err you mean things to look out for and make sure you do right when powdercoating??

I thought thats what this whole thread was about

 

how much does pc go for. (average) Also, can it be done on my stock wheels even thought they have scratches from the hitting the curb?

 

Depending on the powder used, you can get a set of wheels done from $200+
I would make sure that price includes sandblasting too, as some places charge extra for that.

Even though you have curb rash, a good powder coater will buff/grind that out before coloring the wheel.

It pays to shop around

 

Damn....I really love having a family member in the business! I am getting mine done for ~$100 (which includes media blasting, 5lbs of custom powder, and clear coating (only a little bit, as I dont want too much "bling" on the wheels).

I will post pics when I am done, I am getting the sample back this week sometime for my approval, then they will actually start. Probably be done next week sometime. I will get a quote from them (Tallahassee Powdercoating) on how much it cost me, and how much it would have cost had I not been related.

I have heard between $25-50 a wheel is pretty standard (depending on color, coating (heavy vs. light), clear, blasting).

John

 

I was quoted $40 each, which includes the media blasting.

 

I had a set of 2004 OEM wheels powdercoated black. Just caution the shop to not go crazy with the temperature during the sandblasting and curing stage. Sometimes these wheels will not stay true after seeing the higher temperatures (e.g. 400 degrees). The OEM wheels are actually pretty light for OEM wheels and rigidity was sacrificed for the weight savings.

 

the place where i am getting it done said that OEM wheels were the best to coat, as they were the best metal. He said you run into problems when you get aftermarket wheels that are not pure metal, then the heat screws with them. He said the OEM Honda wheels were the best behind the OEM Ford wheels.

John

 

Everybody knows, Ford wheels made out of tool steel..


Good luck with it, as I'm going to do mine soon too. PAINTED OEM, perfect offset, good looking, and save thousand$. What's not to like!

Good mod, IMO!

 

So are you painting or powder coating?

 

Any issues when having tires changed out? My OEM rims have a ton of chipped clear coat and some damage from tire change.