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Old 12-02-08, 06:56 PM
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Is there a difference between Powder Coating rims (ie, black) and purchasing rims that are black? In other words, how does the manufacturer produce a black wheel? TIA.

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normal+cheap=paint
best+expensive=powder coating
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yup, depends on the manufacturer of the wheel... some use powder coating, some use paint...
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Thanks for the replies.

So it sounds like if you were to purchase black rims from HRE, Work, etc. all they are doing is getting the rims powder coated.
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