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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Reem Racing on 04 February 2013, 15:32

Title: Powdercoating wheels
Post by: Reem Racing on 04 February 2013, 15:32

I want to spray my VR6 bbs wheels pink, whats the best way?

Title: Re: Powdercoating wheels
Post by: dom on 04 February 2013, 16:11

First you need to decide if you want to spray them of have them powdercoated.

Spraying them yourself will give you a half decent, cheap finish that won't last particularly long. Getting them powdercoated will cost more, but will provide a better finish and will last a hell of a lot longer.

Title: Re: Powdercoating wheels
Post by: scarr89 on 05 February 2013, 07:00

You won't be able to powder coat your self, will need to take to a wheel refurb specialist.

Title: Re: Powdercoating wheels
Post by: Reem Racing on 05 February 2013, 10:41

Im probably looking at spraying them myself as only a temp replacement

Title: Re: Powdercoating wheels
Post by: scarr89 on 05 February 2013, 11:34

Quote from: Reem Racing on 05 February 2013, 10:41

Im probably looking at spraying them myself as only a temp replacement

Can of primer, some sand paper and some spray paint. Want to see these when done.  :wink:

Title: Re: Powdercoating wheels
Post by: Reem Racing on 06 February 2013, 10:08

Il give it a go :smiley:

Title: Re: Powdercoating wheels
Post by: Len on 06 February 2013, 13:13

Pink and Orange? Please NO!

Title: Re: Powdercoating wheels
Post by: Reem Racing on 06 February 2013, 15:38

Pink all the way

I have lent the racecar to my little sister for the season so needed for girl power

Title: Re: Powdercoating wheels
Post by: Seanl on 09 February 2013, 21:53

As long as there is no real corrosion on the wheels, a good keying with some scotch brite pads will be sufficient for the paint to adhere to.

Title: Re: Powdercoating wheels
Post by: Reem Racing on 10 February 2013, 21:39

Are there any companies you would recomend

Title: Re: Powdercoating wheels
Post by: scarr89 on 15 February 2013, 18:43

I don't have any issues with citypowdercoating in Birmingham.

Have heard CAS coating is ok iirc.

If you aren't close get em couried  :wink:

Title: Re: Powdercoating wheels
Post by: JCLUFC on 19 February 2013, 17:34

Just had mine done, refurb and powdercoat for 35 quid a wheel! thats for 18's, the place i got them done charge 30 quid a wheel for 17's which is a great price