Powdercoated rally wheels for Matt67350

[Tx Firefighter]

Here you go buddy. Blasted bare, powdered with rally wheel silver, cured, powdered with clear and baked again. I think they look great.

The pictures aren't so hot because the lighting in my shop is weak, but they look great in the sunlight.

Hope you like them !







Regards,
Kevin

[bigguy69]

those look good! how much did that cost if you dont mind me asking?

[Tx Firefighter]

I tried for better pictures. I have no skill whatsoever at photography.

[67_C-30]

TX, When/If you do something with the coating that looks like polished aluminum ( I think its called chrome-look), I'd like to see pics of it.

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

TX, When/If you do something with the coating that looks like polished aluminum ( I think its called chrome-look), I'd like to see pics of it.

I have some ultimate chrome powder. What kind of part would you like to see it on ?

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I have some ultimate chrome powder. What kind of part would you like to see it on ?

I was wondering how it would look on the 17.5" dually wheels that came on my '67 C-30. It really doesn't matter what you do it on, I'd just like to see it beside something that is polished aluminum maybe. I don't expect it to look like chrome, but if it looked something like polished aluminum (basically better than silver paint) I'd consider having them done. I can buy tires for them.

[71 super]

Kevin do you have a hood latch and support for a 71/72 Cheverolet power coated in semi gloss/eggshell as stock for exchange? If so how much and send me your addy so I can send my stuff out. thanks Harold

[Tx Firefighter]

I've got a 71-72 hood latch. No grille support right now. If you would like to send me yours, I can get you a 2 day turnaround max. Possibly 1 day, depending on whether I'm on shift at work the day they arrive here.

[72BlckButy]

Nice work on the rally wheels Kevin, those turned out nice. Quick question, did you have any issues w/ the crevice area (the part between the rim and the center piece of the wheel)? I know that tcb-1 had some wheels PC'd and they ended up bubbling out and ruining the finish. After reading several posts from his thread we weren't able to come to a final conclusion if it was caused by poor cleaning by the PC'er or just an impossible item to PC.

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice work on the rally wheels Kevin, those turned out nice. Quick question, did you have any issues w/ the crevice area (the part between the rim and the center piece of the wheel)? I know that tcb-1 had some wheels PC'd and they ended up bubbling out and ruining the finish. After reading several posts from his thread we weren't able to come to a final conclusion if it was caused by poor cleaning by the PC'er or just an impossible item to PC.

That's a common problem when coating wheels. To keep this from happening, I cook all wheels at 550 degrees for a full hour prior to any work. This cooks all of the goop out of the crevices to make darn sure it doesn't bite me later. Plus, I have a pretty powerful gun, so it tends to really pull the powder deep into the recesses. On these wheels, there were no problems in the seam at all.

[crites_72]

what does it cost to have rally wheels done like that?

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by crites_72

what does it cost to have rally wheels done like that?

If the wheels are decent without too much paint or rust, it runs about 30-40 a wheel for turn key job, blasting, powder and clear coat.

Figure an extra 10 per wheel for lots of extra paint that I have to remove.

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

If the wheels are decent without too much paint or rust, it runs about 30-40 a wheel for turn key job, blasting, powder and clear coat.

Figure an extra 10 per wheel for lots of extra paint that I have to remove.

your too cheap, and looks like you know what your doing which amazingly is not the norm in the PC business. There are probably a dozen shops here in OKC and probably 2 or 3 actually know what they are doing.

[71 super]

I wil get the latch and support out later this week. They have been blasted,primered and painted with rustoleum so they should clean back up easily in your cabinet. I will pm you when they go out and paypal you the money for return shipping etc. thanks Harold

[ChevLoRay]

Kevin, they look nice.

I had my rallye wheels powder-coated about three years ago. When a tire shop was removing them, they chipped the finish trying to remove the police cap. I talked to my friend who did the coating, and he said he can mix some powder with acetone and touch it up.

How would you go about touching up a chip? Is he right about the procedure?

Your prices are right on. My wheels were new, from Wheel Vintiques and I paid $150 for four wheels, in red.

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Kevin, they look nice.

I had my rallye wheels powder-coated about three years ago. When a tire shop was removing them, they chipped the finish trying to remove the police cap. I talked to my friend who did the coating, and he said he can mix some powder with acetone and touch it up.

How would you go about touching up a chip? Is he right about the procedure?

Your prices are right on. My wheels were new, from Wheel Vintiques and I paid $150 for four wheels, in red.

Mix some powder with MEK. Make a slurry out of it and dab it on with a q-tip.

[my67chevytruck]

looks awesome.

[scottrod71]

Kevin,
Can you do a '69 grille? My truck has a new grille but the guy I bought it from tried cleaning it with a solvent that completely etched it. I've wondered about the chrome powdercoat. Will it work on that thin metal?

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by scottrod71

Kevin,
Can you do a '69 grille? My truck has a new grille but the guy I bought it from tried cleaning it with a solvent that completely etched it. I've wondered about the chrome powdercoat. Will it work on that thin metal?

It's going to be about a month before I can do anything as large as a grille. I'm building the bigger oven currently. It will be 6 feet long, 4 feet high and 2 feet wide. I should be able to do bumpers, grilles, rear control arms, rearend housings and the like.

[kulturekat]

yeah man the shops here in okc kinda suck. and the big one just shut down. left a lot of racers with there stuff still inside. id be willing to even bring my stuff down there to you. good excuse to get away.

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by kulturekat

yeah man the shops here in okc kinda suck. and the big one just shut down. left a lot of racers with there stuff still inside. id be willing to even bring my stuff down there to you. good excuse to get away.

I read about that shop on a powdercoating forum board. It seems they lost their major account, some boat engine manufacturer. Without that account, they had to fold.

I'm not going anywhere though. I have a full time bread and butter career, this is just a 20 day a month gig for me. I do one job at a time, with the same attention to detail as I show my own parts. Plus, I value my reputation and don't want my name or reputation drug through the mud.

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by kulturekat

yeah man the shops here in okc kinda suck. and the big one just shut down. left a lot of racers with there stuff still inside. id be willing to even bring my stuff down there to you. good excuse to get away.

Superior Finish off Waterloo rd in Edmond. Wesley is the only guy I will take my powdercoating too even if he is 60 miles from me.

[kulturekat]

thats a great way to be and youll shine through all the fly by night shops for sure. when i get my set of rallys ready to go on after paint ill contact you and bring them down. great work