PowerCoating Wheels

[BlakShark]

I've been wanting to powdercoat my wheels for quite a while now and I think im ready now. Anyone wanna recommend me a shop that can PowderCoat my wheels in the Bay Area or South Bay . Thanks in Advance

[l1dws]

I used West Coast Powder Coating in Concord do my wheels...They look real good and are very easy to clean....Good luck

[shalenss]

Whats the cost?
Thanks

[Z06Samuel]

I used a place in oakland off of 880. I will try to look for the name, could be Performance coatings? (4) 18x9" rims and (20) lug nuts for $200. They even gave me some touch up paint!
Sam

[openhelix]

Go to Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara. They KNOW wheels and do all their powdercoating inhouse.

[smellya]

Originally Posted by openhelix

Go to Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara. They KNOW wheels and do all their powdercoating inhouse.

Just don't go by the date they tell you. It will be 3-5 days after that...

[BlakShark]

Originally Posted by smellya

Just don't go by the date they tell you. It will be 3-5 days after that...

[97C5driver]

Originally Posted by Z06Samuel

I used a place in oakland off of 880. I will try to look for the name, could be Performance coatings? (4) 18x9" rims and (20) lug nuts for $200. They even gave me some touch up paint!
Sam

that sounds rediculous cheap. The cheapest I have found is about $100 per wheel.

find that contact info!

[Z06Samuel]

It was advanced metal coatings in Oakland (510) 535-0185. I actually paid $250 in 2004.

[vetterdstr]

keep in mind that type of paint adds a lot of weight to the wheels..

[BlakShark]

Originally Posted by vetterdstr

keep in mind that type of paint adds a lot of weight to the wheels..

Nice Tip.. Wondering what type of paints are available in this case but I'll check them out

[doje]

Originally Posted by BlakShark

Nice Tip.. Wondering what type of paints are available in this case but I'll check them out

I think Wheel Techniques also offers anodizing which adds almost no weight, but I have no idea what it costs or what kinds of colors are available.

[SNAKEKILLER!]

http://toplineapplications.com/

[BlakShark]

Originally Posted by SNAKEKILLER!

http://toplineapplications.com/

Thanks Bro.. Now im just debating whether to powder coat the wheels i have black from the interior or all black in general. .

[lite blue]

Originally Posted by openhelix

Go to Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara. They KNOW wheels and do all their powdercoating inhouse.

Wheel Techniques does good work. I had them refinish all four wheels for my ZR-1.

[Davesredvette]

So no problem with the heat of the powder coating weakening the alum wheels??? just wondering....

[doje]

Originally Posted by Davesredvette

So no problem with the heat of the powder coating weakening the alum wheels??? just wondering....

You've obviously never touched the center of a wheel after a track session. I have, and had the blisters to prove it.
The relatively low heat of powder coating will be no problem for the wheels.

[BlakShark]

Originally Posted by doje

You've obviously never touched the center of a wheel after a track session. I have, and had the blisters to prove it.
The relatively low heat of powder coating will be no problem for the wheels.

Blisters huh.. im surprised you touched them

[doje]

Originally Posted by BlakShark

Blisters huh.. im surprised you touched them

I went to swap them out for my street tires without thinking about the heat that could be generated on the track. I learned quickly. Just a small blister on two fingers but enought to not do it again.

[Steve@RSD]

Originally Posted by doje

I think Wheel Techniques also offers anodizing which adds almost no weight, but I have no idea what it costs or what kinds of colors are available.

Hey Dave,
Were your magnesium wheels on your vert powder coated?