Keith A Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Evening everyone. I want to refurbish my steel wheels and standard factory fitted rocker cover. What the best way to go paint or powder coat? Or is it just down to personal preference? Obviously powder coat is more hard wearing for the wheels but I'm worried that powder coating the rocker cover may effect the fit onto the engine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Hi Keith Powder coat for the reasons you cite there's a gasket between the rocker cover/head so there should be no problem. I usually have everything blasted to get a good key then the powder coater zinc coats first then the colour powder coat on top which resists corrosion better but is a bit more expensive but I think worth it. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith A Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Thanks Andy, thought that would be the response but always good to get other options. I have a local powder coat place near me so I will get cracking. Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 When you get the man to powder coat the wheels ensure that he does not powder coat the countersink depressions where the wheel nuts go. You want metal on metal. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith A Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Good tip and duly noted, thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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