Lobster forks powder coated?
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Lobster forks powder coated?
I'm one of those who actually like the lobsters. Am thinking of powder coating them black or dark grey on my black 05 997 cab. Does anyone have pics of that look? Would really be helpful to make up my mind. Thanks...
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Here is a picture of my lobsters which came this way from the factory (option CDB). The black is very glossy. This is one of my favorite wheels on the 997 (when they are painted black with the silver lip).
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I just finished plastidipping my lobster forks matte black and I will probably have them powder coated eventually but plastidip was a cheap and easy way to see what they will look like before making it permanent.
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Draaaaging this thread back to the top.
I'm actually thinking about dipping or painting my lobster forks as well - they're currently dismounted from tires, so now's the time.
For folks that have refinished their factory wheels, what has been your experience with dipping vs powder coating? $350/wheel for paint/powder vs. $250-500 for dipping all is a convincing argument for dipping. I understand they won't last as long as painted wheels, but it's not worth spending the money on dipping if it won't hold up day-to-day.
Anyone have additional pics of their refinished lobster forks? I like the factory black with polished lips, but will probably stick with a single color on mine for simplicity-sake...
I'm actually thinking about dipping or painting my lobster forks as well - they're currently dismounted from tires, so now's the time.
For folks that have refinished their factory wheels, what has been your experience with dipping vs powder coating? $350/wheel for paint/powder vs. $250-500 for dipping all is a convincing argument for dipping. I understand they won't last as long as painted wheels, but it's not worth spending the money on dipping if it won't hold up day-to-day.
Anyone have additional pics of their refinished lobster forks? I like the factory black with polished lips, but will probably stick with a single color on mine for simplicity-sake...
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I don't recommend powder coatin. From what I have read, powder coating may compromise the structural integrity of the wheel because it is baked at a significantly higher temperature. I would recommend simply painting the wheels with clear coat, like any body panel.
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love lobster's but don't like black or grey - i've heard that plasti-dip has been used successfully for wheel coating - this way, when you go to sell your car and the person hates the black wheels, the coating easily peels off.
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Yah. I plastidipped my lobsters (old pic above) and I found they absorbed stains from brake dust and road grime and how does one clean it without scrubbing it off and taking the dip finish with it?
I bought new wheels but I still have my lobsters in my garage with that original coat of dip on them to protect from scratches and one day I'll either peel it off and sell them or have them powdercoated matte black and run them again. I wont be bothering with dip again though.
I bought new wheels but I still have my lobsters in my garage with that original coat of dip on them to protect from scratches and one day I'll either peel it off and sell them or have them powdercoated matte black and run them again. I wont be bothering with dip again though.