[Mgs] powder coat color for wire wheels

[James F Juhas]

I believe it is difficult to specify a color because there is little 
standardization in colors available.  I lucked out a few years ago 
buying out the end of a lot from Surpluspowdercoating.com and I got what 
I think is a nice blend.  I can't vouch for it's accuracy in comparison 
to other "standards" but it worked well for me on other items.  I 
haven't done spoke wheels.

The comments about concerns that the wheel is a dynamic piece subject to 
movement shouldn't cause concern.  PC is simply a paint that is applied 
differently.  It will work at least as well, and usually better, than 
paint on any item.  There are different blends, some more flexible than 
others (e.g., epoxy, polyurethane, etc.), in a variety of different 
gloss levels and color.  The one I have is a satin finish.  In doing my 
own, I learned that the gloss finishes have a tougher time applying to 
sharp edges; tends to bleed away when curing.

See if your powder coater can show you some samples.

Jim

Dave Willner wrote:
> I'm getting ready to send my B's wire wheels out to a powder coater for
> blasting and coating, I've been real happy with their work lately.  Does
> anyone know of the best color/powder to use that will best match the original
> wire wheel color? I want to try and match the colors as closely as possible.
> Appreciate the help, thanks.
>
> Dave Willner
> Stroudsburg, PA
> 59 TR3A Apple Green
> 70 MGB BRG
> 70 BSA 441 Victor Special
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