Powdercoat or Paint rims?

[Lmx]

Hi Guys,

Looking at getting a set of rims either powdercoated or painted black, what do you think would be better? and last longest.

Also what would the average price be to paint rims? i've been told that powdercoating can be from 50->100 bucks.

And finally who do you guys recomend north of the river to do this!
all help will be greatly appreciated.

Jamie.

[iluv2moan]

asked pretty much everythign i wouldnt mind knowing aswell as i have a set to do very soon.

will add 1 more question to your original post though,

can u get decent metallic powdercoatings in wa?

[180SXTCY]

id say powder coating. a dude on perth s15 had some P1's done at a powdercoater in canningvale for around 30 dollars a rim he said. the results speak for themselves

[Lump]

i allways thought powdercoating was a much more durable finish, so thats what i would prefer - especially for rims

[duste]

^^ Yup powdercoating will last longer but it'll also be more expensive.

[mitchy]

i had my old rims powder coated gloss black by landsdale powder coating, was $40/rim as i had centre caps as well.

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll145/mitchyvr4/Picture_315__Large_.jpg

[Lmx]

Landsdale Powdercoaters
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1/44 Rigali Way
Wangara WA 6065
(08) 9302 1460‎

Is that the one?
and how long does it generally take?

looking at buying a set of rims, taking them straight to powdercoaters and then straight back to tyre shop to fit em

[iluv2moan]

do they sand blast them or whatever and prep them up for you? although the coating would be tougher, would it chip off in large cuncks if hit with debris rather then just scratchign if painted?

[mitchy]

Landsdale Powdercoaters
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1/44 Rigali Way
Wangara WA 6065
(08) 9302 1460‎

Is that the one?
and how long does it generally take?

looking at buying a set of rims, taking them straight to powdercoaters and then straight back to tyre shop to fit em

thats them.
i got mine back the day after i dropped them off


do they sand blast them or whatever and prep them up for you? although the coating would be tougher, would it chip off in large cuncks if hit with debris rather then just scratchign if painted?

mine were prepped before, as i had them repaired

and do you mean rocks and crap off the road, or kerbs?
mine never had a single chip on them after ~6 months on the car, they were sold after that

[DISTRBD]

We paint our rims :)

[mitchy]

We paint our rims :)

$2.99/can export paint, 31 style? :lol:

[duste]

mine were prepped before, as i had them repaired

Can I ask where? I've got a set that need repairing + painting.

[karnage]

powdercoating is much thicker i think, I've used south side powdercoaters before, i think they right next to X Speed in the oconnor area. Haven't used them for car parts but for other stuff I was very happy with the work.

[mitchy]

Can I ask where? I've got a set that need repairing + painting.

alliance rim repair i think.. was about 3 years ago :lol:

[DISTRBD]

$2.99/can export paint, 31 style? :lol:

LOL no we had painter do them ..

[dexplosion]

Spray paint. Ironlak
Can always recoat them really, I did mine about a month ago, still look good. No scratches or chips.
$7 for a can and self satisfaction or $160 for someone else to do it.
$153 spend better else where I say

[mitchy]

Spray paint. Ironlak
Can always recoat them really, I did mine about a month ago, still look good. No scratches or chips.
$7 for a can and self satisfaction or $160 for someone else to do it.
$153 spend better else where I say

tell me how long they last.

i spray painted the rims on my legnum, because i wanted to see what matt black looked like as i had gloss black rims before, and intended on getting them done properly once i chose matt/gloss.

paint lasted about a month before lots and lots of tiny little chips started appearing, and the exact same thing happened when we sprayed rhys' rims too.

[iluv2moan]

i painted my rims on supra with 20 dollar can of paint (and like bart - even used primer)

only had them on car for about 3 months before selling the car on - looked pretty good for the time i owned it....

dont think id be spray painting some quality jap rims though with a can though. quality paint with a spray gun on the other hand....

[DISTRBD]

paint lasted about a month before lots and lots of tiny little chips started appearing, and the exact same thing happened when we sprayed rhys' rims too.

Do the job right the first time :slap:


Will did his 34 GTR rims white and P1s have minor chips 3 yrs on and many a off track excursion at collie

[mitchy]

Do the job right the first time :slap:


Will did his 34 GTR rims white and P1s have minor chips 3 yrs on and many a off track excursion at collie

was picking a colour first pingpingpingping :P

i didn't mean painted rims in general, just spray can jobs :lol:

[DISTRBD]

was picking a colour first pingpingpingping :P

i didn't mean painted rims in general, just spray can jobs :lol:


I forget your not the typical 31 owner , you have $$$$

[devilfish]

DO NOT POWDER COAT FORGED RIMS.

They can fail due to the heat treatment for powder coating, it softens the alloy!!!!!

