Ok heres my question im wanting to paint or powder coat my wheels gloss black. rigght now they are polished aluminum with red paint or powder coat ( Im not sure which one it is) in the middle. but what do you think the better choise would be and getting my wheels gloss black. if i were to paint them id do it my self and save a lot of money!!! a guy quated me on having my wheels powder coated and it was 80$ a wheel for gloss black. So tell me your opinions.

 

Powder coat all the way. Paint will chip from rocks and what not on the road but powder coating is much thicker and durable.

 

ok thanks im still deciding though

 

Powder coating is REALLY hard to remove, so if you want to change the color in the future, just paint them. Powder coat is far more durable though. I painted mine, and they are holding up just fine.

 

powder coat them..... if ya spill brake fluid or anything, like leaky fork seals, youll have to repaint them!

 

Paint chips but there is a theory that powder coating weakens rims so jsut do what you feel is right

 

Just in reply, I am wondering why you would think that powder coating would weaken your wheels? Would you think it would be the heat or the electricity? I mean the heat isn't that intense (about 400 degrees F)? I was just wondering if you know where this theory has come from?

Powder coat all the way!!! Its extremely durable and is hard to scratch. Im getting my frame and other various parts of my bike coated when I have some down time this winter, I can't take away from my summer riding

 

Actually I don't know where it comes from just something I heard.

Note: I have no idea if it is true or false.

 

Powder coat them...it will give you the best finish

 

Powder coat. Good finish, hard to scratch, durable, and easy to clean.