Guest Anonymous Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 It is possible (anything is, I know) to have a set of new wheels powdercoated? I've been looking and looking for black (or dark) rims, but there aren't many out there. I like the style of many of the rims out there, but everybody and thier brother has nice shiny chrome and/or aluminum wheels. (no offense to you or your bro if you got 'em) Will powdercoating last on a wheel, and will it 'stick' to a coated wheel, or would I have to sandblast it first? Thanks, Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Shasteen Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 I know I've seen "Rod's" w/powder'd wheels; however, as to how to get there [liquid paint remover -vs- sandblasting] both have their up's & downs. I've read where a liquid paint remover is not the choice of the two as the paint remover gets stuck in hidden areas & is impossible to remove. Once you've repainted the hidden liquid paint remover may/can diminish your newly powdered wheels. I'ld definately get as many options from any/all experts as you can prior to doing it. Sandblasting seems to be the way to go-yet; you have to make sure & get rid of any/all media prior to repainting (well duh-I know you know this) but in some applications (such as the wheel) its not always that easy..., definately best left to the experts w/larger ovens to bake the powder on. I have an Eastwood Powdercoat System & have thought about the wheels also, yet I dont have an oven large enough to do wheels. Kevin, (Yea,Still an Inliner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thurem Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 Any proffessional powdercoating buissness should be able to help you. They should be able to do it from start to finish, except for tiremounting, dismounting. Around 50 to 100 bucks per wheel, I would think. Thure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 For a street car powercoating is fine. BBS had a problem a few years ago when their street wheels with the silver or gold powercoated centers failed under prolonged race use. Seems that the power coating softened and flowed from the brake heat and the bolts holding the 3 piece wheels together lost torque. This happened only in very extreme conditions and I think they fixed the problem with a different type of coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74_5.0L_Z Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 I would be very careful using any process that requires heating an aluminum wheel. You may change the temper or age harden the aluminum. Age hardening occurs in aluminum alloys when heated to over ~200C. Age hardening can make aluminum brittle. There was a case in Gainesville FL where an aluminum scuba tank was anodized. The heating from the anodizing process aged the aluminum and made it brittle. The tank was then taken to be filled. The tank exploded when it was filled killing three people and destroying the scuba shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhaag Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 Tom Tatalovich Racing Services (TTRS) is a dealer for Revolution wheels which come in a number of styles, some of which are mostly black. They are having a sale on some wheels that fit Datsuns. At their site, about half way down the page, click on the link that says: "Click here for examples of our New Sale Prices!" John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted May 22, 2002 Share Posted May 22, 2002 OUCH! $640 per set?! I've found many decent and more attractive wheels in the sub $100 range. That is, of course, using the honda wheel adapters. I figure that powdercoating can't be that expensive, can it? How much do you (you plural) think it would cost to have a set of wheels powdercoated at a decent shop? Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted May 24, 2002 Share Posted May 24, 2002 there's a place here in rochester that does wheels [that are prepped=bead/sandblasted] for $50/wheel any color u want. the wheels are then heated for approx. 20 min at 400-425 degrees. i just had a valve cover done, it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted May 25, 2002 Share Posted May 25, 2002 Though It's not my main job at the shop I work for, powdercoating is one of my many talants . If the wheels are already powdercoated, then a light sanding will make them ready to coat. If they are painted, then they will need to be sand blasted. $50 per wheel is the going rate, though I have been quoted $90, when I called around to see how much I should charge. I've done a bunch of stuff for Mike Kelly, and of course myself. I have also coated a set of Harley Davidson rims for a guy restoring a military motorcycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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