I'd be more concerned that the rim was straight after a curb hit. I
dunno about you, but I like my rims as close to perfect when I am doing
100+...

Spike wrote:

> Well, thinking about the paint used on brakes, and similar areas,
> seems like it should, but you'd thing maybe there is a better way.
> Any shops in your area that do powder coating? I'm in a pretty rural
> area and there are a couple here (one only does powder coat, from
> stripping to....). Just a thought you might explore.
>
> On Sat, 30 Apr 2005 23:35:55 -0400, <japhar81> wrote:
>
>
>>Have the chance to pick up some powdercoated 18x10.5" wheels for pennies on
>>the dollar ($600 total for a set of 4, with rubber). Only catch is, the guy
>>scraped a curb, and theres a pea-sized chip in the powdercoat. Its not
>>chipping around or anything, but it is silver (looks ugly, if you spot it).
>>Anyone know if this is touch-up-able? If so, how does one do that? I was
>>thinking some metal paint, but will that stand up to road wear-tear?
>>
>
>
> Hey! Spikey Likes IT!
> 1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok
> Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior
> Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
> w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16