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Field and Son · 07-12-2009, 07:23 PM

I was wanting to redo my wheels in the original white and put the hubcaps on. Is paint the best way to go or is powdercoating a better option. What is the average cost to do this??

sameyrasmea72 · 07-12-2009, 07:44 PM

I painted mine, but i am thinking about blasting them again and powded coating them. They are going on a show truck with nos full wheel covers and I think the powder will hold up much better.

**special-K** · 07-12-2009, 07:44 PM

Wheels are one of the first automotive parts that were powdercoated.Waite wagon wheels have always been powdercoated.It can still mess up and then it`s tougher to deal with.I`ve powdercoated many sets of wheels and really like the results.I have a set I did in`91 that still looks really good with only a few nicks and chips.Powdercoat can take alot more hubcap removal and installation.
But,painting works fine.That`s what wheels always were.It`s all in the prep.

Field and Son · 07-12-2009, 08:18 PM

If taking to a powdercoating should they just be normal white to be correct or were they originally some shade of white other than bright white??

tcb-1 · 07-12-2009, 09:24 PM

make DARN sure they are completely blasted clean and de greased. the hardest part I found was the seam between the rim and the center. bubbles can form there if not completely, 100%, absolutely -positively clean.

ask me, I know first hand!

check with txfirefighter if you have any powdercoating questions.

tim21391 · 07-12-2009, 11:56 PM

we paint rims at the body shop.. and they look real great. single stage or base/clear they both look great

SCOTTMO · 07-13-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Field and Son

If taking to a powdercoating should they just be normal white to be correct or were they originally some shade of white other than bright white??

I know of a real good powder coater in GREENVILLE,WI here is his website
if you call him tell him scottmo sent you

http://www.prismpwdrcoating.com/

scott

4x4Poet · 07-14-2009, 02:04 AM

No oil, grease, brake dust, or road grime stays stuck to powder coat under power spray. Great convenience for cleaning.

Make sure you ask for zinc powder coat under the color coat. Adds a little toughness.

Should cost at least $50 per wheel depending on how much prep work is needed.

07-12-2009, 07:23 PM	#1
Field and Son Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 425	Should wheels be powder coated I was wanting to redo my wheels in the original white and put the hubcaps on. Is paint the best way to go or is powdercoating a better option. What is the average cost to do this??

07-12-2009, 07:44 PM	#2
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Should wheels be powder coated I painted mine, but i am thinking about blasting them again and powded coating them. They are going on a show truck with nos full wheel covers and I think the powder will hold up much better. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

07-12-2009, 07:44 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Should wheels be powder coated Wheels are one of the first automotive parts that were powdercoated.Waite wagon wheels have always been powdercoated.It can still mess up and then it`s tougher to deal with.I`ve powdercoated many sets of wheels and really like the results.I have a set I did in`91 that still looks really good with only a few nicks and chips.Powdercoat can take alot more hubcap removal and installation. But,painting works fine.That`s what wheels always were.It`s all in the prep. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-12-2009 at 07:45 PM.

07-12-2009, 08:18 PM	#4
Field and Son Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 425	Re: Should wheels be powder coated If taking to a powdercoating should they just be normal white to be correct or were they originally some shade of white other than bright white??

07-12-2009, 09:24 PM	#5
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Should wheels be powder coated make DARN sure they are completely blasted clean and de greased. the hardest part I found was the seam between the rim and the center. bubbles can form there if not completely, 100%, absolutely -positively clean. ask me, I know first hand! check with txfirefighter if you have any powdercoating questions. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 07-12-2009 at 09:26 PM.

07-12-2009, 11:56 PM	#6
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Should wheels be powder coated we paint rims at the body shop.. and they look real great. single stage or base/clear they both look great __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

07-14-2009, 02:04 AM	#8
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Re: Should wheels be powder coated No oil, grease, brake dust, or road grime stays stuck to powder coat under power spray. Great convenience for cleaning. Make sure you ask for zinc powder coat under the color coat. Adds a little toughness. Should cost at least $50 per wheel depending on how much prep work is needed. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.



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