powder coating wheels

[blackbettyhsv]

just wondering about powder coating or painting my R8 rims, can anyone help me out here as I have PM'ed someone on here who had it done but had no reply from them as yet.
I know it's possible just need some advise as some say it can flake off if not done properly

[diabolic]

It's stronger than paint, won't chip easily and won't flake, just make sure they do it properly. Wheels will usually need to be blasted unless they're pretty much brand new. I've had 2 sets done with no dramas. One set in gloss white, the other textured matte black.

Dan

[RICECOOKER]

no problems with mine either, and are so easy to clean, just make sure you get the sand blasted first

[blackbettyhsv]

thanks fella's seems powder coatings the go, just have to get someone good & close to me that can do it

[chillicatqld]

Nope - better off 2pack on them. Have spoke to heaps of powdercoat shops and they don't recommend it.
You will get a chip (from stone's etc) and then you cant touch them up.
Anyway.. this is the route I will be taking.

[Spider]

Nope - better off 2pack on them. Have spoke to heaps of powdercoat shops and they don't recommend it.
You will get a chip (from stone's etc) and then you cant touch them up.
Anyway.. this is the route I will be taking.
That's what I'm doing as well.

Got a quote yesterday,$100 a rim for 2 pack black with a clear coat.
That's to do the WHOLE wheel,or it was $80 to do just the face.

[RICECOOKER]

my powder coater charges per trolly $100 a trolly for private work, lucky all 4 wheels fit on a trolley

[Mohit]

I bought a new set of 19" wheels last week, took them straight to the powder coater to get coated in matt black. He didn't sand blast them as they were new. He did a chemical strip of the paint. Just gotta prep and coat them. Will be picking them up this week.

[SINISTER R8]

i got a new set, straight to the painter, not sure what they did exactly, but they did have to get rid of the crome. had them painted in gloss jet black, bloody easy to clean, look sweet as. a great choice and make my ride look very dark and sinister as the rest of the car is black aswell

[Number55]

Can anyone recommend a good powder coater in Perth??!

[A^K^T]

Can anyone recommend a good powder coater in Perth??!

My work has a paint shop , industrial switchboards is what they do 99% of the time .
They tend to send aluminium jobs out to be treated before powder coating , they come back with a gold coloured finish and from what i understand it's to help the coating adhere .

Not sure if they do outside work but will ask on Monday .
They are in Myaree .

[Spider]

I don't know which way to go,gloss or matt.

What would look better on a black car?

[diabolic]

Nope - better off 2pack on them. Have spoke to heaps of powdercoat shops and they don't recommend it.
You will get a chip (from stone's etc) and then you cant touch them up.
Anyway.. this is the route I will be taking.
2-pak chips 10x easier than powdercoat does. As to the "can't touch them up" comment, of course you can, obviously not with powdercoat, but there is no difference in touching them up with the matching paint colour as it would be touching up 2-pak'd rims.

Dan

[ASC-07]

Give these guys a call. I had my wheels painted there and done an awesome job. Have done 10,000kms on my wheels since had them done and still look brank new.
http://www.advancedalloys.com.au/home/

[Number55]

Cheers

How much?? oops... in Vicco... no good for me anyway!! lol


I don't know which way to go,gloss or matt.

What would look better on a black car?

I reckon matt is better than gloss. Gloss make the tyres look really dull, even with tyre shine

[Lincoln87]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/US063/my%20ute/IMG_1487.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/US063/my%20ute/IMG_1476.jpg





if not powdercoating 2pak'ing then maybe stickers?? bit more expensive.
but if you have got some skill and patience you could prob do it yourself.


and if you touch a gutter or scuff a rim.. you can just put a new sticker section on
if you get sick of the colour.. you can return it to the orginal colour



just an alternative.

[Spider]

i got a new set, straight to the painter, not sure what they did exactly, but they did have to get rid of the crome. had them painted in gloss jet black, bloody easy to clean, look sweet as. a great choice and make my ride look very dark and sinister as the rest of the car is black aswell
Hey matey,can you post a pic of your car? My car is black too and I'm not sure what finish to get,gloss,satin or matt.


And Mohit,can you post a pic of your wheels in this thread when you pick them up,I know your car is silver but I'd still like to have a look at your rims.

Cheers.

[BigAl83]

Just had my motorbike rims sand blasted and powdercoated for $50 a wheel. They look great and it's pretty durable. I had to take some of it back off where the brake discs bolt on and it took some effort.

[XUV]

I don't know which way to go,gloss or matt.

