Can anyone recommend a good powder coating place?

FairladyZ10PG · 08-02-2013, 06:11 PM

I'm looking to get my brake calipers powder coated but want to find a reputable place to get it done.
Does anyone know a good place around I.E/Orange county/Los Angels area?
Any input will be greatly appreciated.

Chuck33079 · 08-02-2013, 06:12 PM

Ship them to Mike.

FairladyZ10PG · 08-02-2013, 06:13 PM

^I know he does good work but my z is a daily driver and I need it done in like 1 day.

Chuck33079 · 08-02-2013, 06:14 PM

He'll ship you a core set, you swap and send your OEM ones back.

FairladyZ10PG · 08-02-2013, 06:16 PM

I will pm him for the details but still rather find a local place first if possible.

Waiz · 08-02-2013, 06:30 PM

Talk to Eli at Fast Forward wheels, he paints not PC's them

Fast Forward Wheels | Custom Wheel Refinishing & Repairs

People have also used Auto Explosion for great results:

Auto Explosion Body Shop - Custom & Collision Center - 13805 Normandie Avenue Gardena, CA 90249 - (310) 329-6691 - Auto Body Refinish, Custom Body & Paint

FairladyZ10PG · 08-02-2013, 06:32 PM

^Nice~ thx waizz

OMGWTFBBQ · 08-06-2013, 10:00 PM

If you want something painted, not powder coated, then go to Auto Explosion. If they can do a full color change on my Z, they can most likely do your wheels haha.

Mike · 08-06-2013, 10:26 PM

even with shipping both ways, I'm still normally faster than most local places, plus I've done over 2300 sets of calipers in the last 7 years.

Mike · 08-06-2013, 10:28 PM

If you do go local, which is fine too, just make sure that either you or the coater completely disassemble them for coating. The dust boots on these calipers are far less heat tolerant than any other calipers I have ever seen and they will become brittle if they are coated fully assembled.

If you go with the painting place, that will be fine fully assembled.

lhinojos · 08-06-2013, 11:33 PM

Look up CTE in riverside.

FairladyZ10PG · 08-07-2013, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

If you want something painted, not powder coated, then go to Auto Explosion. If they can do a full color change on my Z, they can most likely do your wheels haha.

^I emailed them but no one got back to me

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

even with shipping both ways, I'm still normally faster than most local places, plus I've done over 2300 sets of calipers in the last 7 years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

If you do go local, which is fine too, just make sure that either you or the coater completely disassemble them for coating. The dust boots on these calipers are far less heat tolerant than any other calipers I have ever seen and they will become brittle if they are coated fully assembled.

If you go with the painting place, that will be fine fully assembled.

^Thx Mike. I appreciate your input & I did find out that you were indeed faster and cheaper than the shops around here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lhinojos

Look up CTE in riverside.

^Thx.

08-02-2013, 06:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 255	Can anyone recommend a good powder coating place? I'm looking to get my brake calipers powder coated but want to find a reputable place to get it done. Does anyone know a good place around I.E/Orange county/Los Angels area? Any input will be greatly appreciated. __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER

08-02-2013, 06:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Ship them to Mike. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-02-2013, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 255	^I know he does good work but my z is a daily driver and I need it done in like 1 day. __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER

08-02-2013, 06:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	He'll ship you a core set, you swap and send your OEM ones back. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-02-2013, 06:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 255	I will pm him for the details but still rather find a local place first if possible. __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER

08-02-2013, 06:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Talk to Eli at Fast Forward wheels, he paints not PC's them Fast Forward Wheels \| Custom Wheel Refinishing & Repairs People have also used Auto Explosion for great results: Auto Explosion Body Shop - Custom & Collision Center - 13805 Normandie Avenue Gardena, CA 90249 - (310) 329-6691 - Auto Body Refinish, Custom Body & Paint

08-02-2013, 06:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 255	^Nice~ thx waizz Waiz likes this. __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER

08-06-2013, 10:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	If you want something painted, not powder coated, then go to Auto Explosion. If they can do a full color change on my Z, they can most likely do your wheels haha.

08-06-2013, 10:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	even with shipping both ways, I'm still normally faster than most local places, plus I've done over 2300 sets of calipers in the last 7 years. 2xtreme1 likes this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

08-06-2013, 10:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	If you do go local, which is fine too, just make sure that either you or the coater completely disassemble them for coating. The dust boots on these calipers are far less heat tolerant than any other calipers I have ever seen and they will become brittle if they are coated fully assembled. If you go with the painting place, that will be fine fully assembled. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

08-06-2013, 11:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
lhinojos Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 559 Drives: 12 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 14	Look up CTE in riverside.

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