Interest? Powder Coating for Wheels? - Page 10 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

GusGus91 · 2009-09-24, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WRXlerate

Did they say how long it normally takes? I have a set that needs done and the tires need replaced so now would be the best time to do it.

he said about a week maybe less.

cody · 2011-03-22, 10:14 AM

I just spoke to Guy at Metal Master and their current rate for each 16X6.5 alloy wheel is $65+powder (nominal and varies depending on color)+tax. Any other places I can try? I really wanted to go to them since I was expecting them to have the exact color/gloss I chose on file, but they don't.

They did do a great job the first time though. I just wish it was still $35/wheel + tax.

100_Percent_Juice · 2011-03-22, 11:27 AM

What about that garageworks guy?

cody · 2011-03-22, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

What about that garageworks guy?

This guy? http://www.seccs.org/forums/showthre...t=garage+works

Looks like he details cars. Does he powdercoat too?

Edit: Nevermind. Found this thread: http://www.seccs.org/forums/showthre...t=garage+works

I'll find out his rate.

cody · 2011-03-22, 05:03 PM

Garage Works quoted me $60/wheel. Any other suggestions?

sperry · 2011-03-22, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

Garage Works quoted me $60/wheel. Any other suggestions?

Make sure whoever's doing it is also blasting and degreasing the wheel before powdercoating in the included price. Prep work is usually by far the most expensive part of the process. It would suck to pay $60/wheel or something PLUS 5 hours of prep labor!

cody · 2011-03-22, 06:20 PM

I checked and both quotes includes all prep including stripping existing paint and they have no problem keeping the PC off the mating surface/lug seats (like Metalmasters did the first time). I'm leaning toward going to a legitimate business that I've worked with before but I'm going to call any other powder coaters in Reno I can find on Google tomorrow.

100_Percent_Juice · 2011-03-22, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

Any other suggestions?

Suggest he do it for $50 a wheel?

knucklesplitter · 2011-03-23, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

I checked and both quotes includes all prep including stripping existing paint and they have no problem keeping the PC off the mating surface/lug seats (like Metalmasters did the first time). I'm leaning toward going to a legitimate business that I've worked with before but I'm going to call any other powder coaters in Reno I can find on Google tomorrow.

Do not bother calling The Powder Man (aka Garate Enterprises). He is the best and least expensive in Reno, but he absolutely will not do aluminum wheels for liability reasons.

$60 each seems reasonable to me. This isn't the third world... yet anyway.

cody · 2011-03-23, 08:16 AM

I was wondering if the powdercoating process could have actually allowed the damage. Anyone think that heating my OEM wheels during the cooking part of the powdercoating process could have weakened the wheels? It's obvious that the wheel took a blow since it's got an impact bend, but the stress crack (see OP pic) makes the wheel appear brittle.

sperry · 2011-03-23, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

I was wondering if the powdercoating process could have actually allowed the damage. Anyone think that heating my OEM wheels during the cooking part of the powdercoating process could have weakened the wheels? It's obvious that the wheel took a blow since it's got an impact bend, but the stress crack (see OP pic) makes the wheel appear brittle.

You know that aluminum *is* brittle regardless of heating, right? That's why the rally guys like to run steel control arms over the aluminum ones... bending an arm = finishing the stage. Aluminum doesn't like to bend.

cody · 2011-03-23, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

You know that aluminum *is* brittle regardless of heating, right? That's why the rally guys like to run steel control arms over the aluminum ones... bending an arm = finishing the stage. Aluminum doesn't like to bend.

I do.

MattR · 2011-03-23, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

I do.

You like to bend?

cody · 2011-03-23, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

You like to bend?

I was answering the question he asked me. Wake up Matt!

MattR · 2011-03-23, 12:48 PM

Oh, 10-4.... I think I'm going to put a good paint job on my stock wheels instead, I've had success with that before.

cody · 2011-03-23, 03:43 PM

Got a quote of $75/wheel from some other place. I'll take them to Metal Master tomorrow.

100_Percent_Juice · 2011-03-23, 04:10 PM

wonder if they will do a bundle discount if you give them 8 wheels? I have a set that needs done. What color are you doing?

cody · 2011-03-23, 04:28 PM

20% black. The lower the percentage, the more flat. Higher percentage is more gloss. I'm only doing 2 wheels though so it would be 6. I'd be happy to ask though, even if they're different colors. Let me know.

100_Percent_Juice · 2011-03-23, 08:56 PM

Pshh. That's your problem right there.

cody · 2011-03-23, 09:07 PM

You're my problem right meow.

2011-03-22, 10:14 AM	#227
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I just spoke to Guy at Metal Master and their current rate for each 16X6.5 alloy wheel is $65+powder (nominal and varies depending on color)+tax. Any other places I can try? I really wanted to go to them since I was expecting them to have the exact color/gloss I chose on file, but they don't. They did do a great job the first time though. I just wish it was still $35/wheel + tax. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2011-03-22, 11:27 AM	#228
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	What about that garageworks guy? __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2011-03-22, 05:03 PM	#230
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Garage Works quoted me $60/wheel. Any other suggestions? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2011-03-22, 06:20 PM	#232
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I checked and both quotes includes all prep including stripping existing paint and they have no problem keeping the PC off the mating surface/lug seats (like Metalmasters did the first time). I'm leaning toward going to a legitimate business that I've worked with before but I'm going to call any other powder coaters in Reno I can find on Google tomorrow. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo. Last edited by cody; 2011-03-22 at 06:22 PM.

2011-03-23, 08:16 AM	#235
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I was wondering if the powdercoating process could have actually allowed the damage. Anyone think that heating my OEM wheels during the cooking part of the powdercoating process could have weakened the wheels? It's obvious that the wheel took a blow since it's got an impact bend, but the stress crack (see OP pic) makes the wheel appear brittle. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2011-03-23, 12:48 PM	#240
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Oh, 10-4.... I think I'm going to put a good paint job on my stock wheels instead, I've had success with that before. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2011-03-23, 03:43 PM	#241
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Got a quote of $75/wheel from some other place. I'll take them to Metal Master tomorrow. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2011-03-23, 04:10 PM	#242
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	wonder if they will do a bundle discount if you give them 8 wheels? I have a set that needs done. What color are you doing? __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2011-03-23, 04:28 PM	#243
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	20% black. The lower the percentage, the more flat. Higher percentage is more gloss. I'm only doing 2 wheels though so it would be 6. I'd be happy to ask though, even if they're different colors. Let me know. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2011-03-23, 08:56 PM	#244
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Pshh. That's your problem right there. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2011-03-23, 09:07 PM	#245
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	You're my problem right meow. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

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