Sedan Chat Thread
#4503
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How much do you guys pay for powdercoating wheels?
I know I'm in a not so cheap area, but is $125-150/wheel reasonable??
I know I'm in a not so cheap area, but is $125-150/wheel reasonable??
Last edited by STownSaint; 10-23-2014 at 06:08 PM.
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twin_snails (10-24-2014)
#4506
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Yea his guy want $520 + "materials & repairs"
#4508
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What color are you trying to get? Multi stage coating is more labor intensive which raises the price (materials + labor). Single stage colors and what he has in Stock will save you money. Black is always the cheapest job. Also you can save yourself some money by refinishing the wheels yourself. An hour or so with a few different grit sanding blocks will save you money. I refinished my own and had him finish up when he sandblasted.
There are a few other shops in the area that will powder coating however I from the grape vine jobs come out shotty from places in Maryland and one in Manassas.
Also, I can attest he does a killer job. Only uses quality materials and won't deliver a job with any defects. Hes did an entire engine bay for a friend and it came out flawless. Here's a pic of my friend's tiffany blue wheels for her Civic Si.
There are a few other shops in the area that will powder coating however I from the grape vine jobs come out shotty from places in Maryland and one in Manassas.
Also, I can attest he does a killer job. Only uses quality materials and won't deliver a job with any defects. Hes did an entire engine bay for a friend and it came out flawless. Here's a pic of my friend's tiffany blue wheels for her Civic Si.
Last edited by connoisseurr; 10-24-2014 at 12:32 AM.
#4509
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My rear swaybar bushings are squeaking like crazy. What is the correct grease to lubricant them with?
I need something I can pick up at auto zone or something so I can deal with it today before I go mad. If AZ doesnt have the right grease, what can I use to get by for a week or so until I can get something shipped?
I need something I can pick up at auto zone or something so I can deal with it today before I go mad. If AZ doesnt have the right grease, what can I use to get by for a week or so until I can get something shipped?
#4510
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My rear swaybar bushings are squeaking like crazy. What is the correct grease to lubricant them with?
I need something I can pick up at auto zone or something so I can deal with it today before I go mad. If AZ doesnt have the right grease, what can I use to get by for a week or so until I can get something shipped?
I need something I can pick up at auto zone or something so I can deal with it today before I go mad. If AZ doesnt have the right grease, what can I use to get by for a week or so until I can get something shipped?
What if instead of unbolting everything, you squirted some penetrating oil in there until the good stuff arrives? Maybe a dumb idea, just thinking out loud.
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twin_snails (10-24-2014)
#4513
Noticed those deep-sculpted black carpet floor mats for cheap on ebay, same seller who has the $159 midnight grills. $75 shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/G4900-1NM5B-Infiniti-G-Sedan-Premium-Floor-Mat-Set-NEW-OEM-G49001NM5B-/111491767032?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19f56d5af8
EDIT - Noticed there is a "make offer" button so I tried $52 and got them immediately. $66.69 shipped. 5 sets left. Good luck!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/G4900-1NM5B-Infiniti-G-Sedan-Premium-Floor-Mat-Set-NEW-OEM-G49001NM5B-/111491767032?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19f56d5af8
EDIT - Noticed there is a "make offer" button so I tried $52 and got them immediately. $66.69 shipped. 5 sets left. Good luck!
Last edited by GAWD; 10-24-2014 at 01:00 PM. Reason: made offer
#4514
Just installed those windfireauto LED courtesy projector lights. They are obscenely easy to install... even for me. The only thing that was kind of a pain was switching out the 'image chip' thing. Even with that and no instructions included, it was under 30 minutes total. Can't wait to see them at night!
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, John!
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, John!
#4515
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Just installed those windfireauto LED courtesy projector lights. They are obscenely easy to install... even for me. The only thing that was kind of a pain was switching out the 'image chip' thing. Even with that and no instructions included, it was under 30 minutes total. Can't wait to see them at night!
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, John!
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, John!
And you're right, it's awkward figuring out how to swap the lens, but once you do, it's easy. After which the only goof is putting the lens in backwards... which I did. Twice.
You're going to love them after it gets dark. And you're very welcome, Dan.
Last edited by Rochester; 10-24-2014 at 06:48 PM.