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    Powder Coat or Paint Rim in the Bay Area. Any Recommended Auto Shop?

    I hear you guys. And I understand that the probability of a failure is very low, but we don't know the composition of the alloy. Like I said, it has a lot to do with who is doing the PCing, and if their process is sound. I'm fine with just painting my rims and not having it in the back of my...
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    Powder coating dilemma

    I caution everyone to ask about pre-treatment and max temperatures and durations. Go to reputable PCers, not someone with little to no experience. Just read a story about a guy with an F150 who PCed his rims black, and 5 miles down the road, one rim snapped, so he put on the spare, and then 200...
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    Powder Coat or Paint Rim in the Bay Area. Any Recommended Auto Shop?

    I've been reading too many horror stories about powder coated aluminum alloy wheels... the problem is the curing temperatures over 375 can start to affect the alloyed metals, such as Mg. Aluminum for the most part should be ok, but could slightly soften. Most likely you will be ok, but I just...
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    Tire/Rim Service in Orlando?

    Hey guys, was wondering if you have any recommendations for a good shop in the Orlando or Melbourne area that has experience working on Teslas? I just bought a pair of rims that I'm having powder coated and was looking for a reputable outfit that will properly mount the wheels for me with the...
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    Orlando Support Services

    I was wondering if any of you in the Orlando/CFla have any suggestions for tire/rims service. I have some aftermarket rims that I need swapped onto my car. Looking for a shop familiar with working on Tesla's.