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Old 30 October 2010, 02:07 PM
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Is it better to get my alloys powder coated or wet painted - have been told that the process of power coating can create micro cracks in the wheel - is this rubbish? Thanks Ade.

Alloys are Speedline Turini's
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If they are powder coated they will have a more durable and resistance to the crap that flows through the spokes when you rolling along.

I have had a few sets of wheels done in the past. The normal wet paint was flaking/chipping after a few months of summer then winter use.
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Cheers - wheels are in really good condition, but am sick of spending half an hour cleaning each one, as they are gold. want them done in anthracite then loads of coats of wax put on!!!. turini's are terrible for brake dust.

if done properly and wet painted - would they not be OK?
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