FW: Powder coating alloy wheels (pt. 2)

[Livolsi, Stephane]

You're right. I see where I missed part of the conversation.  But still,
that is an expensive oops, isn't it, Tom?  What did it cost to get them
done?

I have 4 "new to me" wheels that I am considering options for and am very
interested in your results.
Stephane

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> From: 	Ken[SMTP:auditude at get.net]
> Sent: 	May 15, 2002 3:24 PM
> To: 	quattro at audifans.com
> Cc: 	Livolsi, Stephane
> Subject: 	re: Powder coating alloy wheels (pt. 2)
>
> Livolsi, Stephane Stephane.Livolsi at investorsgroup.com wrote:
> >
> > This question is out of my own ignorance, not criticism, ok?
> >
> > Why powder coat if you are going to cover it up with paint?  I thought
> that
> > powdercoating was the beat all, end all of durable painted finishes.
>
> Hi Stephane,
>
> I'm not Tom, but I remember the post.  The thread was about him powder
> coating them, at the time expecting that the rough surfaces would be
> filled in with material, resulting in a smooth finish.
>
> But that didn't work and the finish was still rough, but coated.  Hence,
> (primer) filler and paint are being used.
>
> Actually, reading it again, isn't that what Tom summarized in the post you
> replied to? :D
>
> Basically, had the powdercoat filled in the roughness, then there wouldn't
> have been any paint, right Tom?
>
> I would rather have powder coating than paint, because paint chips.  I
> suppose aircraft paint might be another story.
>
> Ken
>
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