Question on powder coating stock wheels
08-27-2010, 05:24 AM
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Question on powder coating stock wheels
I really like the look of the black powdercoated stock wheels that I see on this forum and I am considering doing it to mine.
Can anyone tell me how much they paid to get all 5 wheels done? Also, where do I go to do something like this, do I go to a body shop? I also want to put spacers and 33" tires, do the spacers get powdercoated as well?
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Can anyone tell me how much they paid to get all 5 wheels done? Also, where do I go to do something like this, do I go to a body shop? I also want to put spacers and 33" tires, do the spacers get powdercoated as well?
Thanks in advance
08-27-2010, 05:29 AM
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I just Googled and there are 7 powder coating shops near Weston Florida. They should be able to help you out.
No need to powdercoat spacers. You can't see 'em with the wheels mounted.
No need to powdercoat spacers. You can't see 'em with the wheels mounted.
Any idea how much it should cost?
08-27-2010, 06:37 AM
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Maybe bedline?
If you plan on wheeling in the rocks at all, I'd suggest bedlining your wheels rather than powdercoating them. Powdercoating looks great, but eventually they can and probably will get hacked up. If you paint them yourself, you can touch up as necesary and know it will always match plus waaaay cheaper. Few good write-ups and threads on here about it. Heres a pic of mine I did a few weeks ago. Just my .02
08-27-2010, 07:33 AM
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I like the way they look especially with your tires. Not much rock wheeling here, mostly soft sand and mud with the occasional trip North to Ocala where I might run into some rocks.
I like the idea of touch up when they get scratched.
I like the idea of touch up when they get scratched.
08-27-2010, 07:41 AM
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If your looking to go the cheap way and do it yourself. Rustoleum makes spray on bed liner for about $8 a can.. I used rustoleum Metallic spray paint and it came out great. The paint can take a beating too
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08-27-2010, 08:16 AM
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If you plan on wheeling in the rocks at all, I'd suggest bedlining your wheels rather than powdercoating them. Powdercoating looks great, but eventually they can and probably will get hacked up. If you paint them yourself, you can touch up as necesary and know it will always match plus waaaay cheaper. Few good write-ups and threads on here about it. Heres a pic of mine I did a few weeks ago. Just my .02
I cant get Rustoleum.
08-27-2010, 08:22 AM
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The spray is a bit rough right after you do it, but over time it settles down to almost the texture of the bumpers and fender flares. Not as easy getting mud cleaned off, but a soft brush we'll get most of it out.
The metallic stuff is great too, thats what I used for my grill insert. nice contrast to the black.
The metallic stuff is great too, thats what I used for my grill insert. nice contrast to the black.
