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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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I've been thinking about powder coating the rims on my IS. I got a quote for $115 a rim with mounting and balancing. Is this a good price and do people recommend doing this?
I really do not have much knowledge on the subject but it's much cheaper than getting new rims.
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Yeah that's a decent price, but have you seen samples of this company's work?

What's the warranty on their service?
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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some other is owner told me he got his for 200 all four of them black. he said it was in the valley so im probably gona go there. happy holidays!
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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my friend got his Evo done at this place. It's been around since 1979 and they seem to be reputable. Their warranty is for 90 days I believe.

$200 for all four rims in black seems very cheap. I more or less thought anything under $400 for everything would be a good price. Shame I don't live in CA.

I'm also leaning towards getting something in the charcoal color as my car is the granite mica color.
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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Where in the valley has this been done with that price? Im very interested
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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im getting all 4 wheels refinished in the same work bronze for under 300 with mount and balance
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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not sure i gotta find out too lawl!
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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what rims do u have the 250 17inch or the 350 18inch?
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 05:10 AM
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Sorry, should've probably mentioned that they are the stock rims on the IS 250 AWD (17").
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by swlabr82
my friend got his Evo done at this place. It's been around since 1979 and they seem to be reputable. Their warranty is for 90 days I believe.

$200 for all four rims in black seems very cheap. I more or less thought anything under $400 for everything would be a good price. Shame I don't live in CA.

I'm also leaning towards getting something in the charcoal color as my car is the granite mica color.
no $200 is not at all cheap because I was the one that got it done for that price. its out in visalia cali. called visalia powder coating.
here are some pics and they are 20's

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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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nice ride Rob! I am outta fresno am working on getting my g-spider redone. let me know if you ever come up to fresno. may be we can hook up with phil888 for starbucks or something!
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Nice I am tryna get my 17's powder coated too..so there is not cons for doing that?? I wanted like a gunmetal color..Post pics
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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The rims look great Robjo. Glad you got it for that price. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anybody else reputable here that can beat $460 for it. Not fully sure why but oh well.
I too am curious to know if there are any cons to the powder coating? Also, any special cleaning instructions I should know about before I do this?
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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$115 p/ wheel with mounting & balancing is a very good price.
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Originally Posted by slee18
nice ride Rob! I am outta fresno am working on getting my g-spider redone. let me know if you ever come up to fresno. may be we can hook up with phil888 for starbucks or something!
Hey that sounds real good I've never met up with any of the members on this forum but that sounds really good..

anyways to answer your guys question on the pros and cons..............



ya there are plenty of cons.. oh here are some pics of my stocks in matt black to give you an idea of how it will look with 20mm spacers in front and 25mm spacers in the back..

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anyways the cons... you will have to put up with people telling you how sick your car looks.... I mean they litterally tell you or give you the all the time because it looks friggin mean..hope you guys like..... LOL LOL

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