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sean3 · 04-07-2011, 11:31 AM

Do race teams powdercoat their wheels?

I've seen a few broken PC'd cast aluminum wheels (online, not in person). Never saw a conclusive answer but I'd rather not risk it. For street use I don't see it being an issue though.

04-07-2011, 11:31 AM	#14
sean3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Member #5757 My Ride: 04 Mach 1 iTrader: (0)	Do race teams powdercoat their wheels? I've seen a few broken PC'd cast aluminum wheels (online, not in person). Never saw a conclusive answer but I'd rather not risk it. For street use I don't see it being an issue though.