[PABS]

I may be wrong, but i was told that powdercoating weakens the rims.
Reason being they have to heat the rim???

[EL BURITO]

I may be wrong, but i was told that powdercoating weakens the rims.
Reason being they have to heat the rim???
from sudden heating and cooling of the metal

[AGIT8D]

I had mine painted with a pearl through the paint, and clear over the top. Looks pretty good IMO, car doesn't go on the road much and I don't hit up drivethru's so I'm not concerned about kerbing a wheel..

[SLEEKA]

DO NOT POWDER COAT FORGED RIMS.

They can fail due to the heat treatment for powder coating, it softens the alloy!!!!!

Anyone else have personal experience regarding this?

[iluv2moan]

google it - few mixed opinions and alot of factors surrounding it. put enough doubt in my mind so ill be painting them, they same way they come out of the factorys

[kurbn]

can anyone shed some light on if they have a problem with tyres sealing on the bead and valves sealing properly if the powdercoat gets chipped around the sealing area??? just something I have been told in the past I wanted to clear up.

[dmwill]

Here is a question.

I have some factory rims that are looking a little dull. I suspect that over time the clear coat has been stripped away from a potent wheel cleaner or the likes.

What is the likely hood of giving them a good clean and re-applying some clear?

Despite how cheap powder coating is - I don't really want to spend much when they are stock rims - not to mention cost removing/refitting tyres.

[kurbn]

it will make them look shiny again, you tried polishing them? if your putting clear back on just make sure the surface looks smooth otherwise it will look all bumpy and crap. ie... dont paint over the top of clear that is pealing off

[turael]

I had my P1s powder coated satin black, turned out really nice. haven't had any issues with the rims - still look brand new, after about a year. Cost $50 per rim, got it done in Mandurah, same day service.

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/3819/n6180088069487015987.th.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/n6180088069487015987.jpg/)
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9429/67721101810638066180088.th.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/67721101810638066180088.jpg/)

[Butcher]

A mate that works as a powdercoater said he has done heaps of rims and has had one fail yet. He said yeah the rim gets hot enough that you cant touch it but not that hot that it would bugger it structurally.

Im going to get my 17" BBS baskets done and see how it goes

[turael]

wikipedia says 200 degrees for curing, thats piss weak.

mine are starting to chip a little where the wheel nuts go on, but its no problem really.

[S133LTR]

powder coating is brittle
good sand blast/etch prime/paint is way to go imo

[SQUIDO]

I had my P1s powder coated satin black, turned out really nice. haven't had any issues with the rims - still look brand new, after about a year. Cost $50 per rim, got it done in Mandurah, same day service.

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/3819/n6180088069487015987.th.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/n6180088069487015987.jpg/)
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9429/67721101810638066180088.th.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/67721101810638066180088.jpg/)

where abouts in mandurah did ya get them done????

[turael]

I cant remember aye, but I do believe theres not many places in Mandurah that do it :P

Actually, I think it was transcoat.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=powder+coat&sll=-32.521197,115.732555&sspn=0.054568,0.110378&g=mandurah&ie=UTF8&z=13

[Saf]

Anyone else have personal experience regarding this?

Heresay.

Heating the rims up can actually de-stress the whole casting, making it more likely to not fail in a incident. And to PC your not heating to the point a forging is turned back into a liquid state.

However, wheels are a big heatsink for braking systems, and there is a reason people who work pits use gloves, as they get very hot. My Simmons for eg were powdercoated from factory. I have just restored them with new bolts, and stems, the centres i had glass bead blasted, and re-powder coated by R&L in Osb park, and the job was honestly flawless. Finding a powedercoated that does perfection isnt easy ... been to many in the past.

[mitchy]

Heresay.

Heating the rims up can actually de-stress the whole casting, making it more likely to not fail in a incident. And to PC your not heating to the point a forging is turned back into a liquid state.

However, wheels are a big heatsink for braking systems, and there is a reason people who work pits use gloves, as they get very hot. My Simmons for eg were powdercoated from factory. I have just restored them with new bolts, and stems, the centres i had glass bead blasted, and re-powder coated by R&L in Osb park, and the job was honestly flawless. Finding a powedercoated that does perfection isnt easy ... been to many in the past.


yup.. i'm onto my 3rd set of forged rims that have been powder coated (and all were powder coated from factory previous to me getting them re coated)

never had an issue, one even got kerbed by the ex and just got the usual kerb rash, nothing major.

[SQUIDO]

sweet,i'll try transcoat,cheers

[siamak]

Very stupid question, my rims have tyres and i want them powdercoated and i dont want new tyres.

Will the powdercoating place be able re-fit tyres after the job?

