Can you powdercoat the '05 19" wheels?
 

If so, about how much does that generally run for powdercoating the spokes (leave lip polished)?

Thanks.

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Sure you can powdercoat them! I would be difficult to leave the lip however, you would have to tape off all that is not to be painted and that would be a form of art to get it perfect! Average should be around $50 a wheel if you decide to do it! Remember you have to take the tires off as well.

I would be broke if I charged that price when I owned my powder shop :) it should take more then that my friend

Well, not sure where you are, but here is So Cal, it is about $50 a wheel. I just had my stock 18's done about 3 months ago for $50 a wheel and about a year ago, I have some motorcyle race wheels done at $50 a wheel? So I don't know what to say, but I do speak from actually having it done and not on assumption!

very nice then ... im in Long Island NY .... I did rims 4 bikes all day long for much much more money then that ... Glad you got a nice deal ....

I'd be doing it in NC. NY prices are sure to be a good bit higher than NC prices.

Thanks fellas.

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i don't want to sound stupid.....but what are the benefits of powercoating the wheels? are there any downsides?

power coating is a bit more durable than painting. dowsides is it CAN get pretty pricy, and the prep work (dismountinmg the tires,etc) can be a pain other than that its the way to go, paint chips too easy

Well.....I beg to differ with you on paint chipping! The main reason I powdercoat my race wheels is because it is VERY DURABLE, 100 times more than regular painting itself! race wheels go through hell every weekend, getting tires mounted and dismounted time after time and powdercoating them makes them near industructible, chipping is almost eliminated!

Other than having to go through the process, powdercoating IS the way to go if you are looking for color!

ok... you obviously misread... i said paint chips too easy, and that powdercoating is the way to go. i know that its alot more durable than paint, BUT its not always the case. some powders have less durability than others, and paints such as imron, are very durable. but in the end, powdercoating can be a pain in the ***, BUT IT IS ABSOLUTELY THE WAY TO GO FOR WHEELS.

Got Ya! You are correct about the paint and "prep" is the key to a good durable powdercoat as well! I have used the same place for the past 8 years, their work is spectacular!

ill tell you man... i am an industrial designer, and i had a furniture design class at school, which i made a carbon fiber and aluminum chair. the aluminum frame was powdercoated, and the powdercoater told me that the finish i wanted (matte black) is not very scratch proof (as are alot of finishes) and that it is not meant for outdoor use (as some finishes have uv protection) and that the uv rays would break the powder apart and it would literally dust. he was right, it did chip easy and scratch easy