i had my wheels powdercoated but one oif the wheels chipped really bad when a bad shop mounted the wheels. im wondering what is a process that is stronger to produce a dark, dark bronze either glossy or flat (prefer gloss). Any ways im desperate to get something stronger and "bulletproof" finish for my ce28's? thanks.

 

I don't know of anything stronger.

 

To my knowledge, anodizing is a lot stronger as it is not really a finish but is grown out of the aluminum itself. I have only seen a couple of wheels that have been anodized and they were custom. You would have to have your wheel stripped and then anodized, I have no idea of the cost although I imagine it wouldn't be cheap. They should be able to produce a dark bronzish type finish.

 

I dont know how the wheel chipped so easily.....the shop i went to said
"it just came off" i dont know if thats bs or not. when a wheel comes bronze from the factory what finish do they use? thanks

 

your PC comapny must be stinging on something, more than likely not doing a proper prep job.

good powdercoat should not crack, even if hit with a hammer

make sure they sandblast them, clean VERY WELL.. most places actually place in dishwasher type cleaner or shit use a dishwasher to get rid of every spec of debris.

then have them powdercoated.. the most important part of any finish is the prep work.

riley

 

is PD'C the finish that wheel companies use to make gold and bronze wheels??

 

no-one knows what finishing process is used to give wheels a bronze finish from the factory?

 

most companies just paint, nicer companies like volk powdercoat their "paint looking wheels" and anodize other wheels.. such as Ce28N's and etc that have more of a bare metal/colored look

 

the bronze and gold volks that have that flat color and light "crackle" effect, are those powdercoated?