Wheel refurb - Powder v Wet spray finish

[RichD1]

Need to get my BM wheels refurbed, but do I go with powder coating or traditional wet spraying?

Everyone says powder coating is great until it gets chipped and water can get under it.


Richard

1986 Porsche 3.2 Carrera Targa Turbo look
2002 BMW E39 525D Sports Touring
1999 BMW E36 Sports convertible

[RichD1]

I have a TWS franchise local to me, I think they use powder coating but they do offer colour options so do you think they wet colour and then powder clear coat on top?

Richard

[RichD1]

Thanks Guys, it's powder coating then!

I'll speak to TWS for an appointment in the near future.

[RichD1]

Now I'm not sure what to use!

Could I get a good finish using Wurth rattle can sprays?

[RichD1]

Not even when using their clear lacquer topcoat?

[RichD1]

I'm with you swisstoni, I'm not sure which is the best method now.

Richard

[RichD1]

So what would you recommend for 1999 BM E36 & 2002 BM E39 alloy wheels?

The E36's have never be re-finished, but the E39's had two of them wet spray repaired back in 2003 after some minor stone/road damage

[RichD1]

Yeah, both have some corrosion but no horrendous and no curbing marks

[RichD1]

I do have a concern over powder coating. I've got a Porsche 3.2 Carrera with original Fuchs. The previous owner had the rims diamond cut and then clear powder coat over the top.

Whilst reversing into the garage a couple of weeks ago I touched a piece of wood with the rim and a finger nail size piece of lacquer chipped off. Really disappointed as the wheels looked superb!!. Will have to get them all stripped and get them anodised as per original finish.

Can you get the original colours in the 2 part epoxy mastic paint? Would it provide a good smooth finish? I thought these paints were typically for chassis and suspension components.