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Powder coat??? Yes or no

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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 10:42 AM
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Will these look good black and can they be powder coated???
Anyone powder coat there wheels? Haw any problems or wish you wouldn't of did it ??
Any opinions would be helpful
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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I think they would look better black. You could always shoot them with Plastidip to check the look and if you're not happy, just peal it off.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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I say plastidip and if you like it, paint em. Powdercoating costs hundreds ( I was quoted 100+ a wheel) and if you scrape em, no easy touch up and they start to chip.

DIY for <$50

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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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Is there a certain cleaning process you have to do ?
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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Just wipe em down with denatured alcohol
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by afpilot82
I think they would look better black. You could always shoot them with Plastidip to check the look and if you're not happy, just peal it off.
smart man right here
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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I agree Plasti Dip all the way, I had a buddy do that to his TJ he actually put it on his fenders and anything that was plastic and black it gives it a flat black look which is awesome for a jeep. I would suggest just clean them off as good as you can, but yet again his were dirty and he just went and sprayed it on there. If you like it enough just put another few good coats on there and you will have done it by yourself.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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Where can you buy this stuff at??
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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lowes any hardware store probably near the spray paints
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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Yeah lowe's is your best bet, but if you think you'll like it for sure buy a couple cans because people are starting to find out about it for there Jeeps and miscellaneous other things so I think they sell out quick, at least here in Houston they do.
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