[mitchy]

take them to a tyre place, get tyres removed, take them home
get the rims powder coated
get tyre place to refit your old tyres

[Butcher]

Be careful though theres a few tyre shops out there that will go no problems then when you go back to to get the tyres refitted they will refuse and say they wont do it incase the tyres fail, then try and flog you some new ones.

[Tocchi]

siamak, go to tech9... they stripped and refitted my tyres as part of the cost. cheap as to do.

[Atomic_FD]

id say powder coating. a dude on perth s15 had some P1's done at a powdercoater in canningvale for around 30 dollars a rim he said. the results speak for themselves

p1's ey....

i got P1's on the FD, never really liked the hyper gold. Dont know wot colour i'd do but it's a cool idea.

If anyone out there was to own a Blue FD..... wot colour would you paint your rims?

[mitchy]

satin black P1's are pretty cool. ;)

[turael]

satin black P1s are the bomb, look at my pics above :D

maybe a gloss black to go with your glossy car? (mine has a matt finish so..)

[mitchy]

freshly powder coated satin black

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll145/mitchyvr4/100_3034Large.jpg

[Torquen]

Looks dam good mate :D

[LooneyToons]

ironlack paint is no good for painting rims, poorly made australian brand aerosol art part.. the sun will fade ur rims in a matter of weeks thats if the paint hasnt flaked off.

[Andy!]

I want to powder coat some stock 99 wrx wheels. Called up the company mentioned earlier in the thread and they want them blasted first, to get the paint off etc. Where have you guys gone for blasting? how much?

[mitchy]

where are you?
i've used a sandblaster in wangara and rockingham, both were good, and about $20/rim

[MAZDABATOR]

bring any rim or any tyre to me and ill strip or fit for free!!! fuc*ing simple people lol. one day service drop off pick up.

[Tocchi]

haha Ash, sweet :)
ill bring you some rims and tyres to change and ill give you some beer :)

[R3N]

bring any rim or any tyre to me and ill strip or fit for free!!! fuc*ing simple people lol. one day service drop off pick up.

sweet... can you pm me details? need to my set of rims checked and balanced

[MAZDABATOR]

JDs there bro beechi haha.

and text me bro for those wanted details so much easier 0420309497

[siamak]

siamak, go to tech9... they stripped and refitted my tyres as part of the cost. cheap as to do.

I got some semis on the way for my rears.

Just to clarify, do tech9 do powdercoating too? $?

[gt86wa]

I got some semis on the way for my rears.

Just to clarify, do tech9 do powdercoating too? $?

maybe if you call 4 times asking for a price as i called 3 times and the girl still couldnt answer my question or return a call

[iluv2moan]

least she sounds hot (thats if its the same girl that couldnt help me out either with an enguiry about yokohama tyres)

[adrenalin]

Sprayed my rims using a proper spray gun and proper paint bought from protec

Rims are still white ( although doesnt last long fucking brake dust )

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs122.snc1/5255_105353036732_633471732_2209560_1394731_n.jpg

[Andy!]

where are you?
i've used a sandblaster in wangara and rockingham, both were good, and about $20/rim

Im NOR so wangara is good who did you use

[mitchy]

Im NOR so wangara is good who did you use

Landsdale Powder Coating (they are in a block of units behind reece plumbing)

they did a fantastic job on my old rims, better quality than the P1's i recently had done.

[Andy!]

Yeah I called them (as I mentioned earlier) they are happy to coat the rims but wanted someone to blast them first. Who did you use for blasting or did they organise it all for you?

[sam5709]

there is a place about 1km away that they will recommend you to go to for blasting, cant remember the name off the top of my head,

used them for blasting n got landsdale powder coaters to do my set of vz thunder rims in black, came up looking porn will post a pic in 28 days :( lol

[mitchy]

Yeah I called them (as I mentioned earlier) they are happy to coat the rims but wanted someone to blast them first. Who did you use for blasting or did they organise it all for you?


there is a place about 1km away that they will recommend you to go to for blasting, cant remember the name off the top of my head,

used them for blasting n got landsdale powder coaters to do my set of vz thunder rims in black, came up looking porn will post a pic in 28 days :( lol


what sam said.. they sent me to a place on the other side of hartman drive i think (in the more industrial area of wangara)

was almost 3 years ago, so i cant remember :P

[duste]

Wouldn't be 'Absolute Blast', would it?

Quick search of Yellow Pages gave me this: http://www.absoluteblast.com.au/

[c.rusli]

so this powder coaters will sand blast it down and re apply the paint according to our choices?

say white to black will cost $40 bucks/ rims?

What is the down time to get them do it?
any one know where to fix gutter rashes?

cheers

[duste]

Down time: Call them.

Fix gutter rashes: Search forums - http://antilag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31762

[mitchy]

so this powder coaters will sand blast it down and re apply the paint according to our choices?

say white to black will cost $40 bucks/ rims?

