Wheel paint color, Ford dually
I've decided to leave the chrome wheel liners off, and want to clean up the wheels a bit. The Ford grey color is a good match for my motorhome, and the wheels are in good condition except for the scr...
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donn0128 wrote:I have done this with alloy wheels heavily damaged by salt. The powder coating process is very compatible with alloy materials. But powder coating steel items including steel wheels does not hold up nearly as well. Just look at your powder coated trailer hitch on your motor home. My trailer hitch rarely gets wet and never seen salt spray yet the black powder coat is failing.
You might consider taking them off and have them powder coated in a color than inspires you.
A close friend of mine was in the body and fender business for over 40 years. He said powder coating steel and iron requires a very specific process for it to last. General powder coating practices look great for a very short time on iron & steel because they short cut the process.
I do NOT recommend powder coating steel wheels unless the company follows the right process....whatever that is.
Back to allow wheels.
Here is my "Before"
Here is my "After"
Cost: $50/wheel at CPC Powder Coatings in Crest Hill, IL
I also sand blasted & painted the calipers and replaced the pads & rotors.
