Author Topic: Powdercoating wheels  (Read 2971 times)

Offline Reem Racing

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Powdercoating wheels
« on: 04 February 2013, 15:32 »
I want to spray my VR6 bbs wheels pink, whats the best way?

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Re: Powdercoating wheels
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Powdercoating wheels
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: Powdercoating wheels
« Reply #3 on: 05 February 2013, 10:41 »
Im probably looking at spraying them myself as only a temp replacement

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Re: Powdercoating wheels
« Reply #4 on: 05 February 2013, 11:34 »
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:

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Re: Powdercoating wheels
« Reply #5 on: 06 February 2013, 10:08 »
Il give it a go :smiley:

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Re: Powdercoating wheels
« Reply #6 on: 06 February 2013, 13:13 »
Pink and Orange? Please NO!
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Re: Powdercoating wheels
« Reply #7 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

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Re: Powdercoating wheels
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: Powdercoating wheels
« Reply #9 on: 10 February 2013, 21:39 »
Are there any companies you would recomend