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paul1606

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quick wheel powdercoat question
« on: 18 February 2012, 02:24:20 pm »
 sent my wheels in for powdercoating, just thought will i still be able to see the rotation arrows on the spoke of the front wheel after powdercoating?

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Re: quick wheel powdercoat question
« Reply #1 on: 18 February 2012, 02:35:12 pm »
Yes you will.
 
If they are blasting them before coating, make sure they cover the bearing seats in the centre of the wheel before they start. Blasting can wear away the metal and so increase the diameter of the recess and your bearings may be too loose when refitted (experience).

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Re: quick wheel powdercoat question
« Reply #2 on: 18 February 2012, 02:37:24 pm »
thanks for that im replacing the bearings so i,ve left the old ones in