Powder Coating Aero Wheels - Any Cap Issues?

[N.Y.R.]

Hey all,

I'm thinking of powder coating the stock aero wheels that come with the car. The issue I am having before going for it is I don't mind the aero caps - the fact they add range means I wouldn't mind using them on road trips or even in the winter to further protect the car from debris.

Will powder coating the rims prevent me from using the aero caps?

Will I damage the powder coating if I am constantly taking off the aero cap covers or does it hold up well?

I assume the same question would apply to the stock painted rims.

 

[Shopaholic]

The shop that did my powder coating said that the job he did is "thicker/harder " than the OEM, plus the OEM coat is covering only the face of the wheel. I asked him about putting on and off the aero cover - said shouldn't be an issue. So far I noticed very little if any drop off both local and long distance driving (over 1700 miles since putting the new wheels) and not planning on using the aeros.

 

[P2AT]

The shop that did my powder coating said that the job he did is "thicker/harder " than the OEM, plus the OEM coat is covering only the face of the wheel. I asked him about putting on and off the aero cover - said shouldn't be an issue. So far I noticed very little if any drop off both local and long distance driving (over 1700 miles since putting the new wheels) and not planning on using the aeros.

Wow looks great! How much did it cost?

 

[N.Y.R.]

The shop that did my powder coating said that the job he did is "thicker/harder " than the OEM, plus the OEM coat is covering only the face of the wheel. I asked him about putting on and off the aero cover - said shouldn't be an issue. So far I noticed very little if any drop off both local and long distance driving (over 1700 miles since putting the new wheels) and not planning on using the aeros.

Looks awesome. Did you get the cap powder coated or did you buy those elsewhere?

 

[Shopaholic]

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[Shopaholic]

Wow looks great! How much did it cost?

$330

 

[Gator Rican]

$330

How's the powder coating holding? Have you had to go back to get the wheels re-coated yet?

 

[andygee]

Did you paint the lug nut covers or she did you get them?

 

[beachmiles]

I am looking at doing my aero wheels with some type of chrome finish.
These look kind of awesome, sent a message to see if they were powder coated.
4 X Chrome Hubcaps Caps Rim Cover For Tesla Model 3 2016-2019 18"Wheel Hub | eBay

 

[N.Y.R.]

I am looking at doing my aero wheels with some type of chrome finish.
These look kind of awesome, sent a message to see if they were powder coated.
4 X Chrome Hubcaps Caps Rim Cover For Tesla Model 3 2016-2019 18"Wheel Hub | eBay

The aero wheel caps are plastic. Can’t powder coat those, this must be paint or plasti dip.

 

[Webeevdrivers]

I am looking at doing my aero wheels with some type of chrome finish.
These look kind of awesome, sent a message to see if they were powder coated.
4 X Chrome Hubcaps Caps Rim Cover For Tesla Model 3 2016-2019 18"Wheel Hub | eBay

Did you ever get them? Curious on how they would look.