Wheel painting...
03 March 2010, 03:26 PM
#1
Wheel painting...
Hi all,
I've managed to secure some Comp Mo wheels and will be picking up this weekend.
Anyone any recommendations where I can get them painted? I see JP Polishing get good reviews but their website says that they powdercoat and I was of the understanding that powdercoating can weaken the wheels due to the heat?
Any recommendations or suggestions welcome.
Cheers
I've managed to secure some Comp Mo wheels and will be picking up this weekend.
Anyone any recommendations where I can get them painted? I see JP Polishing get good reviews but their website says that they powdercoat and I was of the understanding that powdercoating can weaken the wheels due to the heat?
Any recommendations or suggestions welcome.
Cheers
03 March 2010, 04:03 PM
#5
The Comp Mo are in white. I think I'm going for anthracite again... I would like to swap the tyres over from my Redlines though so may have to pay a little extra for the tyre merry-go-round..
03 March 2010, 04:42 PM
#8
RotaUK did post something about compromising strength through powdercoating, I think you would have to go some to compromise the MO's tbh. Ross I'll punt off an email this week to see what could be done for both of us, probably nothing but it shows willing. I actually want 2 sets done so I will mention that too.
03 March 2010, 04:51 PM
#9
RotaUK did post something about compromising strength through powdercoating, I think you would have to go some to compromise the MO's tbh. Ross I'll punt off an email this week to see what could be done for both of us, probably nothing but it shows willing. I actually want 2 sets done so I will mention that too.
MO's should be strong enough... I really wanted some Advan but with the £/$ rate and the fact they will cost over £2k, I went with my second favourite.
Cheers muchly for looking into it
.2 sets! You are officially a wheel *****
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03 March 2010, 05:05 PM
#10
I just recall a thread about wheel failures, could well be another SN myth.
MO's should be strong enough... I really wanted some Advan but with the £/$ rate and the fact they will cost over £2k, I went with my second favourite.
Cheers muchly for looking into it.
2 sets! You are officially a wheel *****.
MO's should be strong enough... I really wanted some Advan but with the £/$ rate and the fact they will cost over £2k, I went with my second favourite.
Cheers muchly for looking into it
.2 sets! You are officially a wheel *****
.I'll forward on any info they reply with, I'll ask about colours as anthracite seems to have varied interpretations. Have a look at the Brands photo thread, Andy Pinseeker did a DIY job with Ford Graphite Grey which is a nice dark 'anthracite'.
03 March 2010, 05:05 PM
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But painting wheels yourself is a very tedious and time consuming process, so if you haven't the time, I wouldn't bother. I painted my stock WRX wheels a silly colour for winter use, and I vowed I would never go about painting wheels again.
03 March 2010, 05:16 PM
#12
It's bad because a part of the strength in a lightweight wheel is the very exact heat treatments that they get in the final part of manufacture, prior to paint.
When powdercoating some places us excessive heat, and it causes a significant weakening of the wheels, and is a common reason for failures on wheels, mainly OEM wheels that people want to tart up, and generally OEM wheels are not that light...
Painting is the way forwards in terms of safety, unless you can be sure the powdercoaters wont overheat the wheels.
When powdercoating some places us excessive heat, and it causes a significant weakening of the wheels, and is a common reason for failures on wheels, mainly OEM wheels that people want to tart up, and generally OEM wheels are not that light...
Painting is the way forwards in terms of safety, unless you can be sure the powdercoaters wont overheat the wheels.
I will ask about powdercoating too Ross
03 March 2010, 05:20 PM
#13
I think that ship has long since sailed
I'll forward on any info they reply with, I'll ask about colours as anthracite seems to have varied interpretations. Have a look at the Brands photo thread, Andy Pinseeker did a DIY job with Ford Graphite Grey which is a nice dark 'anthracite'.
I'll forward on any info they reply with, I'll ask about colours as anthracite seems to have varied interpretations. Have a look at the Brands photo thread, Andy Pinseeker did a DIY job with Ford Graphite Grey which is a nice dark 'anthracite'.
I've only heard about wheel failure from powdercoating after it has been done multiple times to a forged wheel.
But painting wheels yourself is a very tedious and time consuming process, so if you haven't the time, I wouldn't bother. I painted my stock WRX wheels a silly colour for winter use, and I vowed I would never go about painting wheels again.
But painting wheels yourself is a very tedious and time consuming process, so if you haven't the time, I wouldn't bother. I painted my stock WRX wheels a silly colour for winter use, and I vowed I would never go about painting wheels again.
That was the thread I was referring to.
Cheers muchly
These are the wheels I will be picking up...
03 March 2010, 07:00 PM
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I'm slightly OCD, (self diagnosed,) so I took a little longer than most people. Took me around four hours to prep all the wheels before I even started painting. lol
03 March 2010, 08:03 PM
#20
Ian email me what you want done, colour timeframe, tyres etc and I will include it in my enquiries.
stu@53racing.co.uk
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What about bananaman.eu ?
03 March 2010, 09:03 PM
#22
. I'll let you know if I decide to sell..One of my favourites too. Pipped by Advan RS and TE37's but a bit out my price range at the moment.
You fancy getting the Speedlines refurbed as well? How is the build going or shouldn't I ask?
Ian email me what you want done, colour timeframe, tyres etc and I will include it in my enquiries.
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03 March 2010, 09:12 PM
#23
Money and enthusiasm has been slim. Id love to get the Speedlines done in a diff colour but i cant spare money to paint wheels for a car im struggling to afford to build the way i want as it is.
It just doesnt make sense im afraid mate.
03 March 2010, 09:19 PM
#24
Lol, actually the build hasnt moved physically as such but ive overcome a few issues these last couple of weeks and things are actually moving forward.
Money and enthusiasm has been slim. Id love to get the Speedlines done in a diff colour but i cant spare money to paint wheels for a car im struggling to afford to build the way i want as it is.
It just doesnt make sense im afraid mate.
Money and enthusiasm has been slim. Id love to get the Speedlines done in a diff colour but i cant spare money to paint wheels for a car im struggling to afford to build the way i want as it is.
It just doesnt make sense im afraid mate.
Progress is progress and sounds like things are moving along. Agree a new wheel colour is bottom of the list when trying to put it back together. Good luck with it...!!
