Does powder coating wheels weaken them in any way?
04-24-2016, 04:53 PM
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Does powder coating wheels weaken them in any way?
Because of the baking process? I know anytime you add heat to something, you risk its structural integrity weakening a little. Does that apply to wheels?
04-24-2016, 05:31 PM
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Yes. OEM cast wheels can weaken and crack if exposed to high heat. Nissan issued a TSB when I worked there telling customers that powdercoating or chroming the OEM wheels would void the warranty due to increased risk of cracking. I have personally seen 5 350Z rims with cracked spokes that had been powdercoated.
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If the wheels are knock offs and not forged, then you might have problems with them losing their durability during the powder coating process.