Powdercoating stock Lexus wheels
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Powdercoating stock Lexus wheels
i got another set of stock Lexus wheels the other day and am looking for a good place to place to powdercoat them. i live in harrisonburg, va, anyone know any good shops local or somewhere in va that will give me reasonable rates on powdercoating them? i dont want anything fancy just powdercoated gloss black and the center caps done the same way. i also popped out the chrome L logo on the centercaps, im gunna leave them chrome and stick them back on when they are done.
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Probably your best chance to find a local powdercoating spot in Harrisonburg is to post in the Madison Motorsports forum
http://www.mmsports.org/forum/
I went to JMU but graduated long enough ago that nothing is the same there, so don't know where to send you.
http://www.mmsports.org/forum/
I went to JMU but graduated long enough ago that nothing is the same there, so don't know where to send you.
Powdercoating is definitely the way to go.
But if you want to do something cheap and SOON you can rattle can paint them. As long as you take your time and do it right you will get great results. I sprayed mine last year and they are still decent, my only problem with spraying them is that after a year there are some chips in the paint. But that's ok I don't mind spray painting them again..
here is the best/closest shot I have of the painted rims.
sorry the girl is standing in the way though..
But if you want to do something cheap and SOON you can rattle can paint them. As long as you take your time and do it right you will get great results. I sprayed mine last year and they are still decent, my only problem with spraying them is that after a year there are some chips in the paint. But that's ok I don't mind spray painting them again..
here is the best/closest shot I have of the painted rims.
sorry the girl is standing in the way though..
Powdercoating is definitely the way to go.
But if you want to do something cheap and SOON you can rattle can paint them. As long as you take your time and do it right you will get great results. I sprayed mine last year and they are still decent, my only problem with spraying them is that after a year there are some chips in the paint. But that's ok I don't mind spray painting them again..
here is the best/closest shot I have of the painted rims.
sorry the girl is standing in the way though..
But if you want to do something cheap and SOON you can rattle can paint them. As long as you take your time and do it right you will get great results. I sprayed mine last year and they are still decent, my only problem with spraying them is that after a year there are some chips in the paint. But that's ok I don't mind spray painting them again..
here is the best/closest shot I have of the painted rims.
sorry the girl is standing in the way though..
03Lex sorry for hijacking
My technique for painting is
I think, if you wanted the paint to be a little stronger, after step 4, wait a day or two to let the paint dry really well, then scuff the paint up with some finer grit sand paper, wash them, then apply one or two more coats.
This also works if your wheels have dents, dings, and imperfections, or if you were sloppy and made your paint runny & paint drips.. By sanding the rough paint area (that has already hardened for a day or so), smooth you can kind of "erase" the screwed up area.. Then continue by doing another couple coats of paint, then go to step 5.
Basically, the more time you give the paint to dry the better off you are, and multiple coats of paint (not one thick runny coat), is a good idea too.
It's definitely fun & easy to do if you have a day to waste.
#1 - Scuff the rims up pretty good with really gritty sandpaper. (this removes all the dirt and grease built up on the wheels & makes a rough surface for the paint to grip better. Don't be scared, scrape the crap out of your rims, the more scrapes the better your paint can grip on to something.
#2 - Wash the dust off with a hose & let dry for 10-15 minutes then wipe down
#3 - Mask the tires off really well with tape and newspaper so you don't have colored tires....
#4 - Spray 3 or 4 light coats of paint, giving 1 hour interval curing time between each coat.... I used the high temperature engine paint. You can get it at pepboys/autozone for like $5 per can. You will need 2 cans for 4 wheels.
#5 - Spray 3 or 4 light coats of clear coat, giving 15 minutes interval between coats. Be sure you get something high temperature
****Don't spray on too thick, thick parts & runs will have yellowish tint****
#6 - sexy wheel time!!!
#2 - Wash the dust off with a hose & let dry for 10-15 minutes then wipe down
#3 - Mask the tires off really well with tape and newspaper so you don't have colored tires....
