Interest? Powder Coating for Wheels? - Page 2 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

MattR · 2005-10-26, 02:27 PM

I was thinking blue wheels would look sweet on my Silver. For autocross only and stuff...what say you?

sybir · 2005-10-26, 03:44 PM

Do it, in dark blue.
If I had a white, all-black, or silver car, I would.

Dean · 2005-10-26, 04:06 PM

Actually, I was thinking gunmetal blue would be cool. Most gunmetal you see is gunmetal grey, or gunletal bronze, gunmetal blue might be a really cool wheel color.

I can't find exactly what I'm talking about, but this Vette is closs.

sperry · 2005-10-26, 04:10 PM

Something tells me the powdercoaters are gonna tell us: "we gots light black, black, and dark black, we aint gots no sissy coorveet gunmetal blue."

Kevin M · 2005-10-26, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sybir

Do it, in dark blue.
If I had a white, all-black, or silver car, I would.

No way dude. The next time you own a neutral colored car, it's Takata Green.

Maybe I should do that anyway since I'm selling mine!

M3n2c3 · 2005-10-26, 04:28 PM

If I had wheels to powdercoat, I'd be game. But, you know. . .

Pat R. · 2005-10-26, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Something tells me the powdercoaters are gonna tell us: "we gots light black, black, and dark black, we aint gots no sissy coorveet gunmetal blue."

I don't believe so. When he aquired the equipment it took him a week to inventory all the different powder.

I was going to go with chrome to match my numbers but decided to go with black instead.

Matt: you don't get to choose your color- you're getting "Cotton Candy" and you're going to like it!

MattR · 2005-10-26, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat R.

Matt: you don't get to choose your color- you're getting "Cotton Candy" and you're going to like it!

Well, If you pay for it, I'll run em

Hahhaa... That would look whorible.

Dean · 2005-10-27, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Well, If you pay for it, I'll run em

Hahhaa... That would look whorible.

Wait, Cotton Candy Pink is real close to STI pink yo..

Oh, and i heard there is an extra charge for wheels that have been previously "Matt Blacked"

cody · 2005-10-27, 09:42 PM

I'd be interested in getting my stock wheels painted, but between the PC and dismount/remount/balance, aren't we talking about a couple hundred bucks?

sperry · 2005-10-27, 10:48 PM

Just do it the next time you're getting tires.

MPREZIV · 2005-10-28, 06:39 AM

I could help out if people have rims that need dismounting/mounting before and after the powdercoating. You'd need another set of rims to run in the meanwhile. Your car can't sit here at Nissan with no rims on it for a week! ha ha!

cody · 2005-10-28, 07:33 AM

That would work for me if we did it soon (RE: before the resorts open). I don't think the AVS ES100's I run as summer tires would be safe in snow.

Any ball park figures yet?

Nick Koan · 2005-10-28, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

I'd be interested in getting my stock wheels painted, but between the PC and dismount/remount/balance, aren't we talking about a couple hundred bucks?

Depending on how much the PC is (usually $75-$150 a wheel at non-discounted group buy prices) plus another $50-$100 to dismount/mount/balance depending on where you go, so yeah, it could get expensive. Powder coating can get up there in price quick, maybe $500-$600 for the whole deal.

cody · 2005-10-28, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

Depending on how much the PC is (usually $75-$150 a wheel at non-discounted group buy prices) plus another $50-$100 to dismount/mount/balance depending on where you go, so yeah, it could get expensive. Powder coating can get up there in price quick, maybe $500-$600 for the whole deal.

Okay, thanks for the wake up call. If that's the case then I'm out. Thanks.

Nick Koan · 2005-10-28, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

Okay, thanks for the wake up call. If that's the case then I'm out. Thanks.

Thats just a guess. Sometimes if you have a hookup, you can get powdercoating for much less (I don't want to quote anything, cause I may be wrong for this specific deal) and if you take Cory up on his offer, it sounds like dismounting and remounting might not cost too much either. You could get it done now, potentially, for much cheaper then what I posted.

sybir · 2005-10-28, 08:31 AM

I'll take pictures of my rims tonight, I just got them back from powder yesterday.

No hookup, just a guy in Chico who did an amazing job, especially given the previous condition of the wheels.

I paid 240 out the door for 4 17's. I gave them to him bare, he stripped them and prepped them, PC'd them, then I got them back in the original boxes. Painless, one stop, etc.

cody · 2005-10-28, 08:32 AM

Quit playing with my emotions.

Okay, stock wheels are what? 16X6.5"? I'd probably want a similar black to what Pat R. has. Quote please?

