Powder Coating Wheels?

[NV.Recon]

So I thought I would see if any of you have an actual informed answer about this. I have seen a million conflicting views on powder coating wheels online, apparently it can weaken the wheels?

I got a set of wheels from a 2014 Tundra TRD, I want to get them powder coated black to look like the TRD Pro wheels. Anyone have any info on this? I would love to finally get a definitive answer I can trust, rather than relying on Internet heresay. Thanks in advance for the help!



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[Ironhide Fx4]

In what way does it weaken the wheels? Its a coating.... unless I'm completely missing something.

Here for the answer.

 

[NV.Recon]

In what way does it weaken the wheels? Its a coating.... unless I'm completely missing something.

Here for the answer.

The potential issue I have heard about is that they have to heat the wheels during the powder coating process.

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[Ironhide Fx4]

Hmm I see what your saying after a quick google. Are you 100% against painting them? It appears that if you go to a powder coat place that knows metal and knows what they are doing then its not an issue.

I think you could get a real answer from someone that knows and works with aluminum. They will know what temps will cause an issue for the metal.

 

[Tim]

I can't speak about the technicalities, would be interested to hear what others say too but, I had it done by a company here in the UK (they advertise their service specifically for wheels though) and I've had no issues. Now 3 years since I had them done. On a plus point the coating has lasted much longer than when I used to get them painted/lacquered.


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[Toyotadirtdevil]

They only heat the wheels up to 450° at the most to melt the powder.
It takes a lot more heat to change any part of the metals structure.

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[NV.Recon]

They only heat the wheels up to 450° at the most to melt the powder.
It takes a lot more heat to change any part of the metals structure.

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Thanks Michael! I have seen a ton of crap online about it and wanted to make sure before I went and did something potentially stupid.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Zero issues with dozens of sets of wheels... zero issues.

 

[NV.Recon]

Zero issues with dozens of sets of wheels... zero issues.

Thank you! Appreciate the response, that is more than enough proof for me. Looks like powder coating is in my future.