What would look better on a black car?

hedge your bets , go satin

[VFast]

My work has a paint shop , industrial switchboards is what they do 99% of the time .
They tend to send aluminium jobs out to be treated before powder coating , they come back with a gold coloured finish and from what i understand it's to help the coating adhere .

Not sure if they do outside work but will ask on Monday .
They are in Myaree .
Kounis Metal?

[Mohit]

And Mohit,can you post a pic of your wheels in this thread when you pick them up,I know your car is silver but I'd still like to have a look at your rims.
Will do but here's a photochop sneak peak (mine's a silver VY SS not a VZ Clubby but the wheels will look something like this):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/SS/wheelchop01.jpg

[bonners]

I've just just recently had mine back. Ten days back on the car. Mine were taken back, prepped and then painted two pack with clear. The front is gloss black and they have painted the inside of the rim matte black.
I'm rapt.

[chillicatqld]

Don't wanna get in an argument over this - but all the powdercoaters I spoke to said that rims will chip easier being powdercoated... and when they do, unless they have been really well prepared, they will lose heaps bigger chunks.
Have a mate who got his powdercoated, and is regretting it very severely now.

Anyway, do whatever suits your budget/expectations.

Question for all:
I have a black SSV Sportwagon - wanna do the rims all black - who it will look good - or too much black maybe?

[bonners]

nah mate do it. My SSV is black and has black GTS rims. :goodjob:

[KuRT12]

nah mate do it. My SSV is black and has black GTS rims. :goodjob:

Pics please (y)?

[bonners]

Australian LS1 and Holden Forums - View Single Post - bonners carbon copy-tease (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1566541&postcount=12)

[AussieTone]

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1566541&postcount=12

I agree with Adam, go the black. His wheels look great but then again he does have the orange coloured strip which breaks it up a bit. Regardless, it is one nice looking package

Tony

[UTESRULE]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/US063/my%20ute/IMG_1487.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/US063/my%20ute/IMG_1476.jpg





if not powdercoating 2pak'ing then maybe stickers?? bit more expensive.
but if you have got some skill and patience you could prob do it yourself.


and if you touch a gutter or scuff a rim.. you can just put a new sticker section on
if you get sick of the colour.. you can return it to the orginal colour



just an alternative.

did they have to shave the tyre for the white out line

[bonners]

I agree with Adam, go the black. His wheels look great but then again he does have the orange coloured strip which breaks it up a bit. Regardless, it is one nice looking package

Tony

Thanks Tony.

I can't really comment on the benefits of powdercoating. The guy who did mine is a friend who owns a panel shop and he recommended the two pack system.

[chillicatqld]

Hey Bonners - that looks mad.
Think I'm gonna do it!!!

[bonners]

Cheers. I liked the look prior but when I got em back I was even happier

[sk0690]

Cheers. I liked the look prior but when I got em back I was even happier

Hey Bonners, where about in Brissy you got them done? And what was done? i.e. stripping back, sand blasting, painting/powder coating.....

How much do they charge per wheel? I'm thinking doing mine but with the embossed CV8Z letters in another colour.

Sorry for the bombarding questions.

cheers

[`redoctober]

That's what I'm doing as well.

Got a quote yesterday,$100 a rim for 2 pack black with a clear coat.
That's to do the WHOLE wheel,or it was $80 to do just the face.

Where abouts mate? Getting mine done in black and I was going to go for the 2 pack black/clear coat route :)

[Spider]

Where abouts mate? Getting mine done in black and I was going to go for the 2 pack black/clear coat route :)
Trou Performance & Panel Collision Repair Centre
3/ 56 Berkshire Rd
Sunshine North
(03) 9312 6111

I have sent in a couple more quote inquiries to Advanced Alloy Wheel Repairs and Multicoat and will post them here when I get the quotes.

[Lincoln87]

did they have to shave the tyre for the white out line

they were white walls. so yes shaved a tad. but then they turned brown. so i got a white paint pen lols. when driving or from abit away it looks ok.

oh. black on black equals sex. imo.

cept. it can bee too much black, you need silver/chrome nuts, and silver center cap. looks better.

ive seen black supersport 20s with black centre cap/nuts and it looks tooooo black.

[bonners]

Hey Bonners, where about in Brissy you got them done? And what was done? i.e. stripping back, sand blasting, painting/powder coating.....

How much do they charge per wheel? I'm thinking doing mine but with the embossed CV8Z letters in another colour.

Sorry for the bombarding questions.

cheers

It's all good.

