powder coated OEM rims

[blklacker]

Powder coated OEM rims. I'm happy

[imported_Rez_dog]

that looks nice how much did it cost you, i am getting the same build but adding premium

[blklacker]

$80 bucks for the powder coating for all 4 rims my friend works at the place so i got a deal but without a deal its about $200. The sand blasting was $105

[mikeo]

Looks great! Was the gunmetal powder coat color metallic, satin, or gloss?

[Templedogg]

I live in Lake Stevens, where did you get it done and how long did it take? Did they also dismount and remount the tires and TPMS?

[blklacker]

No they don't dismount, They are going to need about a week, because of the sand blasting. you need to handle all of the dismounting on your own IE les schwab. Its kinda tricky to get all 4 rims off the rid if you don't have 4 jacks. I only have 2 jacks and it took me a while to figure out to get my frame into the air safely without bending my frame. I removed all four wheels and placed my car on jack lifts and jack stands. My poor car was suspended in air without wheels for 1 weeks. Depending on how busy the company is it takes about 1 week to complete the job. Once i pulled my rims I went to les schwab for the dismount . Once i had the metal I took them to the place here is the link http://www.powdercoatinginc.com/ in mukilteo called craigs craft powder coating inc. They are good, real good. Shot the rims and baked them took them back to les schwab same day for the remount of rubber. Entire project took 7 days. Im really happy with how the car looks now. I hate that OEM rim color. Its really ugly IMO

[Templedogg]

Wow, I work in Mukilteo...I may have to look them up.

Thanks for posting and the info.

[Endgame]

So..... I hear so many different thoughts on this: Does powdercoating reduce the integrity of the wheel itself?

[blklacker]

Originally Posted by Templedogg

Wow, I work in Mukilteo...I may have to look them up.

Thanks for posting and the info.

I dont know how gun metal rims would look with blue colored car. I think you should be really really picky about the color you choose. They have samples so choose carefully its a pain in the ass process.

[blklacker]

Originally Posted by Endgame

So..... I hear so many different thoughts on this: Does powdercoating reduce the integrity of the wheel itself?

Powder coating is safe. The Stock OEM rims are powder coated believe it or not. just as long you have a veteran coater and a veteran sandblaster you should be good to go. Make sure what ever company you go threw has samples of their work and be careful because rims are expensive.

[BuddhaTB]

The gun metal finish of those wheels look awesome. Good Choice!

[twenzel]

Originally Posted by Endgame

So..... I hear so many different thoughts on this: Does powdercoating reduce the integrity of the wheel itself?

Yes, powdercoating wheels does weaken them. In most cases its not a big deal. But I've seen more than a few horror stories of people breaking there wheels on the track because of powdercoating.

Its simple, how many wheel manufacturers do you see powdercoat their wheels from the factory? I can't think of one.

Its a little more expensive to have your wheels professionally painted but it is definitely better for the wheel!

[Bullitt]

Can we please have more shots of your car? I know I am not the only one considering dark rims!

[aesthetect]

Originally Posted by twenzel

Yes, powdercoating wheels does weaken them. In most cases its not a big deal. But I've seen more than a few horror stories of people breaking there wheels on the track because of powdercoating.

Its simple, how many wheel manufacturers do you see powdercoat their wheels from the factory? I can't think of one.

Its a little more expensive to have your wheels professionally painted but it is definitely better for the wheel!

Sorry, but i have never heard of anything like that and it really doesnt make any logical sense in my mind. got any sort of reference?



wheels look good, would be great if you could get some more, and better, pictures.

[0002s]

Looks very nice.

I was considering doing my rims "brake dust" color.

[kfiducia]

Originally Posted by aesthetect

Sorry, but i have never heard of anything like that and it really doesnt make any logical sense in my mind. got any sort of reference?

the logical sense is that powder coating requires baking the wheels at about 200C (390F) which will fatigue the metal. i don't really know how much, i'm no materials engineer, but i would imagine if done more than once, could cause significant damage to the wheels, especially if the people that are doing the coating set the temp too high or leave the wheels in too long, which is an obvious possibility. i wouldn't expect there to be much damage done by 10 mins at 200C, but there are some resources available to find more information about metal fatigue at certain temps if you really want to know.

[Kris]

Ugh! those dark wheels look terrible

[MVF4Rrider]

Looks very good, but why didn't you just match the BSM?

[49ER ROLL]

stocks aren't PC'd...trust me i do this for a living...PC is very tough...600 grit while wet sanding will take off stock finish...PC will not be affected...

[49ER ROLL]

that looks like the same PC i used...is it Cardinal?...pearl grey steel?...

[Citizen Z]

Noice.

[blklacker]

Just finished up installing a cf spoiler. The contrast of the wheels, cf spoiler, on the blk sapphire car paint, and red Boston leather inside Looks pretty dayum good IMO. Im debating on getting the tii side skirts I love those air scoops. what do you guys think. Im posting pictures later this week just waiting for the weather to get better.