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powdercoating wheels

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:04 pm
by BigMav
Anyone know a good cheap place in brissy to powdercoat steel wheels? I have one white and four that were already done when i bought them so want it to match the rest.

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:25 pm
by Doggy
Its called cheap arse cans of spray paint...works like a treat :D

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:27 pm
by mabsydney
nah powder coat is a much better, more protective finish. Can't help ya tho, I'm in Sydney

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:55 pm
by BigMav
Sir Rollsalot wrote:Its called cheap arse cans of spray paint...works like a treat :D
I knew someone would say that. First trip to the beach it rubs straight off and the rest of my wheels are already powdercoated so I want it all to match thats all.

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:10 pm
by RockyF75
BigMav wrote:
Sir Rollsalot wrote:Its called cheap arse cans of spray paint...works like a treat :D
I knew someone would say that. First trip to the beach it rubs straight off and the rest of my wheels are already powdercoated so I want it all to match thats all.
Cheap sandpaper + cheap primer + cheap spray paint :idea: ..... might last ya 3 trips to the beach instead :D

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:20 pm
by -Mandy-
A friend of mine works for a powder coating place at (near) Browns Plains.

Not sure on prices though,he has told me his favourite beveridge then he does overtime ;).

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:10 pm
by slosh
Bit of a trip for ya, but Tweed powdercoating (Tweed Heads) did rims for as low as $15 (prob min $20 now), only if in good condition, otherwise they will need to be sandblasted, which they arrange, then it's $35 wheel total.

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 12:07 am
by bru21
just buy a new rim. i don't think you will get a sandblast and powdercoat for less than $50 as a one off. new rim is only $50

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:37 pm
by BigMav
bru21 wrote:just buy a new rim. i don't think you will get a sandblast and powdercoat for less than $50 as a one off. new rim is only $50
I have got a new rim, its white while the rest are black, hence why I want to make it the same as the rest because it looks stupid. :roll: The rest have been powdercoated black/grey colour which was done before I owned the wheels. It would look shit if I just spray it black because I won't get the same match in colour and it would just look shit. Screw it i'll just go through the yellow pages. I thought someone might know someone who does it for a good price thats all.

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:41 pm
by Doggy
BigMav wrote:
Sir Rollsalot wrote:Its called cheap arse cans of spray paint...works like a treat :D
I knew someone would say that. First trip to the beach it rubs straight off and the rest of my wheels are already powdercoated so I want it all to match thats all.
Actually after the first trip to the beach the cheap arse spray paint didnt come off :finger: , and that was down to stockton beach. They have handled many an ormeau trip and other trips as well with only a few minor scratches :armsup:

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:54 pm
by bru21
BigMav wrote:
bru21 wrote:just buy a new rim. i don't think you will get a sandblast and powdercoat for less than $50 as a one off. new rim is only $50
I have got a new rim, its white while the rest are black, hence why I want to make it the same as the rest because it looks stupid. :roll: The rest have been powdercoated black/grey colour which was done before I owned the wheels. It would look shit if I just spray it black because I won't get the same match in colour and it would just look shit. Screw it i'll just go through the yellow pages. I thought someone might know someone who does it for a good price thats all.
sorry dude, didn't guess the 4 were black

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:49 pm
by BigMav
Thats cool, I didn't specify. I'll get it done somewhere in the next week or so anyway, can't imagine it costing anymore than about 40 bucks.

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:52 pm
by BigMav
Sir Rollsalot wrote:
BigMav wrote:
Sir Rollsalot wrote:Its called cheap arse cans of spray paint...works like a treat :D
I knew someone would say that. First trip to the beach it rubs straight off and the rest of my wheels are already powdercoated so I want it all to match thats all.
Actually after the first trip to the beach the cheap arse spray paint didnt come off :finger: , and that was down to stockton beach. They have handled many an ormeau trip and other trips as well with only a few minor scratches :armsup:
You must have been lucky mate. I did the same thing to my old zook and it didn't last long at all. Anyways I just don't want to paint them man. :finger:

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:08 am
by RAY185
BigMav wrote:Thats cool, I didn't specify. I'll get it done somewhere in the next week or so anyway, can't imagine it costing anymore than about 40 bucks.
Is BigMav still around? I'd like to know if he ended up finding someone in Brisbane who powdercoats wheels for a good price. Anyone else with any helpful info feel free to chime in. I have 5 steel wheels that need powdercoating.

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:00 am
by bogged
RAY185 wrote:
BigMav wrote:Thats cool, I didn't specify. I'll get it done somewhere in the next week or so anyway, can't imagine it costing anymore than about 40 bucks.
Is BigMav still around? I'd like to know if he ended up finding someone in Brisbane who powdercoats wheels for a good price. Anyone else with any helpful info feel free to chime in. I have 5 steel wheels that need powdercoating.
mate is doing a spare set of mine powder coating $20 a rim, gloss black should look good

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:44 pm
by RAY185
Sounds reasonable Bogged. Ok, after a few phone calls this morning I have come up with some info for Brisbanites who are interested.

This company gave me the best prices and also happenned to be the friendliest to deal with on the phone.

A.V.G. Powdercoating at Geebung (07) 3865 2714 quoted me $20 plus GST each rim for powder coating in matt black (same finish/colour as ARB Bullbars as they do them for ARB, it is only this price as they have this colour running in the machine constantly. A different colour would be more expensive). They had the best turn around time too, about 24 hrs. Speak to Chriss. They dont do sandblasting there but can arrange with a mob across the road from them if needed, call for a price.

I'm getting my 5 wheels done on Thursday, I'll post up pics of the finished product if there is any interest.

Cheers,
Ray

btw, I am in no way benefiting financially by posting up this info. Its only there as an aid to members of this site who are seeking the same info as I was. I hope it is of use to someone.

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 10:58 pm
by BigMav
Got mine done in Arana Hills, can't remember the name of the place. Bit more then 20 bucks from memory but it was done in a gunmetal grey and sandblasted. Sounds like you got a pretty good deal there. And yeah I'm still around. ;)

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:58 am
by RAY185
Thanks BigMav. Ok, went down and dropped off my wheels this morning. Just to clear up a few things from my previous post. The $20 plus GST is for the satin black (not gloss) which they use on TJM bars (not ARB). I decided on a gloss black which will be $25 plus GST. Should be ready on monday so I'll post up pics then.

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:28 pm
by bogged
RAY185 wrote:Thanks BigMav. Ok, went down and dropped off my wheels this morning. Just to clear up a few things from my previous post. The $20 plus GST is for the satin black (not gloss) which they use on TJM bars (not ARB). I decided on a gloss black which will be $25 plus GST. Should be ready on monday so I'll post up pics then.
TB's rims are also ready to pickup, gettin em friday arvo. will also post pics and talk to mate to see how willing he is to do more for cashy