A mate did it and his shop is just off Compton Road. I could ask him if you are really keen. Otherwise, I could let him know you are calling and you can chat to him and let him know exactly what it is you want. I will PM the details anyway


they were white walls. so yes shaved a tad. but then they turned brown. so i got a white paint pen lols. when driving or from abit away it looks ok.

oh. black on black equals sex. imo.

cept. it can bee too much black, you need silver/chrome nuts, and silver center cap. looks better.

ive seen black supersport 20s with black centre cap/nuts and it looks tooooo black.


If you are painting Superpsorts, I reckon the Shadow Chrome that Curtis did was the best result around

If any other Brissy people want them done let me know.

[PsychoAzn]

It's all good.

A mate did it and his shop is just off Compton Road. I could ask him if you are really keen. Otherwise, I could let him know you are calling and you can chat to him and let him know exactly what it is you want. I will PM the details anyway




If you are painting Superpsorts, I reckon the Shadow Chrome that Curtis did was the best result around

If any other Brissy people want them done let me know.

Hey Bonners, Can you pm me the details as well? thanks alot.

[IanR8]

It's all good.

A mate did it and his shop is just off Compton Road. I could ask him if you are really keen. Otherwise, I could let him know you are calling and you can chat to him and let him know exactly what it is you want. I will PM the details anyway




If you are painting Superpsorts, I reckon the Shadow Chrome that Curtis did was the best result around

If any other Brissy people want them done let me know.


Mate,

I'm keen to Shadow Chrome my VE R8 wheels, if you could drop me a line that would be great.

Thanks,

Ian

[Spider]

Trou Performance & Panel Collision Repair Centre
3/ 56 Berkshire Rd
Sunshine North
(03) 9312 6111

I have sent in a couple more quote inquiries to Advanced Alloy Wheel Repairs and Multicoat and will post them here when I get the quotes.
Well In got another quote from Advanced today...

Hey, you will be looking at roughly $120 a wheel to paint them black for the
not damaged ones, and $170 for the damaged ones.
Thank You, Alex
$170 for the damaged ones!!! It's light rash about 10mm long on two of the wheels ffs.
The beater from Sunshine said he'd just file/sand it out and still charge $100. I know where I'll be going.

[Wyrms]

I plan on getting the 19" SSV wheels within the next few months and I already got a quote from Cambellfield Smash Repairs for $200 to paint all of them Matte Black.
I've since changed my mind though and want them painted Satin Black, hope it's the same price, but just thought I'd throw that out there.

[Firebug]

This may be of some assistance to anyone wanting to go down this path...

Australian LS1 and Holden Forums (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=97016)

[Mohit]

I'm getting my wheels powder coated by Color Ur Mags (http://www.colorurmags.com/) in Highett
$90 a wheel to strip, prep and coat

[Y55-7UT]

i had my old ute wheels powdercoated in dulux metallic charcoal gloss, i think they look hot, and didnt have to clean the wheels as often! slotted rotors and lucas pads are a messy combo i paid about 45 each, also got the touch up paint for them and it was spot on!

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/stick_65/170520091143.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/stick_65/170520091133.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/stick_65/170520091141.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/stick_65/15022009466.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/stick_65/22022009502.jpg

[6_litre_man]

I plan on getting the 19" SSV wheels within the next few months and I already got a quote from Cambellfield Smash Repairs for $200 to paint all of them Matte Black.
I've since changed my mind though and want them painted Satin Black, hope it's the same price, but just thought I'd throw that out there.

hey mate let me know how it goes wen you get them back and how it looks, im wanting to do my wheels satin black but am a bit unsure, wanting to see other cars that have done and see how it looks first, cheers mate.

[UTESRULE]

whats the diff between matte and satin black

[wikky]

whats the diff between matte and satin black

Matte is usually a flat/dull finish and satin is a very slight gloss to it.

[blackbettyhsv]

I've just just recently had mine back. Ten days back on the car. Mine were taken back, prepped and then painted two pack with clear. The front is gloss black and they have painted the inside of the rim matte black.
I'm rapt.

they are the go mate, two pack might be the way to do it.
I just got a mural of marilyn monroe airbrushed onto the front guard of my harley I might see if that bloke would do the rims

[JaMeS_2007]

Don't wanna get in an argument over this - but all the powdercoaters I spoke to said that rims will chip easier being powdercoated... and when they do, unless they have been really well prepared, they will lose heaps bigger chunks.
Have a mate who got his powdercoated, and is regretting it very severely now.

Anyway, do whatever suits your budget/expectations.

Question for all:
I have a black SSV Sportwagon - wanna do the rims all black - who it will look good - or too much black maybe?


powder coat just dosnt chip real easy and come off in big chunks.. they havnt been prept right or the oven hasnt been run upto the correct tempreture. my family own a powdercoating plant and have done many rims and had no problems at all with chipping or chuncks comming off.

