Originally Posted by 53WRX (Post 9261833)

Ross I want to get a set done and I am going to use Lepsons.

Lepsons | Home Gillingham mate.:thumb:

Originally Posted by 53WRX (Post 9261850)

I just have to check prices and make my damn mind up on colour.:lol1: I have the new tyres to go on, which is a good idea as the liability for getting them on without damage is theirs rather than taking your nice fresh mint rims to a local fitter.;)

Originally Posted by ChibiSF (Post 9261889)

You could always DIY. If you're going to take them to someone professional, might as well have them powdercoated.

Originally Posted by 53WRX (Post 9261958)

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.:lol1:

Originally Posted by rossi_p (Post 9261988)

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 :thumb:.

2 sets! You are officially a wheel whore ;).

Originally Posted by rossi_p (Post 9261907)

Tempting, but I haven't the space or time.

I understand powder coating can weaken the wheels.

Originally Posted by RareRims.co.uk (Post 9152168)

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.

Originally Posted by 53WRX (Post 9262025)

I think that ship has long since sailed :lol1:

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'.:)

Originally Posted by ChibiSF (Post 9262026)

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.

Originally Posted by 53WRX (Post 9262048)

:thumb: I will ask about powdercoating too Ross:cool:

Originally Posted by rossi_p (Post 9262054)

Silly colour? Any pics? ;)

Originally Posted by 53WRX (Post 9261958)

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.:lol1:

Originally Posted by ChibiSF (Post 9262026)

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.

Originally Posted by Granby (Post 9262252)

Could possibly want a set done as well


Didn't find it tedious when i did mine, did all 4 in satin black in a day although i didn't have to do the insides as they were already a dark colour, one wheel fell over at brands and marked the paint :(

Originally Posted by 53WRX (Post 9262284)

Ian email me what you want done, colour timeframe, tyres etc and I will include it in my enquiries.:thumb:

stu@53racing.co.uk :norty:

Originally Posted by frayz (Post 9262220)

MO's... jealous Ross... really jealous.

If theyre 18 x 8 please let me know if you ever sell em.

One of my favorite rims ever, i dont like the new style as much. Lepsons are also very very good, highly recomended mate :)

Originally Posted by 53WRX (Post 9262284)

Ian email me what you want done, colour timeframe, tyres etc and I will include it in my enquiries.:thumb:

stu@53racing.co.uk :norty:

Originally Posted by rossi_p (Post 9262566)

They are indeed 18*8 :D. 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?

Originally Posted by frayz (Post 9262588)

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.

Originally Posted by frayz (Post 9262719)

Be sure to drop by when theyre on Ross :D

Originally Posted by 53WRX (Post 9262439)

Yep stu@bananaman.eu too:lol:

Although you realise my identity is supposed to be a secret ! :D

Originally Posted by 53WRX (Post 9262284)

stu@53racing(non-track division).co.uk :norty:

Originally Posted by 53WRX (Post 9262439)

Yep wheeltart@notrackracing.eu too:lol: