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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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I am going to trade a friend my chrome clad 20's for his alloy 20's (they are on his '08)

I was wondering which would be best? last longest?

-Powder coating
-dupli color
-plasti dip (with plasti clear coat)
-line-x...is it possible? I did my nerf bars

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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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powder coat will last the longest
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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yup it sure will....
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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How much should i expect to pay per wheel?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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I had my wheels powder coated on my old F150, I think it turned out to be about 50/wheel. They were only 16's and I had the semi-gloss finish done.. Probably would run you anywhere from 200-300 $.. That's just a guess and takes into consideration that it may cost more for the 20's, but maybe your powder coat shop charges less.. Go get a quote.
 
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depends on your area but 40-60 per wheel plus mount/dismount
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Had a guy I shoot with on occasion just have his wheels powdercoated. Place in Orlando charged him $75 per wheel, provided he take them the wheels off the vehicle with the tires removed...

Expensive, but the best solution...
 
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Painted mine about two years ago and never a problem, no chips, peeling or anything like that. It is an easy solution bc it is inexpensive and can be done with the tires on the rims.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Teach- What kind of paint did you use? Any certain process? I.e sanding, priming etc?
 
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