Sandblasting and Powder Coating 19" Enkei OEM Wheels?
#16
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When I wanted some winter wheels I got a set of Rays Alloys off the 350Z forum and had them blasted & powder coated.
The finish was excellent and you can get any colour you wanted, I had mine done charcoal grey with sparkle and think they look great, and it's much more durable than wet painting. They've been on all over winter and still come up a treat when I wash her (Not as often as I should)
The finish was excellent and you can get any colour you wanted, I had mine done charcoal grey with sparkle and think they look great, and it's much more durable than wet painting. They've been on all over winter and still come up a treat when I wash her (Not as often as I should)
Sand or beadblasting should be all that's needed for proper powdercoating, not any chemical stripper. I wouldn't try to prep them by hand that would be a PITA and wouldn't be as thorough. If the wheels have significant rash or deep dings/dents that's another story.
#19
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Its very, very punishing. Which is why I have delayed finishing them. However, right after sandblasting metal, the rims are a very rough and matte surface. Sanding with a 120, 320, 400, 600, 1000, then dry sanding with 2000 for polishing, and topping it off with a rubbing compound is the way to go. But again, it really sucks. With that, I'm going to buy the dremel sanding/polishing kit this weekend and finish them off. I'm leaving work soon, so Ill post pics of the current condition.
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#27
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I just had mine powder coated in Hyper Silver and clear coat. Paid $125 per wheel and I love the way they turned out. My wheel guy experimented with powder coating metal cans in various colors until I found a finish I liked. I will try to post a photo.
#28
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Only problem is I only have one set of wheels. I'd have to let the car sit on jack stands, get the tires dismounted, have them coated, remount the tires and re-install. Luckily we have a 4Runner that I can use to transport everything.
Ha, working from home while your wheels get coated.. That's a new one for me.
I'll have to ask for color options to see if I can be convinced even more.
#29
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Heres my sandblasted rims. Note; theyre not yet completed, in which Im going to sand and polish them a bit more this weekend. You can see the blemishes and imperfections which are the result of not sanding deep enough/not using a lower grit. But with time, patience, and destroyed hands, they will be an almost chrome finish once complete.
#30
Heres my sandblasted rims. Note; theyre not yet completed, in which Im going to sand and polish them a bit more this weekend. You can see the blemishes and imperfections which are the result of not sanding deep enough/not using a lower grit. But with time, patience, and destroyed hands, they will be an almost chrome finish once complete.