Re: D Wheels (paint, powder coat, polished or chromed?)

["d_rex_2002" <rich@xxxx>]

Jamie and List,

Polished wheels look great, when done correctly and if you wheels
have very few scratches or gouges that would need repair or refinsh.
The one main issue with polished wheels is that they are subject to
oxidation and can be difficult to clean brake dust off once oxidized.
So, at this point you have two options to keep the clean; wash and
polish them often or get the polished wheels clear coated. Since the
polished wheels will oxidize on the inside of the rim, under the tire
it would be wise to clear coat any polished wheels. As with powder
coating, make sure to "pre-bake" the bare wheels to remove impurities
befor polishing and clear coating. Some powder coating places will
also recommend clear coating over the powder coat, for easy cleaning.

Another option I have seen is chroming the wheels. While the prep
work is about the same as powder coating and the result may be a bit
too shiney for some tastes, the chromed wheels really clean up fast
with brake dust coming off with just a spray of the garden hose.

All depends on what look you are going for. If you are going to redo
the wheels, spend the time and money to do it right the first time.

Later,
Rich W.


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Jamie Hamlin <jhamlin@xxxx> wrote:
> Thanks Rich,
> 
> I'm going look in to powder coating now
> have you ever had any D wheels polished?
> 
> Jamie
> 
> d_rex_2002 wrote:
> 
> > Jamie,
> >
> > I would highly recommend powder coating over painting OEM Delorean
> > wheels, as Steve mentioned. It is also important to note that the
> > wheels should be completely stripped, then "pre-baked" to insure
> > the impurities have been removed from all the bare and oxidized 
areas
> > of the wheels. When powder coating, make sure the entire wheel is
> > coated, leaving no bare areas for moisture to get under the 
coating.
> >
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