the wheel for track loads, especially a GT3. If you powdercoated them raw, you won't have this problem- although it will still hide the cracks.

WearyMicrobe

Why would you have to heat them up, you can use a plastic media in the blaster and almost no heat would be transsfered, I use it on very thin metals occationally.

Also you can get powdercoat material that sets at 120-140c, which I really doubt would weaken the wheel.