Powder coating OEM rims / Vancouver area

VancouverZ34 · 03-24-2010, 02:42 PM

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Hey guys,
I'm trying to powder coat my 19" OEM rims to gold to match my pearl white Z34
My question here is, is there any powder coating place in Vancouver where they'll unmount tires and coat the rim then mount the tires back while I can leave my car there since I don't have extra set of rims to put temporarily.
or anyone wants to borrow me a set of rims to put on and just store my car in garage for about 3 days if I paid about $100? I can promise I won't be driving the car at all while waiting for the rims to be powder coated.
Let me know
Thanks,

Drexster · 03-24-2010, 08:42 PM

Hey check out SR auto group.
SR Auto Group
They're local to Vancouver, good bunch of guys.

My buddy got his custom made GTR wheels through them and was going to powder coat, but decided not to.

Let us know what you end up doing.

kevin.z · 03-24-2010, 11:16 PM

I have a set of 350z wheels. they fit but they just dont look as good.

Ztoon · 03-25-2010, 02:41 AM

Was going to have SR Auto Group powder coat my stock 19s'. They'll keep it, and do the whole bit.

However, I decided to go with a set of SSR rims I spotted at their Rmd. shop instead.

kevin.z · 03-25-2010, 03:16 AM

i am gonna sell my stock 18's for my new 19' advan rs wheels, they weigh 20lbs each!

VancouverZ34 · 03-25-2010, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztoon

Was going to have SR Auto Group powder coat my stock 19s'. They'll keep it, and do the whole bit.

However, I decided to go with a set of SSR rims I spotted at their Rmd. shop instead.

Do you know how much they charge for powder coating rims?
I'm interested in volk CE28Ns or TE37s but it's just too much money at the moment since I recently got this high maintenance cat and a girlfriend.. lol

Ztoon · 03-25-2010, 01:13 PM

Out the door was about 220 ea.. They also suggested not going with powder coating because of a possible 'orange peel' effect. They felt just having them painted in the long term was pretty much as durable and easier to repair scratches, curb rash, etc...

kevin.z · 03-25-2010, 09:48 PM

i think you should have wheels painted instead of powdercoat since your stock 19's is forged? i believe wheel paint is about $180 each, sanding included (must be).
IMO, for the price, you should just save up and get aftermarket wheels

VancouverZ34 · 03-26-2010, 02:04 AM

I guess I made an impulsive decision today.
I was sitting in my class thinking about what color would be best for my pearl white Z34.
I ended up taking all the rims off my car and throwing it into the back of my friend's civic and then drove to this powder coating place.
I'm getting it powder coated to gold(like the sti's bbs rims).
I was gonna go for bronze or matte black, but I liked the gold sample that they had.
We'll see how gold OEM rays rim look on white Z34 next week!

kevin.z · 03-26-2010, 07:49 PM

haha, congrats! i am getting on advan rs GOLD soon as well! make sure u add pics!

Drexster · 03-29-2010, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VancouverZ34

We'll see how gold OEM rays rim look on white Z34 next week!

So? Got them back yet?

Where did you end up taking them? SR?

VancouverZ34 · 03-29-2010, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drexster

So? Got them back yet?

Where did you end up taking them? SR?

I'm getting them back tomorrow.
I saved almost $1000 by simply taking all the rims off the car and bringing just the rims to a specialized powder coating place called "Advance Powder Coating".
I'm not sure how it's going to come out, but I've seen couple of their samples and they look very nice.
$800 included gold powder coating + 2 layers of clear coat + sand blasting.
I'll post pictures on Wednesday or Thursday as soon as I put the on my car

kevin.z · 03-29-2010, 08:46 PM

in for results!

robtrink · 03-31-2010, 12:54 PM

In for results as well! I am curious to see the difference between powdercoating and painting. Did you have to take the tires off the wheels as well?

kevin.z · 03-31-2010, 05:10 PM

of course you have to take tires off the wheel, otherwise tires will melt in high temperatures, right?

03-24-2010, 02:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
VancouverZ34 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 235 Drives: 1 //M coupe Rep Power: 15	Powder coating OEM rims / Vancouver area *UPLOADED PICS* Hey guys, I'm trying to powder coat my 19" OEM rims to gold to match my pearl white Z34 My question here is, is there any powder coating place in Vancouver where they'll unmount tires and coat the rim then mount the tires back while I can leave my car there since I don't have extra set of rims to put temporarily. or anyone wants to borrow me a set of rims to put on and just store my car in garage for about 3 days if I paid about $100? I can promise I won't be driving the car at all while waiting for the rims to be powder coated. Let me know Thanks, Last edited by VancouverZ34; 04-02-2010 at 03:48 AM. Reason: add photos

03-24-2010, 08:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Drexster Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 34 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 15	SR Auto Group Hey check out SR auto group. SR Auto Group They're local to Vancouver, good bunch of guys. My buddy got his custom made GTR wheels through them and was going to powder coat, but decided not to. Let us know what you end up doing.

03-25-2010, 02:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 25	Was going to have SR Auto Group powder coat my stock 19s'. They'll keep it, and do the whole bit. However, I decided to go with a set of SSR rims I spotted at their Rmd. shop instead. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

03-25-2010, 01:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 25	Out the door was about 220 ea.. They also suggested not going with powder coating because of a possible 'orange peel' effect. They felt just having them painted in the long term was pretty much as durable and easier to repair scratches, curb rash, etc... __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

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kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	I have a set of 350z wheels. they fit but they just dont look as good.

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kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	i am gonna sell my stock 18's for my new 19' advan rs wheels, they weigh 20lbs each!

03-25-2010, 09:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	i think you should have wheels painted instead of powdercoat since your stock 19's is forged? i believe wheel paint is about $180 each, sanding included (must be). IMO, for the price, you should just save up and get aftermarket wheels

03-26-2010, 02:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
VancouverZ34 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 235 Drives: 1 //M coupe Rep Power: 15	I guess I made an impulsive decision today. I was sitting in my class thinking about what color would be best for my pearl white Z34. I ended up taking all the rims off my car and throwing it into the back of my friend's civic and then drove to this powder coating place. I'm getting it powder coated to gold(like the sti's bbs rims). I was gonna go for bronze or matte black, but I liked the gold sample that they had. We'll see how gold OEM rays rim look on white Z34 next week!

03-26-2010, 07:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	haha, congrats! i am getting on advan rs GOLD soon as well! make sure u add pics!

03-29-2010, 08:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	in for results!

03-31-2010, 12:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
robtrink Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 68 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	In for results as well! I am curious to see the difference between powdercoating and painting. Did you have to take the tires off the wheels as well?

03-31-2010, 05:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	of course you have to take tires off the wheel, otherwise tires will melt in high temperatures, right?