painting over powder coat
 

I'm looking at a set of 16 x10 steel wheels from Wheel Vintiques, they're black powder coat and I 'd want them white. Guessing scuff, clean, prime and shoot?

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Yep, but scuff pretty good, that powdercoating can be pretty hard.

Brian

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Haha... this is exactly my predicament too! Just got my WV order delivered yesterday. Locals powder coater wants $125 A WHEEL! I’ve had a few mixed responses. From “just go for it!” To “ohh yeah don’t paint over powder coat, it won’t stick...”

Looking for some solid technique/ prep methods besides completely sandblasting them. Lemme know what you find out, and post your results!

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yeah ,I found out when I ordered my US wheels they only come in black,,,my powder coat guy wants 150 each to go from black to white...thats for sandblast and powdercoat...so I guess mine are staying black for now...

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I'll check with WV, maybe the wheels can be bought primed? I never did like powder coating on vintage vehicles, now I like it even less, same goes for rhino lining. Been trying to find a cool CJ Jeep, everytime I find something I like, the tub or the underneath has 1/4 inch of rhino liner., deal killer for me.

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yeah good call... at the time I ordered mine were back ordered until June through Jegs! I was surprised they showed up yesterday. I had thought of calling to see if they could ship 'em primed but I was more concerned with just getting them... Going to visit a local auto paint shop on sat and see what they recommend.

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If it were me I would have them sandblasted and then paint them powder coating is applied to bare metal no primer you would not paint your truck without primer

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Just spoke with WV. They will PC them any color you like for $50 a wheel. (well, the $50 was quoted for white, but guy said they could do lots of colors)

Also learned that Les Schwab Tire center does sand blasting and powdercoating of wheels. $40 a wheel for white there... Who knew.

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It depends how it's done, I just had my frame and a bunch of stuff powder coated and they sand blasted, then zinc coated then powder coated.

Brian

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Was the zinc also powder ? I have never seen them do anything but put the powder directly on the bare metal I’ve seen them use a powder primer but once it got chipped the moisture gets under the rust creeps and it starts to peel I have stuff I bought that has come off in sheets always wiling to learn sum thing new

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Brian still trying to learn something

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Well I asked a simple question but never got an answer so I looked it up myself they do you have a zinc powder primer that is used for harsh conditions I called a couple of local companies that didn’t know what I was talking about and told me it wasn’t necessary although I have never been a fan for powder Coating I believe if I were to have anything powder coated I would also get that zinc primer Especially wheels frame and suspension parts

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I've done all my frames and suspension parts with Pro Grade Rustoleum, looks great and never had any problems, easy to touch up if necessary.

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I know Someone that puts a hardener in his Rustoleum I like spi black epoxy

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I haven't thought about using a hardener, maybe a good idea, but I'd better stick with what's been working for me. I'll be doing another frame next year and will use the old stand by, Rustoleum PG.