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10chris46

In: Runcorn
Posts: 4

Hi I'm thinking of having my spiked wheels powder coated,does anybody know if the process would damage or weaken the spokes,Thanks chris

Message posted by 10chris46 on 03 April 2018 at 09:59

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10chris46 @ 03/04/2018 09:59:31

Deleted Member

In: NA
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Shouldn't damage your spoked wheels.

You could have them striped and rebuilt only painting the rims and hubs or you could paint the whole assembeld wheels coating the spokes, hubs and rims. The choice is yours.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 04 April 2018 at 19:58

Deleted Member @ 04/04/2018 19:58:19

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It won't damage them per se, but it may not give the result you want, if it's just cosmetic?
Unless they're stainless spokes (and then why would you want to coat them..) they are almost certainly galvanised, and the curing temperature of the powder coating will almost certainly cause some out-gassing as you'll have oxides and other things lurking in the surface. Which will probably lead to poor adhesion, peeling, lumps, and cracks on the powder coating.

New spokes are relatively inexpensive, and wheel building is not that dear either.
May I ask why you want to coat them? Curious...

Message posted by Deleted Member on 04 April 2018 at 21:07

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10chris46

In: Runcorn
Posts: 4

Thanks for your replies, I'm having them coated because previous owner didn't look after it and they look a mess,also having paint job done and want wheels to look as good as the rest of the bike

Message posted by 10chris46 on 07 April 2018 at 12:01

10chris46 @ 07/04/2018 12:01:46

nickscafe

In: Milton Keynes
Posts: 246

Look a mess...? In what way?

Genuine spokes should clean up OK with some mild grade wire wool, unless they're really pitted.

In which case, it would be wiser to have the wheel rebuilt...which isn't much different to the cost of powder coating and would look far superior.

Same with the wheels...even chrome will take a soft paste polish and very mild cutting.

Message posted by nickscafe on 19 April 2018 at 20:53

nickscafe @ 19/04/2018 20:53:14

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From my experience, any kind of coating on spokes is a waste of time, because it damages so easily. Stainless is the best option any day.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 30 April 2018 at 12:53

Deleted Member @ 30/04/2018 12:53:12

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