Can anyone recommend a place to get my wheels powder coated?

[jpandes]

I have a spare set of wheels (SSR GT2-H 18x9.5 & 19x10.5") that I'd like to have powder coated. They are a good set of light-weight wheels and I don't really want to sell them. I already have a set of CCW 505A's that I love, and these wheels just don't compare in the looks department, IMO. So, I am thinking about having them powder coated black(matte or gloss, not sure yet) and pinstriped (red). So, can anyone recommend a shop that I can do the powder coating and the pin stripe for a reasonable price? I'd like to have them look like these wheels: Maybe have the pinstripe on the outer rim closer to the tire, like these:

[UR LZN]

I was looking at getting my calipers power coated was told that MAAS Brothers in Livermore does great work. I haven't done it yet so I cannot say for sure BUT the project is on my todo list...

[dbratten]

Originally Posted by jpandes

So, I am thinking about having them powder coated black(matte or gloss, not sure yet) and pinstriped (red).

Just an option to consider depending on price of powder coating but a forum sponsor JW Motoring has some ready to go -- less what you can get for yours as is.

There was a shop in Sacramento I believe offering coating for around $50 each (not with stripe) but don't recall who it was.

--Dan

[grywlfbg]

I've used Precision Powder Coating in Belmont to powder coat motorcycle wheels. It was back in 2004 so I can't recall how much they charged but were easy to deal with and I was happy w/ the results.

[jpandes]

Originally Posted by grywlfbg

I've used Precision Powder Coating in Belmont to powder coat motorcycle wheels. It was back in 2004 so I can't recall how much they charged but were easy to deal with and I was happy w/ the results.

Cool. That's close to me. I'll give them a call. Thanks.

[Z51JEFF]

You can try SIK Industries in San Jose.

[trackboss]

Depending on wheel construction you may want to re-consider. Cast wheels have a good chance at cracking after they have been powdercoated. Aluminum softens at about the same temperature as the powdercoating process. Without annealing after (which would destroy the coating) the wheels remain "soft" and with hard driving they can crack. I learned the hard way years ago when I powdercoated some cast wheels and my first day on the track I cracked all four. I had to by new wheels just to get home safe.
Hard anodizing is an option and more durable. Paint is another with about the same durability as pc.

[jpandes]

Originally Posted by trackboss

Depending on wheel construction you may want to re-consider. Cast wheels have a good chance at cracking after they have been powdercoated. Aluminum softens at about the same temperature as the powdercoating process. Without annealing after (which would destroy the coating) the wheels remain "soft" and with hard driving they can crack. I learned the hard way years ago when I powdercoated some cast wheels and my first day on the track I cracked all four. I had to by new wheels just to get home safe.
Hard anodizing is an option and more durable. Paint is another with about the same durability as pc.

Hmmm, that's a really good point^. I may have to rethink this idea. The wheels are "semi-solid forged". But, if you read about this semi-solid forging process, they are really cast, even though they are still very light-weight. http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/ssr/ssr_info.jsp

Thanks!

[Oobus]

John, let me know what direction you take on this. I need to get my blitz wheels re-worked on my Rx7.

[jpandes]

Originally Posted by Oobus

John, let me know what direction you take on this. I need to get my blitz wheels re-worked on my Rx7.

I am thinking of just going the DIY route with some elbow grease and Duplicolor Wheel paint. I found some how-to on the web.

If you need polishing I have used Wheel Techniques in San Jose. They do great work.