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Old May 19, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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Powdercoated my wheels...

Finally did it. Had planned on doing this with the last set of tires; didn't get around to it. Wasn't going to pass it up this time. Local custom motorcycle shop, BDB Customs, did them. Dismounted old tires, PC'd, mounted new tires for $212. $50 elsewhere to have them balanced, and their done. Wasn't overly fond of the color at first, but BOY have they grown on me! Considering darkening the center caps... I'm happy, all and all. Let me know what you think!
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Old May 19, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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I like them. I think they go very well with the nordic green.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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Those are really nice!
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Old May 19, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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they look pretty damn nice, i wanna see how my rims would look on my altima powdercoated the dark gray color to match the car
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Old May 20, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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nice, ive got nordic green too and was wondering how this wood look. im curious to see what it'd look like powdercoated white tho too. id say dark center caps too
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Old May 20, 2008 | 01:54 AM
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yeah darken up those center caps. looks good though.
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Old May 20, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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Thumbs up

I've wanted to do this for a while now. I just need to find a shop that will do it for a good price.

Did you have to do any prep work? or just drop em off and pick em up? $53/each seems like a hell of a deal!

Much less expensive then getting a new set of wheels.

Kudos!
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Old May 20, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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You gotta update your signature pic now!
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Old May 20, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Looks very sweet, that's the look I'm going for as well, but Whats the deal with the coating insted of getting them painted? I was going to get my painted to match the MS bodykit grey color, what do you recommend?
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Old May 20, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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looks good, although I think it would be better if the center caps were painted aswell.
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Old May 20, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Centercaps may be my next project...

No prep on my side at all, minus removing them from the car and sharing my wifes truck over the weekend. Dropped them off Fri, picked them up Tues, had them on the car Wed. The shop quoted $40 each, so overall they added $13 a piece to dismount and mount new, which isn't bad at all.

As for powdercoating instead of paint: durability. Read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_coating

Thanks for the feedback!

MD

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Old May 20, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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Old May 20, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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Sweet!! I like pink though!!
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Old May 20, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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Very nice!
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Old May 20, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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I love the color.
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Old May 21, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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Looks great!
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Old May 22, 2008 | 01:08 AM
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great looking car dude.
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Old May 22, 2008 | 01:26 AM
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looks good. i'd like to see that color on a WB 8
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Old May 22, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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can u get powder coated rims that are shiny/glossy?
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Old May 22, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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Great work. Looks fantastic.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 03:04 AM
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Nice, i had mine done about a year ago, no flaking, peeling, the gloss and metalic sparkle is just as good as it was when i had them done.

If you do the center caps, let me know how! I have been pondering it for the past year.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 03:31 AM
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looks clean man..
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Old May 28, 2008 | 12:14 AM
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What paint code or color did you use?
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Old May 28, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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I had mine done in a black for track rims. I went to home depot and bought some plastic paint and clear coat and matched it perfectly. Pics taken on cell phone btw.





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Old May 28, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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plastic paint?
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