What is the down time to get them do it?
any one know where to fix gutter rashes?

cheers

a sand blaster will sand blast them, and a powder coater will powder coat them.

prices vary, cost me about $400 to have my old rims (along with 2 sets of centre caps) done about 2-3 years ago, and they were 100% perfect.

recently had another set of rims done, came in at $240 and they are pretty good, found 1 or 2 little imperfections, but nothing noticeable.

[sam5709]

the sand blaster place charged me $30 per vz thunder ss 18 inch rim to sand blast then i had to take them back to landsdale powder coaters to get done in a high gloss black for $40 per rim, came up looking like they were made gloss black from factory. will post a pic of how hot they look when i get my wagon back from impound

[sam5709]

p.s. the sand blaster had mine for 24 hours and the powder coater had mine for 24 hours, both places had 3 days notice, hope this helps

[mitchy]

this was my first set

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll145/mitchyvr4/Picture_315__Large_.jpg

[Andy!]

Can anyone name the place they went to for blasting? If not ill call the powder coaters again and ask.

[duste]

Read my post...


Wouldn't be 'Absolute Blast', would it?

Quick search of Yellow Pages gave me this: http://www.absoluteblast.com.au/

They're in/near Wangara.

[Azrian]

Just had a set of rims soda blasted in Naval base (i think its called Stripped) and tomorrow dropping it off the Safetech in rockingham to get powder coated for $30 per rim.

Cheers Mitchy_ for the info.

[H1GHROLLR]

safe tech do a good job

[Azrian]

Here are the rims. I even had the centre caps done but as there was a tight tolerance for them to fit i needed to sand the edges a little which is not visable when they are attached.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/My%20Car/DSC00057.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/My%20Car/DSC00059.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/My%20Car/DSC00058.jpg

Thanks for all the help guys.


(btw the marks on them are dust only. I didnt clean them before the pic)

[j3rk]

Digging up this thread, theres no clear decision on which is better powercoating or painting... only that some people have had bad experiences with average jobs.

Soo... who have people used SOR to do painting or powdercoating that do a good job and what kind of prices have people had? Also, turn around times?
Prefer a one-stop-shop.

No one ended up saying if Tech9 can do it... So I will call today.

[Azrian]

Paint. Dont powder coat. I know i said above that it was awesome but i went and painted some rims i had for burnouts in Flat Black and it looks 10x better then the powder coated rims.

[Tocchi]

j3rk, Tech9 can powdercoat. as i got my gtr rims done in black through them...
$66/rim (including strip tyre and refit)... it was going to be $44/rim but the gtr rims supposedly have lots of paint layers from factory or something, and required more sandblasting

[j3rk]

With powdercoating can you achieve a real glossy finish?
I was assuming I was going to have to paint to achieve the look I want (Full black gloss / matched to the car paint basically).

[KAL SPL]

Powder coated and then clear coated.

before clear
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/Cars/IMG_8472.jpg

After clear
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/Cars/IMG_8478.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/Cars/IMG_8483.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/Cars/IMG_8484.jpg

[180SXTCY]

^ dude where was them commo rims painted and what did it cost ya? looks good

[AGIT8D]

John text me on 0403 899 421 when you come to get that plenum and I'll try to show you mine so you know what gloss black PAINTED looks like

[180SXTCY]

no worries dan, will be this saturday coming probs aye :P

[AGIT8D]

Roger that!

[j3rk]

Wheres my invite?!

AGIT8D, who painted your rims? And what'd that cost...-- Since your SOR (I think?)

[Brute]

I painted my SS rims last weekend. Etch primed, black base coat, followed by gloss clear

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/CraigGill/photo4.jpg

Decided gloss was a bit much, so went over them with Satin Clear

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/CraigGill/photo3.jpg

And how they look on the car

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/CraigGill/photo.jpg

Excuse the shitty iphone pics.

I personally prefer the painted look to powdercoating.

[AGIT8D]

Wheres my invite?!

AGIT8D, who painted your rims? And what'd that cost...-- Since your SOR (I think?)

Didn't know you were coming to Mandurah mate :) Come with John or bring John down when he comes to get his plenum from Metalcraft and I'll meet you there so you can have a look.. CSR did mine - Calmack Smash, same blokes who painted the car. $50/rim off the books: black with a fair bit of gold pearl, clear on top.

[AGIT8D]

I painted my SS rims last weekend. Etch primed, black base coat, followed by gloss clear

Decided gloss was a bit much, so went over them with Satin Clear

And how they look on the car

Excuse the shitty iphone pics.

I personally prefer the painted look to powdercoating.

Ute is looking great dude, nice job on the wheels too!

[180SXTCY]

after seeing painted rims vs powder coated rims, imo i also think painted looks shit loads better... arrrhhh the decisions..

