Powdercoated wheels
#17
Nordschleife Master
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
#18
Three Wheelin'
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.
#20
Rennlist Member
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?
I have no idea how the silver paint is applied. Why not try the "Wheel and Tire" forum?
#21
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.
#22
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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.
#24
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.
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.
#25
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.
#26
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by LVDell
....and the metal integrity in the wheel will be compromised from the temperature required to powdecoat, hence the reason to go painted if for the track. Last thing you want is a wheel failure.
#27
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.
#28
Originally Posted by 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.
Also you can get powdercoat material that sets at 120-140c, which I really doubt would weaken the wheel.