[bonners]

They way Ii would explain the difference is simply satin is matte black with a slight sheen on it

[Wyrms]

Exactly!^

Gloss black is really shiny and glossy.
Matte black is good but it's pretty dull.

Satin black is the nice balance between the two - it's not as shiny as gloss and it's not as dull as black.

Which is why I reckon I'd go for Satin.

[blackbettyhsv]

I spoke to a dude at a tyre service yesterday said to (be) careful with powder coating as it could scrape off when fitting tyres, anyone heard of this issue

[chillicatqld]

I am going 2pack on mine.... not gonna argue/debate over which is better anymore.
All I can say is: why do manufacturers 2pack their rims instead of powdercoating them in the first place?

[Wyrms]

hey mate let me know how it goes wen you get them back and how it looks, im wanting to do my wheels satin black but am a bit unsure, wanting to see other cars that have done and see how it looks first, cheers mate.

I'll definitely post up pics. :)
But like I said, it's probably gonna be 2-3 months before I get the rims.

I'll give details on the procedure used to paint them as well.

[JaMeS_2007]

I spoke to a dude at a tyre service yesterday said to (be) careful with powder coating as it could scrape off when fitting tyres, anyone heard of this issue


none of our rims have had any powdercoat scrape off.

and seeing as powdercoat is stronger then paint i would hate to see what the tyre fitter does to a painted rim.

[blackbettyhsv]

none of our rims have had any powdercoat scrape off.

and seeing as powdercoat is stronger then paint i would hate to see what the tyre fitter does to a painted rim.

yeh a bit of a worry for sure, but I have'nt spoke to my panel beater yet so still up in the air

[bonners]

Australian LS1 and Holden Forums - View Single Post - bonners carbon copy-tease (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1566541&postcount=12)

These are mine in Gloss, 2 pac

[sjhugh]

I have power coated rims on my daily and never had a chip, in fact not a single mark. They are the best wearing rims I've had and because they have lasted so well I have just brought another set for one of my other cars and had them power coated as well. As far as I'm concerned it's the way to go, tough as.

[calais190]

I work as a sandblaster at a Powder Coating plant, and i've sandblasted heaps of rims, normally getting painted white or black. Powder coating is thicker than normal paint, thus wears very well. It doesn't flake or chip away. I haven't seen too many rims years after they've been coated but there is growing demand for it with zero complaints so i assume they're wearing well. If you want a high gloss black, i'd say go for a 2pack black or a black base with gloss layer on top. If you want a satin or matte black go powder coating, as the appearance of satin and matte looks stunning imo. I'm not sure about costs, but to sandblast and powder coat wheels its normally 200 odd for all 4, so it's not too bad on the pocket. Just my 2c being in the industry.

[A^K^T]

Kounis Metal?

Yep , that's the one .
I asked the bloke in charge of the paint shop and they tend not to do outside jobs .

[VFast]

Yep , that's the one .
I asked the bloke in charge of the paint shop and they tend not to do outside jobs .
Thought so...

You guys have done a few switchboards for my company over the years.

[Spider]

hedge your bets , go satin
Yep,they will be done satin. I'll use my silver nut caps and keep the centre caps silver to break it up a bit,should look alright.


I'm getting my wheels powder coated by Color Ur Mags (http://www.colorurmags.com/) in Highett
$90 a wheel to strip, prep and coat
That's not a bad price.

I'm thinking of powdercoating now after reading some of the replies in this thread about it.I'll ring 'Coloururmags' and get a price on my wheels.



I got another quote today from Multicoat..

Hi Phil
Price to chemically strip and then blast each rim $88 GST inc.
Price to powder coat $66 each GST inc
Price to paint $180 each GST inc
thanks
chris

Multicoat Pty Ltd:eek:

[Wyrms]

I work as a sandblaster at a Powder Coating plant, and i've sandblasted heaps of rims, normally getting painted white or black. Powder coating is thicker than normal paint, thus wears very well. It doesn't flake or chip away. I haven't seen too many rims years after they've been coated but there is growing demand for it with zero complaints so i assume they're wearing well. If you want a high gloss black, i'd say go for a 2pack black or a black base with gloss layer on top. If you want a satin or matte black go powder coating, as the appearance of satin and matte looks stunning imo. I'm not sure about costs, but to sandblast and powder coat wheels its normally 200 odd for all 4, so it's not too bad on the pocket. Just my 2c being in the industry.


You're a lifesaver.

That makes options and explanations of price so much easier.