[j3rk]

:lol: Ha, I'm not coming to mandurah! Stuff that idea... and ^^^Yep I'm thinking painting is the go... now to find a good painter who will do the rims cheapish.

[180SXTCY]

indeed.

allicance rim repairs when they were in ozzie park used to use a&s powder coaters who where next door afaik.

i also had rims back in the day fixed, and painted by alliance and they came back bombed.

maybe ring them and ask?

[Brute]

:lol: Ha, I'm not coming to mandurah! Stuff that idea... and ^^^Yep I'm thinking painting is the go... now to find a good painter who will do the rims cheapish.

What sort of rims?

[180SXTCY]

Brute can u paint rims by any chance, noticed a painting company on ur car?

[Brute]

Brute can u paint rims by any chance, noticed a painting company on ur car?

I certainly can

[j3rk]

What sort of rims?

18" Rays RE30's... In straight black gloss. If your keen chuck up a price here so you don't get a million Pm's.

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/BatmanSupra/180320091513.jpg

[180SXTCY]

Brute

Also te37's 18inch in gloss black, refer to my build thread on showcase for pics of rims :)

pm me a price haha

[shifted]

Also ssr professor sp-1s 18" prob gloss black too. What are ur requirements as well and what's the surcharge for stuff like pearl etc.? :)

[Brute]

I generally charge ~ $75.00 per rim give or take depending on finish and product. Not the cheapest around, but definetly not the dearest.

[180SXTCY]

and brute what area are u located in?

[Brute]

and brute what area are u located in?

Maida Vale, but factory is in Carlisle.

[AGIT8D]

I take it you need to bring rims up with tyres removed?

[shifted]

I generally charge ~ $75.00 per rim give or take depending on finish and product. Not the cheapest around, but definetly not the dearest.

Does that include removal n refitment of tyre or just painting? :)

[j3rk]

I take it you need to bring rims up with tyres removed?

Good point / query... Anything you require pre-work?
I.e. Have to remove tyres / sandblast rims or just drop off to you... pick them up x days / weeks later? (whats the turn-around time also)

[Brute]

Does that include removal n refitment of tyre or just painting? :)

Just painting.

[180SXTCY]

brute i shall be in touch with u next week :) sort something out.

[Brute]

Good point / query... Anything you require pre-work?
I.e. Have to remove tyres / sandblast rims or just drop off to you... pick them up x days / weeks later? (whats the turn-around time also)

Just to have tyres removed.

As far as sandblasting, thats a personal choice.

I have never had my own rims sandblasted, just use a decent etch and have never had flaking or chipping. Our old utes had the tyres ripped off and rotated at least every three weeks, and beefcake on here never marked them.

[180SXTCY]

brute is ur work open saturday mornings?

[mitchy]

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/CraigGill/photo3.jpg

nice brakes!

[Brute]

nice brakes!

What? They're factory :)

[mitchy]

What? They're factory :)

just not out of the same factory as the car. :p

[iluv2moan]

hey brute

read an article on a joint restroing rims and they media blasted and chemical dipped (guessign something acidic but not to sure)

would u knwo anyone who can do that? need to remove flaky paint to begin with so want to go back to bare metal.

[shifted]

Brute, do you also repair rims/buff chrome lips etc.?

[Lmx]

So how long does it normally take to sand blast the rims? and is there any down time or can you pretty much go straight to powdercoaters after they're down?

[Alt_F4]

What? They're factory :)
This guy... I like the way he thinks

[mitchy]

So how long does it normally take to sand blast the rims? and is there any down time or can you pretty much go straight to powdercoaters after they're down?

i had tyres removed in the morning, dropped off at sand blasters, picked up from sand blasters in the arvo and dropped off at powder coaters.
next day picked up from powder coaters.

but it depends how busy they are, i've had a few sets coated and one took a few days.

[Brute]

Brute, do you also repair rims/buff chrome lips etc.?

Nah mate, just painting only.

[Brute]

hey brute

read an article on a joint restroing rims and they media blasted and chemical dipped (guessign something acidic but not to sure)

would u knwo anyone who can do that? need to remove flaky paint to begin with so want to go back to bare metal.

No idea mate. I havent come across rims that bad yet.

[Alt_F4]

Brute, do you also repair rims/buff chrome lips etc.?
Briffa Engineering can do

[shifted]

Briffa Engineering can do

Yeah my mate has a warehouse next to them, some of the cars they work on are just fucken amazing.

[Lmx]

so rather than start a new thread, can anyone recommend somebody NOR to paint a set of rims? my friend is looking for a GMG finish

[XF Falcon]

Get him/her to pop into Extreme Panel and Paint in Landsdale during the week with a rim for a quote if they like, we do rims here and there (either repairing small kurb damage and painting them, or just changing rim colours).

