minty

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Hoiw much better are powder coated alloys and where in the Midlands does these ?? anyone know.

I'm near Birmingham in Tamworth so around here is no problem for me to take my OZ Superleggs too.

The killer question, How Much is it ??

Thanks
Chris.

Jdub

I could be wrong but,

I have heard it is a very bad idea to powder coat alloy as it can seriously weaken the wheels, its something to do with th process I beleive.

rigga

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had some wheels of mine powder coated in birmingham,place called bournes in digbeth,not a specialist wheel refurbers,do all sorts of stuff,but if your wheels are not damaged on the rims too much,they can do a good job for very cheap money.... strip wheel,coat,bake and laquer for £15 a rim.... if they are kerbed pretty badly then a proper wheel refurber will have to do them,theres a place on the tyburn road but i cant remember the name of it at the moment,will cost around £40 a wheel plus vat for them to do it though

Bournes phone number 01216666595

martin

HowiesPreza

Anyone know of anywhere in North East for this - especially @ £15 per wheel!! sounds a bargain!

Dave_68

I've seen wheels break after powdercoating, I don't think it's very usual though. The baking temp is much high for PC, could be a factor.

Rob82uk

also powder coating doesnt like british winters either

all of the salt and crap you get on the roads plays hell with it i believe.

rigga

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more of a reason to keep them clean then ,ive had bike and car wheels powder coated in the past and never had a problem,might depend on the alloy compasite though whether the powder coating process damages the wheel or not.

minty

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OK so now i'm worried, my rims are very tidy indeed, howver i do not want to ruin a set of 19" for any reason...nightmare!!!!

what do i do

Minty.

rigga

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contact a professional wheel refurbers who soley do alloy wheels and let them advise you on a course of action