2004 S2K OEM Wheels Peeling

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Mar 13, 2021 | 03:50 AM

#21

Mr.Matchbox

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Originally Posted by cosmomiller

All kinds of things happen to the metal at various temps and alloy types. The compressive, shear, tensile, yield, and transverse strength along with elasticity or brittleness are all up for grabs. Most professional metallurgists zero in on the fact that almost every shop is not going to have lab quality temperature control. The ovens have not been calibrated, the thermometers have not been calibrated and the some of the guys running the baking have not been calibrated. Small variations in temp over variations in time can bring about dramatic changes in metallurgy of the victim piece of iron. (or wheel in this case)

Yes, you are right, there are to many variables. That´s the problem. I think there are only 4 or 5 reputable companys here in germany that can powdercoat wheels safely. I dont know about the US. But let the average local powder coating company doing your wheels is to much risk, in my opinion. While i think that i am safe i, will never do it again. Only painting in the future.

Mar 13, 2021 | 04:51 AM

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Wojofoo

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Damn, good catch on the refinished wheels. Stupid used market.

Anyway, with that in mind, what would be the best recommended path forward?

1) Machine the faces again? Probably not worth the money?
2) Just repaint them ($50-60 repair)
3) Purchase new wheels.

Mar 13, 2021 | 06:31 AM

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sam_spider

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I’d repaint them and not worry about the machined face.

Mar 13, 2021 | 07:18 AM

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Painted without the machined face looks better IMO. I don't know why manufacturers went through a machined face wheel phase.

Mar 13, 2021 | 07:29 AM

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zeroptzero

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Originally Posted by sam_spider

Hate to break it to you, but those have been refinished at some point. The OEM AP2 wheel has a machined face, those are all painted.

^ Yup

Mar 13, 2021 | 08:50 AM

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Mr.Matchbox

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Originally Posted by fernando.

Painted without the machined face looks better IMO. I don't know why manufacturers went through a machined face wheel phase.

It was fancy back then...

Mar 13, 2021 | 08:53 AM

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IA-SteveB

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Originally Posted by Wojofoo

Damn, good catch on the refinished wheels. Stupid used market.

Anyway, with that in mind, what would be the best recommended path forward?

1) Machine the faces again? Probably not worth the money?
2) Just repaint them ($50-60 repair)
3) Purchase new wheels.

I would just repaint them unless, now that you know, not having machined faces bothers you. No one will ever comment on that while sitting at a stoplight eyeing your car. It's all about what makes you happy with your car. The money you save might let you do something else you have been wanting to do.

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Mar 13, 2021 | 09:00 AM

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Mr.Matchbox

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If you like the machined surfaces, you could try to mask them with masking tape before painting. Just put it on and cut around the edges carefully with a X-acto blade. Then paint the wheel and remove the masking tape.
Time consuming and needs a steady hand and skills but maybe worth the effort. Its up to you.