Considering powder coating stock 19's to black, any tips?

chungdae · 01-08-2010, 07:26 PM

Anyone know how long it could take?

Nawaaz · 01-08-2010, 07:35 PM

I'm thinking it could take anywhere from 2-3 days, from what I've heard.

Singletrack · 01-09-2010, 02:02 AM

Make sure they do a low temp powder coating since the wheels are forged. I specifically called BBS about my STi wheels and this was their advice.

chungdae · 01-12-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Singletrack

Make sure they do a low temp powder coating since the wheels are forged. I specifically called BBS about my STi wheels and this was their advice.

Thanks for the tip!

Dartanium · 01-12-2010, 03:39 PM

a week at the most and make sure pick the shade of black you want, usually a semi-glossy black will pretty darn good.

Singletrack · 01-12-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartanium

a week at the most and make sure pick the shade of black you want, usually a semi-glossy black will pretty darn good.

I agree. I did gloss and they look amazing in certain light, but maybe a bit "too much" in other lighting. I think my next set will be satin. I always tell people to get some sheen to them (satin or gloss) because when the brake dust builds up, they become flat anyway. So you have both colors covered ; )

I would try to replicate the finish on the M3 GTS wheels.

mach330 · 01-12-2010, 08:02 PM

yeah..i'm still debating myself i want gloss/satin or matte with my aw.

wheeladdicts · 01-12-2010, 08:03 PM

It shouldnt take more than 2 days.

swamp2 · 01-12-2010, 10:15 PM

Have a look at my semi-gloss black wheels in the RAC thread. There are gloss black pictures too. Both look really good, mostly personal preference.

mach330 · 01-12-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Have a look at my semi-gloss black wheels in the RAC thread. There are gloss black pictures too. Both look really good, mostly personal preference.

thanks...but that's quite a big thread. can you tell me which page(s)?

rzm3 · 01-13-2010, 12:18 AM

make sure you find a good vendor. some vendors will do more harm than good... GL!

H Bomb · 01-13-2010, 12:17 PM

these guys are one of the best

http://proformanceindustries.com/

Blade929 · 01-13-2010, 12:33 PM

I did mine matte black (they refered to it as 20%). It took about 3 days.

Singletrack · 01-13-2010, 03:13 PM

Those look great!

swamp2 · 01-13-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mach330

thanks...but that's quite a big thread. can you tell me which page(s)?

Indeed a huge thread.

All RAC colors (not a great pic): http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...postcount=3698

My semigloss black RACs: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...postcount=3510

To the OP: Just get a sample from the powder coater. Most good powder coaters will have half a dozen or so blacks, including multiple "gloss", "semi-gloss" and "matte" options. Good luck.

mach330 · 01-13-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Indeed a huge thread.

All RAC colors (not a great pic): http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...postcount=3698

My semigloss black RACs: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...postcount=3510

To the OP: Just get a sample from the powder coater. Most good powder coaters will have half a dozen or so blacks, including multiple "gloss", "semi-gloss" and "matte" options. Good luck.

sweet thanks...

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Originally Posted by Blade929

I did mine matte black (they refered to it as 20%). It took about 3 days.

loving that matte black.

anybody in SoCal know of a good place to get this done?

chungdae · 01-13-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rldzhao

make sure you find a good vendor. some vendors will do more harm than good... GL!

Yea I'm looking into the right company to do it.

mocsman · 01-13-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by H Bomb

these guys are one of the best

http://proformanceindustries.com/

yup! got mine done by proformance. they also make custom wheels. can't wait for spring so i can put them on

SS32 · 01-14-2010, 09:42 AM

I did mine myself and it only took 2 days, but they're painted. Rustoleum makes special wheel paint that's tough as nails and works great. I did it ~4 months ago and still don't have a single chip. Click my signature for more pictures.

TonyTone · 01-14-2010, 10:11 AM

Depending on what they have to strip it takes a couple of hours to powdercoat the wheels

Roughly two days for completion

Singletrack · 01-14-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by chungdae

Yea I'm looking into the right company to do it.

My 18s were done by wheelcollision.com. I think they did a very good job. However, not sure what temp they used. Since the stock 18s are cast, I don't believe it makes a difference.

-Chris

nkweisberg · 01-14-2010, 02:59 PM

I did mine flat satin black and it looks great. Just fine with brake dust. Did it in West Palm beach and was very pleased with the result.

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