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  1. LukeG11

    T6 Aluminum vs Powder Coating

    Very true and I agree. Just got a bit nervous with the manufacturer telling me they are now dangerous and need to be destroyed.
  2. LukeG11

    T6 Aluminum vs Powder Coating

    Thanks for the info Brian! Very true about the temp and time. From what I have seen, I would expect a strength decrease of less than 5%. Just checking though to make sure, I figured you guys would know best.
  3. LukeG11

    T6 Aluminum vs Powder Coating

    Thanks for the responses guys. Per the manufacturer... flow formed monoblock construction, low pressure cast (one piece) The manufacturer told me the wheels are ruined and to throw them away, literally. Although I respect them, I believe that is more of a legal response to cover their ass and...
  4. LukeG11

    T6 Aluminum vs Powder Coating

    Seeking someone who knows more about T6 aluminum and heat treating than I do. I recently had a set of racing wheels powder coated. I had no idea that the powder coating would do anything to the T6 annealing process and found out after the fact. Now I am trying to figure out if the wheels are...

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