Painted OEM 997.1 Wheels
08-06-2015, 10:27 PM
#16
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Thanks guys,
Yes they are painted just one color. I tested out a product called dupli color custom wrap in the color matte graphite (A friend that works at dupli color sent me a whole bunch of products to try out), its a removable coating, similar to plasti dip but has a much smoother finish and formulated for automotive purposes.
They have held up great for more then a year, but eventually I will have a spare set of OEM wheels powdercoated, because I would like permanent not removable.
Yes they are painted just one color. I tested out a product called dupli color custom wrap in the color matte graphite (A friend that works at dupli color sent me a whole bunch of products to try out), its a removable coating, similar to plasti dip but has a much smoother finish and formulated for automotive purposes.
They have held up great for more then a year, but eventually I will have a spare set of OEM wheels powdercoated, because I would like permanent not removable.
08-07-2015, 12:36 AM
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Painted OEM 997.1 Wheels
Have read that powder coating forged wheels can reduce their strength - any truth to that?
Those wheels look fantastic.
Those wheels look fantastic.
08-07-2015, 12:13 PM
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powder coating does not reduce "strength", but getting the wheels too hot during the process can certainly reduce the alloy's "strength".
I'm not a metallurgist nor a materials scientist, but I believe Al alloys are heat treated to induce favorable characteristics including "strength".
getting them too hot again reduces the favorable characteristics and makes them "soft".
sorry, don't know how hot it too hot.
I'm not a metallurgist nor a materials scientist, but I believe Al alloys are heat treated to induce favorable characteristics including "strength".
getting them too hot again reduces the favorable characteristics and makes them "soft".
sorry, don't know how hot it too hot.
08-07-2015, 12:20 PM
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Have many of you painted your OEM wheels? I have a second set that need to have a few minor curb nicks resurfaced, and the clear is peeling in a couple of spots. Considering stripping them and painting a solid colour, perhaps a darker silver, or bronze metallic. Be keen to see examples from others that have travelled down this path.
whole lotta yellow going on, but strangely appealing
08-07-2015, 02:00 PM
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08-09-2015, 12:01 AM
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Here's what my wheels look like. Is this standard, factory option or something the PO did?
08-09-2015, 08:44 AM
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Painted OEM 997.1 Wheels
Originally Posted by campbellcj
Here's what my wheels look like. Is this standard, factory option or something the PO did?
08-10-2015, 12:55 AM
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08-12-2015, 08:06 AM
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08-12-2015, 08:10 AM
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Painted OEM 997.1 Wheels
Centre cap alignment is very important. And remember that the pin on your anorak must always be pointing towards Stuttgart.
