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Old 02-08-2013, 07:15 PM   #1
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Default powdercoating in N. Charleston/Goose Creek area

I have some fairly small parts (crossmember right now, but front knuckles and other parts soon) that I'm gonna want to get powdercoated. Who do you guys use in the area. Thanks.
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Old 02-08-2013, 08:22 PM   #2
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Old 02-08-2013, 08:42 PM   #3
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Can he do wheels as well?
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Old 02-08-2013, 09:49 PM   #4
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I have some fairly small parts (crossmember right now, but front knuckles and other parts soon) that I'm gonna want to get powdercoated. Who do you guys use in the area. Thanks.
Mark's powdercoating in Moncks Corner

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Can he do wheels as well?
Yes, he has done several for me.
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Yes, he has done several for me.
Do you know if he can do just the lip?
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Old 02-08-2013, 10:31 PM   #6
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He should be able to mask off or put something on the areas that you don't want the powdercoat to stick to.
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Old 02-09-2013, 12:10 AM   #7
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Do you know if he can do just the lip?
Just the tip?
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Be careful powercoating wheels you race on.

You can't see cracks if they form; with paint you will see the cracks.
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Be careful powercoating wheels you race on.

You can't see cracks if they form; with paint you will see the cracks.
Good point....dammit every answer always comes down to "dedicated race wheels/tires" lol
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Old 02-09-2013, 05:05 PM   #10
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Thanks for the help guys, Mark's it is
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