I assume that when they gave me the quote for $200 for all 4 for Matte Black, that they meant powder-coating. But yeah, definitely gonna go for a powder-coat now. In Satin.

Thanks again.

Once more guys, when I get my wheels and get them painted, I'll keep you all posted.

[InsaneSS]

I really hate this thread as now I've decided to powdercoat my vx gts rims. Been ringing around a local place said between $40-50 to powdercoat and then between $40-60 to blast as my rims are shadow chrome so harder to do. I've decided on Satin Black and then putting down a thin red pinstripe on the outter lip to break it up a bit.

[Uwish]

I had my wheels painted in 2 pak with Ceramic clear coat!
They are Satin black with rx8 metallic red time attack.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/Uwish_my05/SNC00065.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/Uwish_my05/SNC00063.jpg
Old setup with bright red time attack.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/Uwish_my05/P8180021.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/Uwish_my05/P8180025.jpg

[Curtis-R]

The only thing I find with matte powdercoated stuff is the 'dull' look
and I reckon the wheels loose some of their 'look' so to speak. i.e the
wheel looks the same flat colour no matter what angle you look at it.
When light shines on it, it's the same dull look.. making the wheel
look one dimensional.. lol not sure if I explained this right but anwyay. It's
Certainly a cheaper option, but also the cheapest look perhaps. :1peek:

[ratabro]

I spoke to a dude at a tyre service yesterday said to (be) careful with powder coating as it could scrape off when fitting tyres, anyone heard of this issue

Yeah they do scrap off if the tyre fitter is not careful.
Happen twice on the wife's car.
Needless to say she was not happy.:flipoff:
Tyre shop recoated rims on both ocassions at there expense.

[smaky]

Anybody know of a reputable powder-coater in east melbourne suburbs, say Ringwood area? Thinking about getting the 19inch SSV rims done. Gloss black.

[Lincoln87]

I had my wheels painted in 2 pak with Ceramic clear coat!
They are Satin black with rx8 metallic red time attack.


the bright red looked MINT!! thats something i was considering doing. cept red on red not a good look.

that red strip really breakes up the black car on black wheels on black rubber






and imo. any black wheels (well GMH wheels) need to have chrome/silver nuts or nut caps and centre

otherwise, its just waaaay too much black.

[bonners]

yeah I used the chrome caps and lock nut cap and the HSV cap. Looks good IMO

[kriminal]

hey,
i know this has been talked about heaps before but ive seached so many threads and googled it that i'm getting a headache.

I have red vy ss sedan with standard vy ss rims. Ive seen a red vy ss with the rims coated matte black but i cannot find it....
does anyone have any pics or know which thread has a VY SS sedan with black Vy ss rims? and ive looked at the car aint a car without rims thread as well and couldnt find it there...(i know theres a few with gts rims)

cheers

[Mohit]

And Mohit,can you post a pic of your wheels in this thread when you pick them up,I know your car is silver but I'd still like to have a look at your rims.
Here you go mate:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/SS/SS52.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/SS/SS53.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/SS/SS54.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/SS/SS55.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/SS/SS56.jpg

[Lincoln87]

^^^^^

sexy.

[steves87]

well, i usually paint my wheels with good old urethane wheel paint from auto1... ive done it a few times on my different cars, but i think my vette wheels came out best (i took the most time on these) im pretty sure matt, maybe gloss black is availible also.
they have been done for over three years, no chips, scrapes or anything, so its very durable.... quick tip though, do not clear coat if using gloss.... although i havnt done it myself, ive seen terrible cracking/yellowish clear coat after an amount of time on some peoples.:)


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/ozvette87/Picture173-1.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/ozvette87/Picture089-1.jpg

[Lincoln87]

acutlly.. thatsa good point. you paint stockos with a can of paint, why not alloys?? well, im sure with a proper air paint gunner you are more likely to get every spot, and an even coat.
gues i just answered my own question.

[blackbettyhsv]

spoke to a panel beater he will do my rims in satin black for $150 per rim, but Im still not sure might wait until wyrms get his done & see what he thinks

[wikky]

I had my SSVs powdercoated satin black today. They turned out exactly like I was hoping. I only just finished fitting the wheels back on the car so the pics aren't that great, sorry about the poor quality. I'll get some more tomorrow of the full car in daylight. I just need to get hold of some black wheel nut covers now.