#4 - Spray 3 or 4 light coats of paint, giving 1 hour interval curing time between each coat.... I used the high temperature engine paint. You can get it at pepboys/autozone for like $5 per can. You will need 2 cans for 4 wheels.
#5 - Spray 3 or 4 light coats of clear coat, giving 15 minutes interval between coats. Be sure you get something high temperature
****Don't spray on too thick, thick parts & runs will have yellowish tint****
#6 - sexy wheel time!!!
I think, if you wanted the paint to be a little stronger, after step 4, wait a day or two to let the paint dry really well, then scuff the paint up with some finer grit sand paper, wash them, then apply one or two more coats.
This also works if your wheels have dents, dings, and imperfections, or if you were sloppy and made your paint runny & paint drips.. By sanding the rough paint area (that has already hardened for a day or so), smooth you can kind of "erase" the screwed up area.. Then continue by doing another couple coats of paint, then go to step 5.
Basically, the more time you give the paint to dry the better off you are, and multiple coats of paint (not one thick runny coat), is a good idea too.
It's definitely fun & easy to do if you have a day to waste.
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thanks for all the great replies, found 2 local va powdercoating places, extreme powder coating quoted me at 150 per wheel, gloss black, can try to fix curb rash on rim. clutch up powder coating quoted me 120 per wheel with gloss black powder coat, with free mount and balance on the new tires im getting, im sure not free but included in price, and painting the plastic center caps the same color, but they said there isnt really anything they can do about curb rash. from what ive read online though 120 is too high and so is 150, but what do you guys think with the services offered with each? i like that extreme powder coating attemps to grind the curb rash down and re-profile the wheel but 150 seems high. the wheels dont have bad curb rash most of the rash would come out when they blast the wheels before powder coating, any ideas haha? and no worries haha you didnt hijaq, just sharing personal experiences
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thanks for all the great replies, found 2 local va powdercoating places, extreme powder coating quoted me at 150 per wheel, gloss black, can try to fix curb rash on rim. clutch up powder coating quoted me 120 per wheel with gloss black powder coat, with free mount and balance on the new tires im getting, im sure not free but included in price, and painting the plastic center caps the same color, but they said there isnt really anything they can do about curb rash. from what ive read online though 120 is too high and so is 150, but what do you guys think with the services offered with each? i like that extreme powder coating attemps to grind the curb rash down and re-profile the wheel but 150 seems high. the wheels dont have bad curb rash most of the rash would come out when they blast the wheels before powder coating, any ideas haha? and no worries haha you didnt hijaq, just sharing personal experiences
Yeah man $150 is high, especially you have 4 wheels to do.. jeez that's ridiculous...
I say just do it rattle can style for at least a couple months or whatever until you figure out what to do.
#1 it will temporarily satisfy your craving for black wheels
#2 you will get a preview of what it will look like
#3 you can save money and continue shopping around
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Yeah man $150 is high, especially you have 4 wheels to do.. jeez that's ridiculous...
I say just do it rattle can style for at least a couple months or whatever until you figure out what to do.
#1 it will temporarily satisfy your craving for black wheels
#2 you will get a preview of what it will look like
#3 you can save money and continue shopping around
I say just do it rattle can style for at least a couple months or whatever until you figure out what to do.
#1 it will temporarily satisfy your craving for black wheels
#2 you will get a preview of what it will look like
#3 you can save money and continue shopping around
Powdercoating is definitely the way to go.
But if you want to do something cheap and SOON you can rattle can paint them. As long as you take your time and do it right you will get great results. I sprayed mine last year and they are still decent, my only problem with spraying them is that after a year there are some chips in the paint. But that's ok I don't mind spray painting them again..
here is the best/closest shot I have of the painted rims.
sorry the girl is standing in the way though..
But if you want to do something cheap and SOON you can rattle can paint them. As long as you take your time and do it right you will get great results. I sprayed mine last year and they are still decent, my only problem with spraying them is that after a year there are some chips in the paint. But that's ok I don't mind spray painting them again..
here is the best/closest shot I have of the painted rims.
sorry the girl is standing in the way though..
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