Lobster forks powder coated?
#16
I got a quote for powder coating my lobster forks and it was $450.00, The powder coater would not powder coat the wheels without sandblasting them to bare and then powder coating. I just repainted them myself, but I have the equipment and paint booth to do it in.
#17
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Maybe, but I also met a guy who confirmed that powder coating is done at higher temperature. He owns a shop that customizes motorcycles. Porsche does not powder coat; Porsche simply paints and clear coats it's wheels (unless it's Matt finish like on the 991s). Then again, champion motorsports told me they powered coat brake calipers for customers. Just going by what I read. If you know different, say so. I won't get offended.
Last edited by awrryan; 02-17-2016 at 03:54 PM.
#18
I've used plastidip a few different times on wheels and other parts, but just not a fan of the matte finish. I recently tried the new vinyl-based AutoDip on my Lobsters in Gunmetal. Very similar process for both, though AutoDip suggests you mask off the tire itself.
I'm very curious how it will hold up during HPDE.
I'm very curious how it will hold up during HPDE.
#19
I'm not a huge fan of the matte finish either, though it has grown on me somewhat with my winter setup. I'm probably going to get the wheels dipped; there's a shop here that does Halo EFX True Gloss, which is offered in Matte, Satin, and Gloss and is resistant to solvent staining which seems to be a recurring problem with most dipped wheels.
I'll post pics once done.
I'll post pics once done.
#20
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#21
Pro
I too like my lobster forks but do not like powder coating wheels with the exception of powder coating matt or flat colors and even then it need be done by a true professional. Powder coating wheels does not weaken or damage aluminum, magnesium or steel wheels if again done by a professional. Most powder coating baking does not exceed 400 degrees Ferinheight. A knowledgeable coating company will bake aluminum wheels at a lower temperature as a rule of thumb and a very knowledgeable coating company will gas out magnesium overnight before attempting to coat and any body can coat steel. Having your wheels media blasted and cleaned will yield the best finish results and adds to the cost. With that said I do not like powder coating wheels. The finish is never as good as a high quality paint job with baked on finish. More durable but never as well finished. I think it is pretty funny spray painting wheels on a 50,000 to 100,000 dollar car, no insult intended to those who do, I just think it is funny to do so. Cheers and your mileage will vary.
#22
Three Wheelin'
I've used plastidip a few different times on wheels and other parts, but just not a fan of the matte finish. I recently tried the new vinyl-based AutoDip on my Lobsters in Gunmetal. Very similar process for both, though AutoDip suggests you mask off the tire itself.
I'm very curious how it will hold up during HPDE.
I'm very curious how it will hold up during HPDE.
PlastiDip is great if you don't mess with your wheels much and the only brake dust you generate is from normal or spirited street driving.
#23
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i might be hitting you up for a set of silver lobsters if you want to sell and the 997 i locate does not have them - planning serious C4S or 997 search in a few months when i scrape together enough "wife approved" cash. many of the 2005/6 997's i've seen don't have lobster's
#24
The lobster fork was actually the original 997.1 Carrera S wheel.
#25
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I purchased a set of painted lobsters to use for the winter from Wheel Dynamics. They were completely refinished and repainted with OEM silver painted barrels (and gun-metal painted centers). Great wheels...light weight with a simple/classic OEM design...and a nice change from my turbo wheels that I use for the summer.
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#26
Originally Posted by Greg2010
I purchased a set of painted lobsters to use for the winter from Wheel Dynamics. They were completely refinished and repainted with OEM silver painted barrels. Great wheels...light weight with a simple/classic OEM design...and nice change from my turbo wheels that I use for the summer.
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#27
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Painted (baked). Similar baked painted finish that is on my BMW X3, which has held up extremely well!
Last edited by Greg2010; 02-19-2016 at 07:30 AM.
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Three Wheelin'
#30
p.s. plastidip is fun. I like using it for my winter wheels, as they are not perfect. They come out pretty good, but if you're after perfection it might not be frustrating.