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/wikky31/P9040070.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/wikky31/P9040064.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/wikky31/P9040065.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/wikky31/P9040066.jpg

[Mohit]

Looking good wikky
Seems like black is the new black haha
You can get black wheel nut covers from motorfielddirect on ebay

[Spider]

Looking good wikky
Seems like black is the new black haha
You can get black wheel nut covers from motorfielddirect on ebay
I have a vx, anybody know what size caps fit a vx? 19mm or 21mm?
That seller only has 19mm nuts (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BRAND-NEW-GENUINE-BLACK-WHEEL-NUT-CAPS-SUIT-19MM_W0QQitemZ330356480145QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item4ceac7d891&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262)

[wikky]

Looking good wikky
Seems like black is the new black haha
You can get black wheel nut covers from motorfielddirect on ebay

Cheers Mohit, it was your mate's photoshop that finally convinced me to do it.

[SSV8TE]

Good job wikky.
This car looks as hot as it goes too.
Love the powdercoat look:goodjob:

[blackbettyhsv]

they look great wikky do you have a pic of the whole car

[Mohit]

I have a vx, anybody know what size caps fit a vx? 19mm or 21mm?
That seller only has 19mm nuts (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BRAND-NEW-GENUINE-BLACK-WHEEL-NUT-CAPS-SUIT-19MM_W0QQitemZ330356480145QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item4ceac7d891&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262)
Those are the correct ones
I have 19mm ones on my VY as well :)

[Spider]

Those are the correct ones
I have 19mm ones on my VY as well :)

Thanks Mohit :)

I'm not sure what to do,black caps, silver caps or chrome nuts.

[Mohit]

I'm not sure what to do,black caps, silver caps or chrome nuts.
I know what you mean as i was going thru the same thing a couple of weeks ago
Ended up going with black caps as i reckon the centre cap has enough silver in it to break it up a bit

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/SS/SS56.jpg

[Knawful]

So the consensus is Powdercoating?

I was thinking of buying some new rim's as the clear-coat is comming off around the drainholes on my ANZ maverics (pos they are, fair dinkum)

Now i'm keen on getting them recoated in satin black..Much cheaper option.

.....and some nice looking rim's there lad's. :goodjob:

[wikky]

I took a couple of pics while down at Chev's this morning. I'm very happy with the look, just what I was going for. The satin black suits the car really well I think. The pics aren't very clear sorry. They look much better in the flesh.

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/wikky31/PIC_0122.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/wikky31/PIC_0123.jpg

[255-LS1]

Looks unreal Wikky!! Car is looking very sinistar now. What a beast, looks tuff as nails now with an exhaust note to boot. Well done on the build. Now wheres that drive by footage you promised lol

Whats next for the beast?

Cheers

[wikky]

Looks unreal Wikky!! Car is looking very sinistar now. What a beast, looks tuff as nails now with an exhaust note to boot. Well done on the build. Now wheres that drive by footage you promised lol

Whats next for the beast?

Cheers

Thanks Camo, I appreciate the comments mate. The drive by coming, just hold your horses! :jester:
Not 100% sure what's next for it. I'm sussing out a Harrop blower ATM which I think would compliment what I've done so far. But a quieter cat-back is on the cards for sure. I heard a Sureflo single 3.5" 'quiet' today so that's what I reckon I'll put on.

[`redoctober]

Looks great wikky, where did you get it done and how much did it set you back? Looks like a top job, and I'm getting mine done in a few weeks just not sure where to go!

Cheers,
-Rob.

[255-LS1]

Thanks Camo, I appreciate the comments mate. The drive by coming, just hold your horses! :jester:
Not 100% sure what's next for it. I'm sussing out a Harrop blower ATM which I think would compliment what I've done so far. But a quieter cat-back is on the cards for sure. I heard a Sureflo single 3.5" 'quiet' today so that's what I reckon I'll put on.

LOL harrop blower, when will it end... Quiter catback :rofl: dont be soft mate, harden up it sounds absolutly horn. One vote for leave it as is. :bow:

[blackbettyhsv]

I took a couple of pics while down at Chev's this morning. I'm very happy with the look, just what I was going for. The satin black suits the car really well I think. The pics aren't very clear sorry. They look much better in the flesh.

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/wikky31/PIC_0122.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/wikky31/PIC_0123.jpg

yeh thanks for that wikky its looking good, I've been talking to more people apparantly there is a great place out at leongatha that does good powder coating, only prob I will have to put the car on blocks as I cant get a spare set of wheels to fit over the brakes

[wikky]

yeh thanks for that wikky its looking good, I've been talking to more people apparantly there is a great place out at leongatha that does good powder coating, only prob I will have to put the car on blocks as I cant get a spare set of wheels to fit over the brakes

Cheers mate. I just went to Autobarn and bought 2 pairs of short stands, cost about $100 all up. I guess if I ever need to get the wheels off again or keep the car off the ground for something they'll come in handy.
Good luck with yours. :)


Looks great wikky, where did you get it done and how much did it set you back? Looks like a top job, and I'm getting mine done in a few weeks just not sure where to go!