[tinto]

What is the process of painting out a polished lip?
Just etch primer then top colour?

I've got a set of BBS LM (two piece) and they're looking a bit chintzy for my liking with the gold/polished barrel.

Currently look like this:
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/bbs/swap/bbs_lm_gldml_ci3_l.jpg

Would like them to look like this:
http://www.bbs-japan.co.jp/b_img/pro/lm_dbk200.jpg


The centre/basket can be mounted to the front or the rear of the barrel giving you a few extra mm of offset...
Any recommendations as to who should I talk to about having the contact surfaces machined flat once painted?
I'm guessing a machine/engineering shop, but any recommendations would be appreciated.

[sprint347]

I've got 4 x wheels and centrecaps I want painted/powdercoated the same colour.

One wheel has got a bit of rash the rest are fine, who's the best person to take these to?

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/nitrane351/TS50%20Build/P1020079.jpg

[sprint347]

And I've had a couple of jobs done by Alliance, one was good, the other I wasn't too happy with the painting.

[j3rk]

For a one stop place Instyle Customs quoted me $600 tyres off -> strip rims -> paint -> tyres on. Seen some of their work and it's top notch... and if it's not they will happily repeat the job at no extra cost.
Ruben / his father are easy to deal with also.

[mitchy]

$600!!

can get it done for a third to half of that, for a GOOD job.

[Tocchi]

Mitch, can powdercoaters do "works" colours?
Eg: bronze or the gunmetal?

[mitchy]

yes and no...

they can get colours made up, but they will likely expect you to get a shitload done to use all the powder.

[thommo]

my mate got some special colour gold done, he just had to buy the box of it and took it home after.

[Tocchi]

As in 4 rims = shitload?
Lol

I'm sure if needs to be say 3 to 4 SETS there would be interest on here of powdercoating in works colours :)

[mitchy]

yeah, they make up the box which is 10-20kg of powder i believe?

so either you powder coat all the rims in your garage, or buy the box. :p

[Tocchi]

Any idea how much a box costs?

[mitchy]

pocket change for you?

[SimonR32]

tocchi, i need my rims done as well... so if you pay for mine to be done ill help you use the powder

[j3rk]

$600!! can get it done for a third to half of that, for a GOOD job.

From where Mr.Mitchy?

[ruler]

I am about to receive my rims back from alliance rim repair tomorrow. Monday i drop them off at Diamond Powder Coaters on Division St in Welshpool. i will post up pics of the finished product :)

[sprint347]

$600!!

can get it done for a third to half of that, for a GOOD job.

Where?

[d1mitch]

did anyone find anyone who can do a one stop powdercoat job? and any idea of cost? i need 8 wheels done

[VRX]

Just to add to this Tokyo Motorsports are doing powder coating with loaner wheels available.

As posted on evolutionoz.net


http://www.evolutionoz.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=56361


Powdercoating is the best way to give your wheels a new look. It is an extremely tough finish that is available in almost any colour (including metalics).
After removing the wheels from your car we first have the tyres and valves removed. After that we have the rims blasted clean, undercoated and powdercoated in the colour of your choice.
Once powder coated we have the original tyres refitted and balanced (or new ones fitted if necessary).

The turnaround time is approximately five days (depending on work load).

Loan wheels..!!
To make things easier for you we have a set of wheels and tyres that we can loan you so your car is not off the road while your wheels are away.

Total cost (includes refitting & balancing original tyres): $550.

Total cost (when fitting new tyres): $450 + new tyres.

Call us or email for more information: 9358 2729 or info@tokyomotorsports.com.au

[mitchy]

From where Mr.Mitchy?


Where?

NOR i've used landsdale powder coaters,
SOR i've used safetech.

both did great jobs, and the used sand blasters that were literally around the corner.

paid between $240-$280 per set, blasted and coated.

[DRIFTT]

For something different I had some new vehicle wrap to evaluate so was thinking of a way to see how good it is. Mate said to do his rims so I gave it a go on his full chrome 20" ones, picture isn't of them finished but you get the idea, will load an image when finished on car.

With the colours, textures and quality of material these days available (ex Europe) you can wrap anything, if it will stick to a 360 hp Jet Ski it will handle a set of rims. Unlike painting if you get sick of them in 6 months peel it off.

