1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Powder Coating? Is it safe?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Taco Gunner, Jun 1, 2010.

  1. Jun 1, 2010 at 6:20 PM
    #1
    Taco Gunner

    Taco Gunner [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2010
    Member:
    #33608
    Messages:
    468
    Gender:
    Male
    Arizona
    Vehicle:
    2006 Access Cab TRD Offroad
    I got an email from a guy who refused to powder coat my FJ TRD wheels since they are aluminum. He says that the heating process can damage and ultimately weaken the wheels. I appreciate his honesty and have read elsewhere some of the same concerns..but also that there is no risk.

    So, anyone want to related any issues with their wheels?

    How about just having them painted? I know PC will last longer but if the wheel is damaged, not really worth the effort.

    Thoughts?
     
  2. Jun 1, 2010 at 6:39 PM
    #2
    Packman73

    Packman73 ^^^^ 3%er ^^^^

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2008
    Member:
    #8741
    Messages:
    8,276
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    The free state of Arizona
    Vehicle:
    2007 TRD Off Road
    Bilstein 5100's (front set @ .85"), OME 885's, chris4x4 anti-Taco-lean spacer on driver's side, Total Chaos UCAs, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Toytec AALs, Black FJ TT Wheels, BFG 285/75R 16 AT Tires, TRD Exhaust, Viper Alarm, Fog Light Mod, De-badged, Blue LED Dome Light, EZ Clamped Tailgate, Wet Okoles, Satoshi Grill, 5% Tint, Engine Tick Fix, Black Rear Bumper, Black Center Valence, Exhaust Cut At Axle, Thanks for all the help chris4x4!
    No problems here....
     
  3. Jun 1, 2010 at 7:19 PM
    #3
    wing103

    wing103 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2008
    Member:
    #7807
    Messages:
    1,153
    Gender:
    Male
    Boston
    Vehicle:
    Tacoma TRD Sport / Dark Gray
    Grill Craft upper & Lower Grill WetOK Seat Cover, Devil Horn, Bug, Windows Deflector, Side step Bar, HID 55W 8000K Headlight, HID 35W 4000K Foglight, Fog Light Mod, Interior LED Map Light Mod, Electric Tail Gate Lock, Leer Cab, Key ring light, Bed LED lights Mod, Kenwood DNX5120, Signal Mirror with Heat
    How much for the power coating???
     
  4. Jun 1, 2010 at 7:24 PM
    #4
    Taco Gunner

    Taco Gunner [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2010
    Member:
    #33608
    Messages:
    468
    Gender:
    Male
    Arizona
    Vehicle:
    2006 Access Cab TRD Offroad
    $50.00 a wheel.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top