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Powder-coating vs. electropainting?
I am restoring an antique Volkswagen, and have been told that the wheels need to be powder-coated. From what I've seen on TV, however, powder coating can chip? Is electropainting better? OR, can I clean and paint the wheels myself, then apply a clear-coat?
Don Jaredhobbyist - Conway, Arkansas
2007
Anything can chip, Don. Best would be electrocoating followed by powder coating. That's because electrocoating will miss nothing but powder coating is thicker and more robust.
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Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2007
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