I wanted to change the appearance of my 2015 Power Wagon a little bit by getting the factory rims powder-coated...
After much research and differing opinions (about a 50/50 split for and against), I contacted ALCOA, who makes our rims, and this was the official statement...
"We do not recommend powder coating the wheels. This will raise the temperature of the wheels and change the granular structure and make the wheels more susceptible to cracks. If you have any questions let me know."
Sr. Quality Technician
Alcoa Wheel & Transportation Products
3320 Gilchrist Rd.
Mogadore, OH 44260 USA
So, I thought I would post it up with no personal opinion one way or the other, so that anyone thinking of doing the same will have this info easily accessible on the site.
I will say this... After doing much wheel research, the rims that the factory puts on the Power Wagon are about the best that money can buy.
ALCOA makes all the SRT rims and rims for Lamborghini and many other high performance autos.
Our rims have an extra internal machined edge that helps grip the bead when running at low PSI off road.
For shits and giggles, give your local dealer a call and price out a set of stock Power Wagon wheels. You will get one hell of a surprise.
Soooo... That being said, where the Hell did I put that PlastiDip?
After much research and differing opinions (about a 50/50 split for and against), I contacted ALCOA, who makes our rims, and this was the official statement...
"We do not recommend powder coating the wheels. This will raise the temperature of the wheels and change the granular structure and make the wheels more susceptible to cracks. If you have any questions let me know."
Sr. Quality Technician
Alcoa Wheel & Transportation Products
3320 Gilchrist Rd.
Mogadore, OH 44260 USA
So, I thought I would post it up with no personal opinion one way or the other, so that anyone thinking of doing the same will have this info easily accessible on the site.
I will say this... After doing much wheel research, the rims that the factory puts on the Power Wagon are about the best that money can buy.
ALCOA makes all the SRT rims and rims for Lamborghini and many other high performance autos.
Our rims have an extra internal machined edge that helps grip the bead when running at low PSI off road.
For shits and giggles, give your local dealer a call and price out a set of stock Power Wagon wheels. You will get one hell of a surprise.
Soooo... That being said, where the Hell did I put that PlastiDip?