Libila · 2005-10-28, 12:36 PM

I want to get my stockers powdercoated

PS: Jonny, those six spokes you have are 16x7 noob.

Dean · 2005-10-28, 12:42 PM

So Pat, where are we... There is clearly interest, what is the next step? Do these guys want to do business?

Pat R. · 2005-10-28, 04:20 PM

I finally talked to him today. Preliminary guesstimate is $150 / set. I may be able to get it lower- especially if he doesn't have to order any powder.

sperry · 2005-10-28, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat R.

I finally talked to him today. Preliminary guesstimate is $150 / set. I may be able to get it lower- especially if he doesn't have to order any powder.

Holy shit! $150 for four wheels!!? Awesome! Consider my Enkie's white... well as soon as I get my car back.

Dean · 2005-10-28, 05:36 PM

I'll drop my sub zeros off Monday... For that price, he can use any color he has within reason... Does he have a list of colors he has?

You also never know, with the power of the Internet, if he isn't net savy, we may be able to find him a source for cheap powder...

Kevin M · 2005-10-28, 05:39 PM

For $150 a set, I wish I had more wheels! I'll piggyback somebody else's color, especially if it's gold, bronze, or black.

Pat R. · 2005-10-28, 06:09 PM

I'll talk to him again Monday to try to firm up a price and get a list of what colors he has on the shelf.

I don't think he uses the net too much- he still has dial-up.

2005-10-26, 02:27 PM	#26
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I was thinking blue wheels would look sweet on my Silver. For autocross only and stuff...what say you? __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-10-26, 03:44 PM	#27
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Do it, in dark blue. If I had a white, all-black, or silver car, I would. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2005-10-26, 04:06 PM	#28
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Actually, I was thinking gunmetal blue would be cool. Most gunmetal you see is gunmetal grey, or gunletal bronze, gunmetal blue might be a really cool wheel color. I can't find exactly what I'm talking about, but this Vette is closs. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-10-26, 04:10 PM	#29
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Something tells me the powdercoaters are gonna tell us: "we gots light black, black, and dark black, we aint gots no sissy coorveet gunmetal blue." __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-10-26, 04:28 PM	#31
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	If I had wheels to powdercoat, I'd be game. But, you know. . . __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2005-10-27, 09:42 PM	#35
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'd be interested in getting my stock wheels painted, but between the PC and dismount/remount/balance, aren't we talking about a couple hundred bucks? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2005-10-27, 10:48 PM	#36
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Just do it the next time you're getting tires. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-10-28, 06:39 AM	#37
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	I could help out if people have rims that need dismounting/mounting before and after the powdercoating. You'd need another set of rims to run in the meanwhile. Your car can't sit here at Nissan with no rims on it for a week! ha ha! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-10-28, 07:33 AM	#38
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!	That would work for me if we did it soon (RE: before the resorts open). I don't think the AVS ES100's I run as summer tires would be safe in snow. Any ball park figures yet? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2005-10-28, 08:31 AM	#42
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	I'll take pictures of my rims tonight, I just got them back from powder yesterday. No hookup, just a guy in Chico who did an amazing job, especially given the previous condition of the wheels. I paid 240 out the door for 4 17's. I gave them to him bare, he stripped them and prepped them, PC'd them, then I got them back in the original boxes. Painless, one stop, etc. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2005-10-28, 08:32 AM	#43
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!	Quit playing with my emotions. Okay, stock wheels are what? 16X6.5"? I'd probably want a similar black to what Pat R. has. Quote please? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2005-10-28, 12:36 PM	#44
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	I want to get my stockers powdercoated PS: Jonny, those six spokes you have are 16x7 noob.

2005-10-28, 12:42 PM	#45
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	So Pat, where are we... There is clearly interest, what is the next step? Do these guys want to do business? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-10-28, 04:20 PM	#46
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	I finally talked to him today. Preliminary guesstimate is $150 / set. I may be able to get it lower- especially if he doesn't have to order any powder.

2005-10-28, 05:36 PM	#48
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I'll drop my sub zeros off Monday... For that price, he can use any color he has within reason... Does he have a list of colors he has? You also never know, with the power of the Internet, if he isn't net savy, we may be able to find him a source for cheap powder... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-10-28, 05:39 PM	#49
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	For $150 a set, I wish I had more wheels! I'll piggyback somebody else's color, especially if it's gold, bronze, or black. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-10-28, 06:09 PM	#50
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	I'll talk to him again Monday to try to firm up a price and get a list of what colors he has on the shelf. I don't think he uses the net too much- he still has dial-up.

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