Cheers,
-Rob.

G'day Rob, thanks for the comment. I live up near Shepparton so it's probably a bit too far for you! I paid $60 per rim. I think Mohit had his done by a place called ColourUrMags or something like that. They're down your way I think.

[boyley]

You guys suck

Now I'm gonna have to get some done :dance:

[Kushy]

If you were in Brisbane, I'd recommend the blokes down at Brendale...Less then $200 to get all 4 rims powdercoated..

[vz300]

I had mine stripped undercoated and done in 2k for $175.00 in HSV SHADOW CHROME...... Many advantages with 2k over powder coat one being powder coat will always look plastic like unlike 2k in either gloss or satin...... Also once powdercoat scratches it scratched, 2k will polish back to new.....

[blackbettyhsv]

not happy jan, got a quote to powder coat the R8 rims in satin black, $132 per rim, the dude reckons they are harder to do than other rims.
I might get a second opinion, it might be cheaper to 2 pack

[boyley]

not happy jan, got a quote to powder coat the R8 rims in satin black, $132 per rim, the dude reckons they are harder to do than other rims.
I might get a second opinion, it might be cheaper to 2 pack

Which dude mate?

[JaMeS_2007]

not happy jan, got a quote to powder coat the R8 rims in satin black, $132 per rim, the dude reckons they are harder to do than other rims.
I might get a second opinion, it might be cheaper to 2 pack

fark me thats steep. we charge 60 bucks a rim i belive. thats plasted preped and coated. i cant see how they are harder to do. if anything it would be easer as there isnt so many flat faces

[blackbettyhsv]

yeh a bit steep considering a panel beater quoted me $150 per rim in 2 pac, I wont say who it was it does,nt matter he wont get my money.
maybe he did;nt want to do them & jacked the price up, but Im hoping to get them done soon as my monaro bonnet is nearly ready to go on.

[boyley]

yeh a bit steep considering a panel beater quoted me $150 per rim in 2 pac, I wont say who it was it does,nt matter he wont get my money.
maybe he did;nt want to do them & jacked the price up, but Im hoping to get them done soon as my monaro bonnet is nearly ready to go on.


why:confused: is the guy in Highett cause I'm getting my R8's done real soon and dont wanna pay that much

[blackbettyhsv]

na he's not in the city he's out in the bush a bit,shane cause it would have been a easy drive for me

[boyley]

na he's not in the city he's out in the bush a bit,shane cause it would have been a easy drive for me

oh cool thanks mate

[chillicatqld]

getting mine 2packed for $350 for all 4

[Mohit]

why:confused: is the guy in Highett cause I'm getting my R8's done real soon and dont wanna pay that much
Just as a guide the Highett guy charged me $90 a rim (stripped, cleaned, undercoated, powdercoated, baked). My rims were brand new. If yours are damaged he will fix them first for extra cost based on the damage.

[boyley]

Just as a guide the Highett guy charged me $90 a rim (stripped, cleaned, undercoated, powdercoated, baked). My rims were brand new. If yours are damaged he will fix them first for extra cost based on the damage.

Cheers Mohit

[wablacksv8]

fark me thats steep. we charge 60 bucks a rim i belive. thats plasted preped and coated. i cant see how they are harder to do. if anything it would be easer as there isnt so many flat faces

Can you recommend anyone here in Perth that can do it at that price?
I was quoted $105 a wheel, blasted prep'd and coated.

North of the river is best.

Cheers

[bonners]

In 2pac mine were done for $300 - including prep, paint, clear etc etc

[SINISTER R8]

If you were in Brisbane, I'd recommend the blokes down at Brendale...Less then $200 to get all 4 rims powdercoated..

Whats the shop called? I'm looking for a place in Brisbane to powdercoat my rims. Guttered them and am pissed off so will get them redone, last time they were just painted and they scratch and flake like crazy.

So yeah, anyone know a good shop in Brisbane? Prefer north side as I am in Redcliffe.

Thanks

[sszkid]

Whats the shop called? I'm looking for a place in Brisbane to powdercoat my rims. Guttered them and am pissed off so will get them redone, last time they were just painted and they scratch and flake like crazy.

So yeah, anyone know a good shop in Brisbane? Prefer north side as I am in Redcliffe.

Thanks

I would also like to know what the shop is called, looking to get mine done soonish...

