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TR6 Tr6 rim before and after powder coating.
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Lewis_McDorman
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That looks amazing. Will you be using trim rings?
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vagt6
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Wondering what's a reasonable cost to sandblast and powder coat 4 wheels? Anyone know? :confuse:
angelfj1
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vagt6 said:
I realize that this is personal preference, but a brand new VTO "minilite" sells for less than $200. There is a considerable ammount of work involved in the preparation of a wheel prior to powder coat. Just like paint, if the surface is not prepared properly, the results are a disappointment.
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Ok,
It will scratch them but it will not go down to the metal, powdercoating is more durable than paint which may cost much higher IMO, I give samples to customers with a quarter and tell them to do your damndest, after they finally get through to the metal there is always a smile.
Now, you can send me your TR3 it will go nice with the TR4 and TR6!!! :lol: If you don't have a good coater I will see if I can find a Quality coater in your area if possible, but I welcome any work you would want to send my way!!
I think that $250 is average for a single coat on up to 15 inch rims.
Good prep is key for any work, for powder coating steel, this should include a Clean and Degrease, Preheat to burn off any oily residue, (heavy grease buildup removal is extra), Media Blasting, Phosphate dip/rinse, then coat and bake.
The nice thing about powder coating is you don't have to wait a week or more for it to fully cure after the bake cycle when it cools off it is ready for service!!!
Clear coat is needed on metalics and silvers at a 50% extra charge in most shops. A zinc rich primer is suggested for harsh conditions such as salty roads for improved durability at an extra cost. Prices are negotiable with larger orders and repeat business, so make a new freind with your powder coater
The powder will fill in minor scratches, most of the pitting was on the rim and not the center so the trim rings will supply cover for them. for a concourse type finish, deep pits can be filled with heat resistant products like Lab Metal, lighter pitting can be filled in with a primer powder coat and sanded smooth before finish coating and polish.
I used Eastwood powder but have switched over to using Powder365, they have more variety of custom colors, which I need, plus their customer service is 2nd to none IMO.
Here is some of my work for your viewing pleasure!
Powder Coating
Pitting and marks won't show with trim rings on.
You could say that I am a DIY kind a guy, here are some pictures of my Tr6 resto all done with my own hands,
DIY blast cabinent
DIY oven for small parts with a 80 gal Champion compressor and spray booth. please excuse the pic it was with my cell.
It will scratch them but it will not go down to the metal, powdercoating is more durable than paint which may cost much higher IMO, I give samples to customers with a quarter and tell them to do your damndest, after they finally get through to the metal there is always a smile.
Now, you can send me your TR3 it will go nice with the TR4 and TR6!!! :lol: If you don't have a good coater I will see if I can find a Quality coater in your area if possible, but I welcome any work you would want to send my way!!
I think that $250 is average for a single coat on up to 15 inch rims.
Good prep is key for any work, for powder coating steel, this should include a Clean and Degrease, Preheat to burn off any oily residue, (heavy grease buildup removal is extra), Media Blasting, Phosphate dip/rinse, then coat and bake.
The nice thing about powder coating is you don't have to wait a week or more for it to fully cure after the bake cycle when it cools off it is ready for service!!!
Clear coat is needed on metalics and silvers at a 50% extra charge in most shops. A zinc rich primer is suggested for harsh conditions such as salty roads for improved durability at an extra cost. Prices are negotiable with larger orders and repeat business, so make a new freind with your powder coater
The powder will fill in minor scratches, most of the pitting was on the rim and not the center so the trim rings will supply cover for them. for a concourse type finish, deep pits can be filled with heat resistant products like Lab Metal, lighter pitting can be filled in with a primer powder coat and sanded smooth before finish coating and polish.
I used Eastwood powder but have switched over to using Powder365, they have more variety of custom colors, which I need, plus their customer service is 2nd to none IMO.
Here is some of my work for your viewing pleasure!
Powder Coating
Pitting and marks won't show with trim rings on.
You could say that I am a DIY kind a guy, here are some pictures of my Tr6 resto all done with my own hands,
DIY blast cabinent
DIY oven for small parts with a 80 gal Champion compressor and spray booth. please excuse the pic it was with my cell.
Marvin Gruber
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Wasn't there a thread some time back about power coating wheels and possibly warping the wheel or have I been drinking again?
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HerronScott
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Marv,
I seem to recall that discussion being about wire wheels.
Scott
I seem to recall that discussion being about wire wheels.
Scott
