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Re: Powder Coated Wheel Help/Issue
Originally Posted by Fenrir
Just wondering if anyone has a solution that might work or if the rims need to be re-powder coated in order to bring them back to life.
Hoping for any help you might be able to provide.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I don't know of any way to undo the damage.
Powder coating is a pain to work with in good condition.
Moving forward - avoid that car wash. And because this is your first post to our forum,
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Re: Powder Coated Wheel Help/Issue
Thanks Mike! Too bad to hear about the damage. I may try to use some more de-greaser to see if I can even out the color. If don't mind the darker color but I would want it to be consistent. The only other option is to have them re-powder coated. Was trying to avoid that but if that's the only case it is what it is.
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Re: Powder Coated Wheel Help/Issue
Originally Posted by Fenrir
Thanks Mike! Too bad to hear about the damage. I may try to use some more de-greaser to see if I can even out the color. If don't mind the darker color but I would want it to be consistent.
So equally stain the finish?
I like it. At least if you went back to the same car wash the staining effect would just act to "maintain" the color/appearance.
Originally Posted by Fenrir
The only other option is to have them re-powder coated. Was trying to avoid that but if that's the only case it is what it is.
If you go this route, ask the owner/manager how long you should wait before doing anything to the new powder coating finish.
Also ask if they have any recommendations for a coating for "their" paint system.
If not, look into the Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armor. It's really the only wheel coating I've used and I was impressed with it's performance and durability.
Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armor, gtech wheel coatings
And here's the deal with wheel coatings. The wheels will still get dirty, that is you will still see a layer of brake dust and road film build-up on the wheels. The benefit is they will CLEAN EASY. Usually just car wash soap, no wheel cleaner. And by only using a car wash soap - the coating will last longer than if you were using a stronger, dedicated wheel cleaner.
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