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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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Has anyone painted a polished alluminum wheel?
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 02:55 AM
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I am sure someone has, but IMO it's better to have it powdercoated
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 03:48 AM
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powdercoat would stick better and hold up to the conditions.
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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can you powder coat any color? for example black...
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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Yes. Powder paint has come a long ways and any color under the rainbow is possible. Black is easy.
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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awesome thanx for your replies i'm thinking about getting some centerline wheels and that's what i was considering painting. once again thanx...
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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I think that having them powdercoated is the way to go. I have thought about powdercoating my centerline rapids for a while.......but now i might just sell them...
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