It isn't for everybody and yes limited rims can be done but again something different.

http://oi53.tinypic.com/mcz1pv.jpg

http://oi54.tinypic.com/2i8d3qa.jpg

http://oi55.tinypic.com/2zipp1w.jpg

[ruler]

just had mine done at diamond powder coaters on division street in welshpool

in these pics they need a bit of a clean but you get the general idea :)

BEFORE:

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/1884/p1257241209.th.jpg (http://img214.imageshack.us/i/p1257241209.jpg/)

AFTER:

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/6744/p1543100910.th.jpg (http://img441.imageshack.us/i/p1543100910.jpg/)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/6218/p1029100910.th.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/p1029100910.jpg/)

Apart from the fact that they had them for 2 weeks, i have no complaints.
in saying that, alliance also had my rims for 2 weeks haha. a long time to run around on pursuit rims

[Dirty32]

How much did that cost ya dude?

[ruler]

55 dollars each for the 17's

[Dirty32]

blasted and coated, or just coated?

[ruler]

blasted and coated

[Lump]

55 dollars each for the 17's

are you happy with the work & quality of finish?
i just had his extensive colour chart sent to me & i think im gunna get mine done there too.

[R3N]

had my rims done 3 times by diamond powder coaters and they still didn't get it right. i might have been the unlucky one. how did yours turn out ruler?

[Lump]

had my rims done 3 times by diamond powder coaters and they still didn't get it right. i might have been the unlucky one. how did yours turn out ruler?

what colour did you go for & what did they get wrong?

cause im about to get mine done there in pearl

[sprint347]

For $220 I'm going to give Diamond a call in the morning, I'm happy to wait 2 weeks.

Anyone here a fully sick photoshop wizard so I can see what my wheels would like like in a dark grey metallic?

[Lump]

cant you just use your imagination? im getting my rims done that colour soon too btw.
im not sure about using daimond pc now from what ive heard/read, but i will call in & have a look at there more recent work, the owner rekons they do 10 sets of rims a week so maybe they have had some practise now.

[lilknife]

cool..
spray can is cheaper

[mitchy]

cool..
spray can is cheaper

let us know how it looks in a week. :)

[SimonR32]

let us know how it looks in a week. :)

hey mine are going well still... sort of haha

stupid chips n shit

[sprint347]

Dropped my 18's off with the metal caps and picked the colour 'St Elmo's Fire Kinetic'.

$220, said I'd pick them up in 2 weeks.

[Lump]

where? diamond pc?

[sprint347]

Affirmative

[Lump]

had a look at the standard of work they are turning out & was pretty impressed, btw your rims are ready to be picked up. my set are being done for $200 in steel pearl.

[ruler]

i have been happy with the quality, think its been a month or 2 now and still good as new :)

[BoShow]

Had my rims stripped and powdercoated. Highly recommend it, great finish..
All up cost about 200.00

[sprint347]

Picked the wheels up today, I'm not happy with the colour choice but that's my fault. They look alot darker on the wheel than on the sample sheet, but no big deal.

The service and work done was top notch and would happily use them again, for $220 they made a ratty set of wheels look brand new.

edit. I like them more after seeing them in the sun. The caps don't fit because of a lip from the coating, but a little sanding will fix that.

http://i53.tinypic.com/ta1rn8.jpg

[Lump]

heres mine, could not be happier with them, especially for $50 each.
(the slight metallic finish is much better than the fotos can show)

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s6/andyevo/Photo515.jpg

[180SXTCY]

^where did u get them painted?

looks good

edit: just read up Diamond powder-coating in welshpool?

[Lump]

yep.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s6/andyevo/Photo512.jpg

[Stefanoh]

My rims have a red line around the lip, can anyone powder coat it with the red line also or does that have to be sprayed or? also dont want it to be wonky

[vbroom]

My rims have a red line around the lip, can anyone powder coat it with the red line also or does that have to be sprayed or? also dont want it to be wonky

AFAIK they would be painted on.

it'd be a pita to mask just the lip line, and the whole wheel, powdercoat it and bake it again.

alternatively you can buy rim lip stickers...but thats cheapo i spose

[thommo]

Trying to look through this thread anyone know straight up if you can powder coat forged rims?

[jaybee]

why wouldn't you be able to?

2pac would obviously be better, but yes you can.

[thommo]

Just wondering if the excessive heat from ovens would affect the forging process

[4g93gsr]

Powder coating deff the way to go
Kudos powder coaters 1/18 rodgers way Landsdale $40 a rim.

[Lump]

Just wondering if the excessive heat from ovens would affect the forging process
my rims are forged & powdercoated & no there is no issue at all with doing it.

[4g93gsr]

Hay is there any were that dose exchange or loan wheels for a holden ??

[Brute]

Hay is there any were that dose exchange or loan wheels for a holden ??

Is it a VL?

[4g93gsr]

Is it a VL?

Na mate its a VE

[4g93gsr]

Would any one have a set of VE rims and tyres sitting around they could lend out for a week?

[mr_mike]

Just wondering if the excessive heat from ovens would affect the forging process

powdercoating oven only goes up to 600deg C doubt it would be hot enough to melt or effect a forged wheel.

