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09-24-2015, 10:57 PM
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   Drives: 2016 V6 RS Camaro 6MT Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Portland, OR
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Powder coating wheels
The SHH and 56F black wheels are LPO.
Would powder coating the $200 grey split spokes make more sense than ordering the LPO wheels? Or just use the stock split spoke RS wheels. Thoughts? Benefits? Negatives? Has anyone had their wheels powder coated? How much did it cost? How long did it take? |
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09-26-2015, 08:21 AM
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Drives: 2016 V6 RS Camaro 6MT Join Date: Aug 2015
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Since no replies I used my google-fu to round up a little info.
Looks like cost is generally $75-125 per wheel. Plus, whatever it cost to have tires unmounted/remounted/balanced.
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09-26-2015, 08:24 AM
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Drives: 16 2SS, 71 Std, Suburban RTS Join Date: Jun 2013
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Power coating in rims is tricky... In most cases you will chip the power coat anytime you do anlignment or have the tires and wheels turned. Unless you find a really good place to go.
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09-26-2015, 08:53 AM
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Drives: 2016 V6 RS Camaro 6MT Join Date: Aug 2015
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Way way back I worked for a powder coating place. A properly prepped steel/aluminum results in an extremely durable finish. Not to say that I don't believe you. But, I wonder if chipping powder coating is a result of a wheel not being sand blasted first?
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09-26-2015, 02:57 PM
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Drives: 16 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015
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09-26-2015, 04:52 PM
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Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009
Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
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I'm considering powder coating as well. I'd like to know more.
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09-27-2015, 11:55 AM
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Drives: 16 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015
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I cant find any pictures of when i did my car..such a long time ago bu,t ill keep looking. here is a before and after of my GSXR when i got the rims done.
just removed the tires and gave them the wheels... they stripped off previous color, prepped the rims, and blasted with the new color fire engine red. They removed and attached discs for me for 5 dollars more. I've been tracking the bike for about 2 years on weekends so lots of tire removing and grime, still when i wash the rims they look like the they day I got them.
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09-27-2015, 12:45 PM
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Probably doesn't like you
Drives: 2022 WCT ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015
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Also considering this. LOVE the split spoke wheels they show on the silver SS convertible, but would love to see those in black.
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04-03-2017, 01:44 PM
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Drives: 2016 Camaro V6 RS, 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2016
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Ive been thinking the same thing on powder coating my rims. Does anyone have any pictures of their cars dipped or coated in black?
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04-03-2017, 01:51 PM
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Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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I'm pretty sure that's exactly what Detroit Wheel is doing. Check out this link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-CHEVROLET...ZY1~zI&vxp=mtr |
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04-03-2017, 01:54 PM
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Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013
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I have run 5 sets of powedercoated wheels, changing tires on many of them. Never seen one chip in my experience.
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04-03-2017, 05:45 PM
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Drives: Kubota 2640, 83 BMW R-65, 2017 1 SS Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Craig, MT
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Just dropped off a set of stock SS wheels to be powder coated. $100 per rim for sandblast and coat. Having them done a dark grey.
When I get them back I'll post some pics. I didn't hassle the shop over a quick turn around. As I don't expect to take my all seasons off until May. |
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04-03-2017, 05:57 PM
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Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009
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...As others have posted..
....Powder Coating is Great!..  Cheapest Price..$.. .......Isn't the choice...... ..................... It's all in the prep.. I have never had an issue.  Becky |
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04-03-2017, 09:23 PM
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Drives: 2016 2SS, HBM, NPP, Sun Roof Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Houston, Tx
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Powder coated properly is very durable
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