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Old May 18, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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Can RL7's be shot blasted and secondly can they be powdercoated?

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Had mine powdercoated, came up really well!
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Just had mine done I had off you
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i think the problem is keeping the powderocat on these rims due to the magnesium in them .
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Just had mine done I had off you
Get some pics up mate, are you happy with them??

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i think the problem is keeping the powderocat on these rims due to the magnesium in them .
Is it a big problem James, also is it different with the Raclines and the Ears ??

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Originally Posted by Moonstone Steve.
Get some pics up mate, are you happy with them??

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Yes mate, REALLY happy with them but another set of wheels just come up which were my first choice so now for sale
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the ears are alloy so not as big a prob i think steve


i have 10 rl7 wheels 17x8 in the garage all needing a refurb,as the paint on them comes off in sheets lol
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Just sand blast and have em painted?

Will regular etch primer work for magnesium? If so you can use a zinc etch primer like EtchWeld from Bilt Hamber which is suitable for use under powder coating
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I had my ears wheels painted as they were powder coated when I had them which I didn't think was much good compared to a decent paint. Quite flat in comparisson.
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Yeah they can be a little muted.

Tougher than paint though. Depends on the finish and colour you want.
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