XLT carbonized 17" wheel, paint flaking off (Now with pics)

[AzureBlueBill]

they are not powdercoated at the factory. it is a simple paint.

powdercoat is much thicker, adds a little weight, and adds time because of the oven.

If you are right about this, then Ford has gone backwards. I haven't seen painted wheels as OEM for at least a decade. Mostly because it is more environmentally-friendly than paint, but also because it is very durable. I know the BAP wheels that came on my truck appear to be powdercoated.

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