I seen a thread about a week about talking about getting a Clear powdercoat because the wheels are easier to clean.
can someone point me back to it, i'm having trouble finding it.

Or just start over here.
I'm considering getting my chrome wheels a clear powdercoat and had questions about the process. Will the chrome bubble, or will they sand it first and so forth.

HOlla.

 

I've never personally heard of a clear powdercoat, I used to deal with severadl powdercoating manufactures, but thats not to say there isn't such a thing.

IMO you would definitely want the chrome gone first, any knowledgeable PC shop will be able to strip or blast the chrome off first. Most likely the chrome would bubble in the PC process, and if not then it would eventually.

 

You can def get things powderd in clear, the place where I got my 4 wheeler frame done at offers it, cause I was going to have my wheels done... but the place around me would be no good for you..lol

John

 

so how does it work exactly. cuz you obviously can't bake over the chrome without it bubbling.

 

i would say there is no need to p/c chrome.
if it was polished aluminum yes.
for the p/c to stick the wheels should be etched which will dull the finish.
i had brand new centerlines[polished] done on my last truck and the p/c started to flake
after 6 months and had to be stripped again.
this may have been due to the brand of product or the skill of the installer but it did come off.
their explanation was the finish was too smooth for the product to stick to.

 

Yes you can't PC chrome, when the process starts the material is sand blasted, and the PC needs a pouris surface to bond to, only reason aluminum looks shiny after it is coated is the coat itself is shiny..

John

 

okay.
I was curious because if these start to chip and rust i was considering just having them powder coated in black. Then i ran across a thread that talked about Clear powdercoat and thought it would be an option.

 

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=361779

should be the thread you're looking for....Steve had his wheels powdercoated clear....look for more info and a link on page two of his thread.

 

This is really good stuff, but you have to make sure it goes on perfect:

http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=GPC&dept=6

 

Por15 is def no joke, but I can't believe that anything would adhere to a smooth surface.. Also there is chrome Pc. Jmop.

John