I thought the powder coat was supposed to be durable, that is why I was
thinking of doing it.
I can see what you mean about the chip repair...
On Sep 1, 2013 4:41 PM, "Rod Williams" <PRNDL@sonic.net> wrote:
> On Sep 1, 2013, at 11:05 AM,From: "Andrew B. Lundgren" <lundgren@byu.net>
> wrote:
> >> Anyone have an idea of what it costs in th US to sandblast and
> >> powdercoat a set of Rostyles for an MGB?
>
> You might want to give second thought to powder coating wheels. It isn't
> generally recommended. Powder coating looks nice but it chips easily and is
> impossible to touch up and leaves the wheels subject to rust under the
> powder
> coat paint where it's chipped. Wheels are an inappropriate place to use it.
> (don't ask me how I know this. $$$) Frame and other parts work well but
> it's
> just not a very rugged finish. You'd likely be better off painting wheels.
> --
> Rod Williams
> Petaluma, California
> 1967 MGB
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