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Old 06-29-2009, 09:01 AM   #5
cpunlamd
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Just so I get this straight. I went through the other threads regarding the pros and cons of powder coating wheels. It is basically the excessive temps and quenching that could cause the wheel to become weaker (hence fail under load). But the other threads specify that these pros and cons differ depending in the whether the wheel was CAST or FORGED. Since forged wheels were created under 400 degrees, it would weaken due to the fact that some powder coaters heat up to 700 degrees. But this ONLY applies to forged wheels. And that since the cast wheels were made under much higher temps, powder coating it and heating it from 400-700 degrees would pose no harm to a cast wheel. Is this correct?

1. Powder coating CAST is ok?
2. Powder coating FORGED is a no no?
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