Powder coat VS paint for wheels

[Kube]

Originally Posted by miniceptor86

I’m not a fan of powder coating on steel/iron. Once it is scratched and rust starts the powder coat separates from the metal but does not flake off like paint. It holds moisture against the metal which does not have the benefit of a rust preventive primer coat. And refinishing?? I’ve not had luck touching it up with paint. That being said it sure makes an attractive finish.

What you have experienced is the result of poorly applied powder. Most likely from a place that caters to the commercial side more so than to the custom side.
Scratched and rust starts? No different than painting. Exposed metals rust. That's what they do.

How does powder finishing hold moisture against the metal? Do you realize the powder is baked at around 350° to 375°?
Commercial coating is down and dirty to make it pretty.
Powder finishing done properly requires very good prep work, the application of a powdered primer and then the finish powder application.
Similar to painting, there's more to it than simply spraying and praying.

[miniceptor86]

Originally Posted by Kube

What you have experienced is the result of poorly applied powder. Most likely from a place that caters to the commercial side more so than to the custom side.
Scratched and rust starts? No different than painting. Exposed metals rust. That's what they do.

How does powder finishing hold moisture against the metal? Do you realize the powder is baked at around 350° to 375°?
Commercial coating is down and dirty to make it pretty.
Powder finishing done properly requires very good prep work, the application of a powdered primer and then the finish powder application.
Similar to painting, there's more to it than simply spraying and praying.

Yup, just my experience with purchased powder coated things.