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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:25 AM
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Powder Coating Wheels

anyone know any shops around SF that do powder coating? I want to powder coat my wheels to ORANGE
most people told me to paint it but I want a more smooth and durable finish against rock chip and brake dust.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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anyone know any shops around SF that do powder coating? I want to powder coat my wheels to ORANGE
most people told me to paint it but I want a more smooth and durable finish against rock chip and brake dust.
I had some RPF1s powdercoated by Westcoast Powdercoating in South SF near the airport. Its a bit more expensive than other places, but you pay for good quality. It came out looking GREAT. Here is their number - (650) 871-0400
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 01:05 AM
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Thanks bro
AJ seems really nice and know what he's doing
so I hope you r right! Dropped off the wheels today and he said wait about 5-7 days.....
because they don't have the safty orange I want in stock and he quote me $250
I don't think it's expensive
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 01:13 AM
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250 for all 4? that's not bad at all..
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 02:51 AM
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post pics when they're done!
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 03:03 AM
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should be 250 a piece, and i think its fair. $250 for a set would be a steal. and i wouldn't trust it!
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 03:10 AM
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Thats hella cheap! I got quote $100 each just to paint (not powder coat) my wheels...
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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250 for all 4 sounds about right. Back when I got my race car frames powder coated it was done around 300'ish, and that's a lot bigger of a job contrast to doing 4 wheels.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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thatz really cheap!
whats the shop's name? any website?
maybe i can go check it out!!
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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Orange?!
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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Orange?!
Hahaha


I definitely want to see pics
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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I was recommended to go to Riteway wheel in walnut creek. They charged me $800 for the set, included straightening, stripping, fixing all the curb rash and powder coating, plus mounted and balanced my new tires. There is no way they are charging $250 for the set. Plus they have to pull the tires and mount and balance when done.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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mount and balance is very cheap!
i will bring it in with tires off already for $250
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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Hahaha


I definitely want to see pics

one of my friend did orange RE30 on his Evo, and i think it looks nice!
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by c41250n
mount and balance is very cheap!
i will bring it in with tires off already for $250

So is it confirmed, $250 for all 4? That is really cheep. I could understand painting a set for $250 when the tires are off and not stripping or refinishing the wheels. However, powder coating requires the wheels be stripped first and you wont want to powdercoat them unless you fix any imperfections first.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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im still waiting for the answer!
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by c41250n
one of my friend did orange RE30 on his Evo, and i think it looks nice!
Here's an impreza with my wheels powder-coated orange... badass

EDIT ~ I guess the host didn't like his pictures being linked... I fixed it



Attached Thumbnails Powder Coating Wheels-1.jpg   Powder Coating Wheels-2.jpg  

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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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^ where?
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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i see it, its nice!
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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Here are my enkei's after getting done by Westcoast:

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I would like to part with them, so if anyone is interested let me know!
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Moostafa29
Here are my enkei's after getting done by Westcoast:



I would like to part with them, so if anyone is interested let me know!
Size? Those rpf1's 18X9.5 +45MM? Price?
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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I'll PM you.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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its really not bad!!
very nice!!
i'll consider that!
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 03:50 AM
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LOL
I never said it's for my rx8. NO I ain't that colorful even tho I live in SF! LOL
it's for my other honda and $250 is for 2 wheels.
and since it's really not related in this forum I am not going to post picture but it sure looks nice
thanks Moostafa29 for giving me the number and I would recommand this place if anyone ask
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