Which is better, powdercoating or painting stock rims?

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12-10-08, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian231

I also wanted to say "Powdercoating" as I am from Chicago an salts on the roads wreak havoc on exposed paint and wheels. Looks like you are in the San Francisco/San Jose area, so salt is in the air as you are close to the ocean.

If done right, painting is JUST AS DURABLE and powdercoating...oh and I am in "Newport Beach" on the ocean and had NO issues with the paint on the wheels....3 years and 75k miles later.....good as new.

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12-11-08, 12:23 AM

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12-11-08, 05:41 PM

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powdercoat is cheaper then paint, well atleast they are where I live, Vancouver Canada.

powdercoat = 70per where, (include sandblast)
paint = $120per wheel

18"

so powdercoat for me.