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peteyturbo
08-04-2008, 09:50 PM
Do you guys do low temp. methods for forged aluminum wheels?? If so what temperature is the highest the wheels will see?

LPC
08-05-2008, 12:12 AM
Do you guys do low temp. methods for forged aluminum wheels?? If so what temperature is the highest the wheels will see?

Yes we can do low temp powder but keep in mind the color selection is limited.

forged aluminum wheels are coated at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes with reg, powders.

Are you asking because you heard something about the wheel aging? if so let me know i got information for you but i can assure you that your wheels will be safe not a worry about them getting week.:)

peteyturbo
08-05-2008, 12:49 AM
I ask because yeild stregnth as well as ultimate stregnth will suffer, and the hotter the temp and longer the time they are baked brings those numbers down. I know the chances are minimal of any side effects but I'd rather have as little effect as possible with the best most durable coating. I'm sure BBS makes theese wheels with a much higher yeild stregnth percentage then what would be given during the process so it really should be fine no matter what. I have 2 more questions.
1. Will there be more of an orange peel finish with the low temp?
2. I don't want a crazy off the wall color just something to match the spoiler on my car since it was specific to my vehicle year/color only. What is the color selection like for the low temp?

If I can get away with low temp I am all for it but I'd rather not sacrifice finish..
Thanks for the help!

Here is the color of the spoiler which is the same as the vortex generator in the other pic..Still kinda tough to tell the color. Would this color be low temp or hi??
MY wheels are chipped and scratched all over but not rashed in any way.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/awd4dr/EVO%20paint/evopaint040.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/awd4dr/EVO%20paint/evopaint033.jpg



Yes we can do low temp powder but keep in mind the color selection is limited.

forged aluminum wheels are coated at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes with reg, powders.

Are you asking because you heard something about the wheel aging? if so let me know i got information for you but i can assure you that your wheels will be safe not a worry about them getting week.:)