[Brute]

Na mate its a VE

Read what you tried to write.

Ahhh fuck it, it's not funny when you have to explain it.

[mitchy]

Read what you tried to write.

Ahhh fuck it, it's not funny when you have to explain it.

hahah, i knew what you were getting at...

[Tocchi]

had these powdercoated by Diamond Powdercoating in Welshpool (division street). $55/rim (for 18").

happy with the quality. fast turnaround too.

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/9951/img12791f.jpg

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5864/img12781a.jpg


and of course, they have a wide range of colours etc,
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/200771_1478415739569_1809041724_894804_6278388_n.j pg

[V70R]

Keen to have my wheels done in shadow chrome.

[wormbo2]

dumb question:
If i caustic wash and clean a set of steel rims, do they need to be primered? or can i just send em in? (sans rust of course)

educate a fool, cheers.

[Tocchi]

they sandblast rims, primer them, and powdercoat. so you don't need to do prep.

[Tocchi]

attn bowain:
www.powderbuythepound.com

http://www.dulux.com.au/media/604802/bap1141_297x210_5c_8pp_fa_single.pdf

[Douche Bag]

Getting rims (centers) painted.. Guy works out of a small unit in east vic park - did some work for me with genuine M5 wheels a while back, will post up results when I get them back..

[sprint347]

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5864/img12781a.jpg


They look like they have a 'semi-gloss' finish, same as my 18's and my mate's 19's that he got done.

We're the same, we're 'happy' with the job (considering what we paid), but I'm going to re-strip mine and have them painted.

[KB90]

powdercoat ftw :)

[[FFOUR]]

Digging up an old thread, I'm looking at getting the 18's on my Golf painted or powdercoated.

Now I need a place that will take the entire car (not just wheels), as I don't have any other wheels I can put on it and not keen to have it sitting on bricks. Any recommendations?

Alliance offer this service but they want $150-200 per rim which is a joke.

[Mr Scorpio]

If they take the whole car, rip the wheels and tyres off, do the job, put them back on and re-balance I think it's not a bad price!

[V70R]

Got my Volvo R rims done at Diamond Powdercoaters.
Cost was $70/wheel. That included; blasting, paint, clear coat.

Although the colour didn't match the chosen swatch, Im ok with the results.

Had to go to National Tyres to remove each tyre and then refit. That cost $20 per wheel.

All up: $360

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0060.jpg

[mys1]

;895602']Digging up an old thread, I'm looking at getting the 18's on my Golf painted or powdercoated.

Now I need a place that will take the entire car (not just wheels), as I don't have any other wheels I can put on it and not keen to have it sitting on bricks. Any recommendations?

Alliance offer this service but they want $150-200 per rim which is a joke.

Put your car on bricks while you are in Malaysia driving the lambo!

[mr_mike]

;895602']Digging up an old thread, I'm looking at getting the 18's on my Golf painted or powdercoated.

Now I need a place that will take the entire car (not just wheels), as I don't have any other wheels I can put on it and not keen to have it sitting on bricks. Any recommendations?

Alliance offer this service but they want $150-200 per rim which is a joke.

Best bet for what you want would be to approach a smash repair shop and tell them what you want. We have done it at my work before, had customers drop off a car we put it on the hoist and leave it up there, send wheels round the corner to our tyre guy and get tyres off then we paint the rims chosen colour. Then put it all back together again.

[mr_mike]

BTW last time i think my boss charged about $100 per wheel to paint some clubsport 17's gloss black. That was just the 4 bare rims being dropped off to the workshop. So $150-200 per wheel at Alliance is not to far of the mark for what your gonna be charged at most places.

[[FFOUR]]

Ah ok, fair enough then. Thanks for the info.


Put your car on bricks while you are in Malaysia driving the lambo!

LOL. :D

[Phasor]

Planning to powder coat my Focus RS rims white over the next few weeks will post pics up when they are done. :)

[TJ]

By white you mean black yeah?

[Phyber]

Will look killer against the green I reckon.

[Phasor]

i was thinking black the same as the RS500 rims but im keen on getting white :)

[Crispymk2]

i was thinking black the same as the RS500 rims but im keen on getting white :)

Are you on crack? White rims will stay clean for less time than it will take you to clean them.

Hope you have a good wheel brush

[stormtrooper]

BTW last time i think my boss charged about $100 per wheel to paint some clubsport 17's gloss black. That was just the 4 bare rims being dropped off to the workshop. So $150-200 per wheel at Alliance is not to far of the mark for what your gonna be charged at most places.

fucking lolwut? $100 per rim to be powdercoated? Bit expensive don't you think? I took 5 18" rims to Diamond Powdercoaters in Welshpool and had them stripped, primed and sprayed for $250 TOTAL.