Powder Coating?
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Powder coating is a great way to finish parts that will be subject to abuse from road salts, harsh chemicals, sand and small rocks.
I had a set of wheels powder coated on a pickup I had way back when that process first came out. Long after the paint on the pickup faded and went flat, the wheels were still shiny and bright.
That stuff is tough.
I had a set of wheels powder coated on a pickup I had way back when that process first came out. Long after the paint on the pickup faded and went flat, the wheels were still shiny and bright.
That stuff is tough.
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Wheel diameter doesn't matter. You could even have the whole trailer powder coated if the place that does it has an oven large enough for it to fit into. And if you wanted to go to the trouble of removing everything from it and haul the bare frame down to them.
Oh, and try to find a place that preps the parts right there, so you don't have to bother with getting them prepped, and then haul them across town to the place that does the powder coating.
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Ya gotta beat 'em to the punch!
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Powder coating is a fairly simple procedure, and, there are some really trick powders available. 17" wheels might be a little too big for the kitchen oven, but, I've done some smaller stuff in an old electric oven that I can use outdoors, plugged into my welding outlet. My first attempt at this was a couple of solid engine mounts that my son and I "cooked" in our kitchen. It took a while for the fumes to dissipate, and, even longer for my wife to calm down.
It will last almost nearly forever. You have to sand-blast the stuff off if it's done right.
It will last almost nearly forever. You have to sand-blast the stuff off if it's done right.
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