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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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there is a local powdercoating place that i called that said they will clearcoat my polished torq thrust 2's for me so i dont have to deal with the pain in the *** process that cleaning polished wheels involves. are there any pros/cons to doing this, they said they will do it for 50 bucks a wheel and that doesnt seem to bad of a price. anyone that can chime in??? thanks

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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 03:13 PM
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For some reason I think it can be done cheaper than that, but being they are local that is probley your best bet.
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 03:15 PM
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I've thought about doing the same thing. The clear will dull the polished look a bit. Maybe have them do one and let you see it before having them all done. Also, ask if the powder coat is guaranteed not to yellow after a lot of sun exposure. Otherwise, I'd say go for it. Post some pics too if you have it done!
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 04:20 AM
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Maybe have them do one and let you see it before having them all done.
That's a good idea, and probably what I'd do!
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 11:45 AM
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BTW, the Eastwood Co. sells clearcoat kits for polished wheels. You might look into doing it yourself. Probably only cost you $50 in materials total.
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Originally Posted by 1fastWS6
BTW, the Eastwood Co. sells clearcoat kits for polished wheels. You might look into doing it yourself. Probably only cost you $50 in materials total.
I remember seeing that on the eastwood site too, but have never tried it. They sell a spray on clear coat thats supposed to be self leveling. Sounds like it would work good. Anybody actually tried this, as I've been wondering about this myself?
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