[SINISTER R8]

I would also like to know what the shop is called, looking to get mine done soonish...

found a place in clontaf, had a chat to them and they seem bloody good. they have a guy that does the sand blasting just down the street and he sounds bloody good too. the place is called Infinity Powdercoat. and they are pretty cheap, $40 a wheel for powdercoating and $30 a wheel for sand blasting.

I havent got them done yet, but will be doing it this week, just waiting on spare wheels to fit over my brakes. will post up pics.

[XUV]

Got my XUV rims powder coated Satin black and put a set of 255 /45's on ,
that I got from The States .

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv116/XUVUTE/Photo-0005.jpg
http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv116/XUVUTE/Photo-0006.jpg

[Ganzer]

XUV could you get a better picture up, as i want to do the same to my wagon wheels

[Lincoln87]

and you need some tire shine/cleaner =)


black wheels with dirty tires look shiet house.

[lowhsv]

be careful just make sure the quality is there whemn you pick them up seen alot with dimples and pits in the coating which for me isnt wat you should be paying for.

[csgup1]

the powdercoated rims came out good. im just tossing between black or white for mine...

[XUV]

few more crappy phone pics , I'll get some beter pics later , cars covered in mud :goodjob:
http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv116/XUVUTE/Photo-0004.jpg
http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv116/XUVUTE/Photo-0003.jpg
http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv116/XUVUTE/Photo-0002.jpg

[awesome _vzss]

does anyone know a good powder coater in south west sydney region

[Spider]

any good ones in melbourne?

http://www.multicoat.com.au/powdercoating

http://www.advancedalloys.com.au/company-profile/

[neaty383]

http://www.multicoat.com.au/powdercoating

http://www.advancedalloys.com.au/company-profile/

Guys,

colorurmags isnt taking any new business (closing down is the rumour) ... and it looks like other places (eg: Multicoat) can powercoat but they dont do repairs too.

Anyone recommend any one-stop-shops?

Cheers

[Sleek_vz]

They look good !

[silvervyss]

XUV, did you get your rims done locally.

Cheers

John

[XUV]

XUV, did you get your rims done locally.

Cheers

John

Yeah , just went to the local powder coaters .

[DuaneDibbley]

Just to dredge this old thread up. Been looking at getting this done (maybe) and the one place I've checked so far wants $550+ for the 4 wheels and 14 days turn around for powdercoating!

If that's the going rate (doesn't seem to be based on here) then I'll just pass. I'd rather buy an OTR or something for that dosh!

How do you guys go about getting the tires off the rims etc? Car on stands, wheel shop to de-tire them, drop off to powder coaters, then the reverse once you got them back?

[wikky]

How do you guys go about getting the tires off the rims etc? Car on stands, wheel shop to de-tire them, drop off to powder coaters, then the reverse once you got them back?

That's what I did when I had mine powdercoated. Best part was I told them I needed the car off the road for the least time possible so they had them done by the end of the same day. I was pretty chuffed to say the least! I had them done at a local powdercoaters and it only cost me $240 for all 4.

[Wonky]

The advantages of living in a small country town eh Wikster? :confused:

[aratic]

Just to dredge this old thread up. Been looking at getting this done (maybe) and the one place I've checked so far wants $550+ for the 4 wheels and 14 days turn around for powdercoating!

If that's the going rate (doesn't seem to be based on here) then I'll just pass. I'd rather buy an OTR or something for that dosh!

How do you guys go about getting the tires off the rims etc? Car on stands, wheel shop to de-tire them, drop off to powder coaters, then the reverse once you got them back?

Where in Brisbane are you? I can recommend you a few places on the Northside, whether you want them powdercoated or painted.

[wikky]

The advantages of living in a small country town eh Wikster? :confused:

Nah Wonk, they're the biggest mob in the Goulburn Valley and flat chat all the time. We use them for work and they're very efficient blokes. They don't normally do small jobs like wheels but one of the guys there loves his Commodores and told the boss he'd like the job. It was a win for me I guess.

[***VX*R8***]

This is probably a stupid question but do Holden/HSV rims come painted or powder coated from the factory?
I'm assuming painted but not sure...

[DuaneDibbley]

Where in Brisbane are you? I can recommend you a few places on the Northside, whether you want them powdercoated or painted.

Cheers mate, I'm southside. Annerley to be precise. Don't mind traveling for a good job at the right price.

[Roonstain]

Sorry to drag up an old thread

Just wanted to see if anyone knew of a good powdercoater in the Wollongong or Sydney regions

Will have some wheels to do, and if they are good, some outdoor furniture