OEM Wheel Modification Thread
04-22-2007, 09:38 AM
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I'm having my 06 Rays powdercoated this week. I was quoted about $300.00. I'm pretty sure powdercoating would be more durable than paint, so that's why I went that route. On a side note, I'm only doing this because of the clearcoat on the rims is dissolving. There was a thread about this awhile back where a few others chimed in. Curious if anyone else with this problem got it fixed?
04-22-2007, 09:41 AM
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I remember a few guys here that said they powdercoat and paint and have had customers have more problems with powdercoating than painting. I forgot which thread it was though.
04-22-2007, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by blasian
I remember a few guys here that said they powdercoat and paint and have had customers have more problems with powdercoating than painting. I forgot which thread it was though.
04-22-2007, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tkrienke
I'm having my 06 Rays powdercoated this week. I was quoted about $300.00. I'm pretty sure powdercoating would be more durable than paint, so that's why I went that route. On a side note, I'm only doing this because of the clearcoat on the rims is dissolving. There was a thread about this awhile back where a few others chimed in. Curious if anyone else with this problem got it fixed?
04-22-2007, 12:19 PM
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I did mine a while ago and am really happy with the look. I know that the car is a mess and the pics are crappy (camera phone) but you get the idea...
04-22-2007, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by tomiegunzz
Thats 300 each rim right? Cause if its 300 for all 4 then DAMN.
04-22-2007, 12:26 PM
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Tomiegunzz-
This place is in Albany, so if it turns out well then that should be not too far away for you if you are considering powdercoating. Like I said, I'll post pics late this week/early next when they are all done.
Tim
This place is in Albany, so if it turns out well then that should be not too far away for you if you are considering powdercoating. Like I said, I'll post pics late this week/early next when they are all done.
Tim
04-23-2007, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 03aeroZ
^^those are sick! painted gunmetal right?
04-23-2007, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Slick 6MT
They were powdercoated a gunmetal metallic. The wheels were sandblasted then two coats of powder and a clearcoat were applied.
04-23-2007, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Slick 6MT
They were powdercoated a gunmetal metallic. The wheels were sandblasted then two coats of powder and a clearcoat were applied.
04-23-2007, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 03aeroZ
how much? did you have curb rash before? if so, can that be fixed?
It cost $75 per wheel at the place I use (A1 Chrome in Newington, CT). These guys are the best as far as customer service and they do excellent work at a reasonable rate. Give Claudio a shout if you're interested (860.666.4593) and tell him that Anthony with the gunmetal G35 wheels sent you. This price included included a full sandblasting, two coats of metallic powder (color) and a clearcoat on top. I did have some curb rash and Claudio fixed it and you would never be able to tell where it was screwed up. He welded it then sanded it down for VERY cheap. These guys are awesome!!
04-28-2007, 12:21 AM
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Picture Of 03 Stock Rims Silver Lip
Originally Posted by 03aeroZ
Could anyone do a quick photoshop of stock 03 rims black with a small bright silver "lip"?
Here are a few old pictures of my 03 Track with custom black rims with silver lip.
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