06-14-2015, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Musclerodz
Whats a Dow 7 paint finish?
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Originally Posted by dhutton
Dow 7 is a chromate conversion process used on magnesium wheels. It results in a golden finish with red and green iridescent hues. It's a very fragile finish that provides almost no corrosion protection and was intended to last only long enough for the magnesium to be painted.
Don
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Exactly right - only different.... we're talking about a PAINT finish that makes it look like a Dow 7 finish. Think of a Weber Carb Body color... but painted.
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