Re: [DML] wheel color

["Jim Reeve" <ultra@xxxx>]

An excerpt from Service Bullitin ST-02-2/82 recently posted to the 
DMCNEWS.com website about painting the body panels, wheels, and 
fascias...

"Road Wheels

Since the road wheels have a color coating that is impreg-
nated into the surface as part of the heat treatment used
to temper the alloy, with an epoxy clear coat applied over
that, the adhesion of another color coat will be difficult
to achieve even with careful preparation. Again, it is
suggested that you consult with your local paint distributor
before proceeding."

I'm not sure really what this means (seems a lot more exotic then 
simple paint), but it would certainly help all those painting buffs 
out there. FYI, my wheels are flaking terribly.

Jim Reeve
MNDMC - Minnesota DeLorean Club
DMC-6960


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx> 
wrote:
> Can you confirm this? Certainly, they all flake as if painted, and 
I 
> thought powder coating was a relatively new process? FWIW though, I 
> agree with you, though it may be tricky finding a powder coating 
place 
> who can match early grey wheels - I ended up having mine painted, 
but to 
> a smooth, keyed surface.
> 
> Martin
> #1458
> 
> PRC1216@xxxx wrote:
> 
> >Powdercoating is the way to go. Its more durable than paint and 
resists nicks and scratches more. They were originally powdercoated 
from the factory, not painted. 
> >