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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by varellas4, Oct 28, 2015.

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  1. varellas4

    varellas4 Karting

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    #1 varellas4, Oct 28, 2015
    While I was out for a literal Sunday drive this last weekend, I caught an uneven surface on the road and my front wheel got a little tweaked. Not too bad, but enough to have repaired.

    My mechanic came over last night and slipped a spare on the car and took mine off for repair and refinishing.

    He said that the shop he sends to, powder coats after they are done with their work.

    I believe my current wheels have paint on them.

    Does anybody know whether the wheels were originally powder coated or painted.

    Thanks for any input.
     
  2. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #2 Rifledriver, Oct 28, 2015
    Ferrari does not powder coat their wheels.
     
  3. JohnnyRay

    JohnnyRay F1 Rookie
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    #3 JohnnyRay, Oct 28, 2015
    Powdercoating is essentially a form of painting. Don't see any reason why this would not be acceptable with an appropriate color match.

    I have a wheel that needs refinishing as well, so would also appreciate input as to color match
     
  4. AVIMAX

    AVIMAX Formula Junior

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    #4 AVIMAX, Oct 28, 2015
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  5. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 tazandjan, Oct 28, 2015
    Painted, like Brian said and the color is PPG 36520, Argento Metallizzato or Argento Nurburgring, same color with two names.
     
  6. varellas4

    varellas4 Karting

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    #6 varellas4, Oct 28, 2015
    All,

    thanks for the input on the paint and the code. I may end up just buying a new , original set and taking my existing and doing something fun with them.

    I am thinking about polishing them.

    has anyone done this ? and if so, did they come out looking good. ?
     
  7. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 tazandjan, Oct 28, 2015
    I am sure it has been done. They would need to be clear coated after polishing or they would tarnish almost immediately, especially with brake dust.
     
  8. 166&456

    166&456 Formula 3

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    #8 166&456, Oct 28, 2015
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    Be sure to ask them that they do NOT use thermal paint stripping prior to coating (pyrolysis). This happens at high temperatures (up to 430 degrees Celsius) which may make the aluminium lose its strength. Most shops know this but not all.
    The powder coating "baking" process happens at about 200 degrees Celsius which should be ok.
     

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