painting rims

ricerraper33 · June 19th, 2008, 03:47 PM

I have mach 1 rims on my mustang now u can look in my garage for pics.. I want to get them painted black. Im not sure if u can tke it to a place to get it powder coated in black any one ever hear of such a thing.. Would it be better if i just did it myself?

travis_afx · June 20th, 2008, 09:31 PM

Powder coating will be more durable.

Squints · June 21st, 2008, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by ricerraper33

I have mach 1 rims on my mustang now u can look in my garage for pics.. I want to get them painted black. Im not sure if u can tke it to a place to get it powder coated in black any one ever hear of such a thing.. Would it be better if i just did it myself?

people get wheels powder coated all the time. do that. you'll be much happier with powder coat than paint. i would read up on the process and do what you can do get them prepped for the coating before you take them in. if all they have to do is coat them, you'll save a bunch of cash. and, if you want, you can powder coat them yourself.

i want to get an old oven and buy a powder coating kit just for kicks. they aren't that expensive. and you can use any old oven, as long as it's big enough for your project to fit in. just remember not to use it for food too.

probably wouldn't be too tasty.

if you go this route, i'd practice on some other stuff first though.

Squints · June 21st, 2008, 06:41 AM

pretty simple setup

YouTube - Powder Coating Home Setup

ricerraper33 · June 21st, 2008, 02:12 PM

lol id rather not do it myself.. can u get a rim powder coated with black paint? i dunno if u guys understand that but i want black rims but powdercoated black rims make sense sorry if not.. thanks for the responses.

travis_afx · June 21st, 2008, 02:30 PM

Yes you can get wheels powder coated, or you can get them painted. Your choice, the powdercoat will be more durable and last longer.

ricerraper33 · June 22nd, 2008, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by travis_afx

Yes you can get wheels powder coated, or you can get them painted. Your choice, the powdercoat will be more durable and last longer.

but can u get your rims powder coated in black?

TheBrat · June 22nd, 2008, 03:40 PM

You can get them in green if you'd like..
It dosent matter what color, as long as who ever is doing it has the color you want..

I know there use'd to be a racy lil fox body around town with the stock 10 holes done flat black.. looked SICK!

Brett!

ricerraper33 · June 22nd, 2008, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by TheBrat

You can get them in green if you'd like..
It dosent matter what color, as long as who ever is doing it has the color you want..

I know there use'd to be a racy lil fox body around town with the stock 10 holes done flat black.. looked SICK!

Brett!

akright thanks bro im gonna look into it would anyone know prices for this?

TheBrat · June 22nd, 2008, 06:07 PM

Not to sure on the price thing..
Im sure everywhere is going to be diffrent anyways.
Call around and get some quotes.

GOOD LUCK!
Ill hang around for pics!

Brett!

ricerraper33 · June 22nd, 2008, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by TheBrat

Not to sure on the price thing..
Im sure everywhere is going to be diffrent anyways.
Call around and get some quotes.

GOOD LUCK!
Ill hang around for pics!

Brett!

thanks for the luck man.. I hope its not to expensive i might be better off getting new rims?? but i will call around soon.

Squints · June 22nd, 2008, 11:21 PM

you can probably get them done for much less than a new set of rims would cost. just prep them and get them ready first. if they have to do all the prep work, it'll cost twice as much.

Preparing Your Project For Powder Coating

The coated parts are cured in an oven at up to 450 degrees F, for up to 30 minutes or more. Any part of your project that cannot withstand this time and temperature exposure must be removed before coating. This would include foam insulation, rubber pads or gaskets and plastic pads or attachments.

Because powder adheres electrostatically, it must be applied to a very clean surface. It will not cling well to old paint, primer, most metal fillers or rust. Chemical stripping and/or bead blasting of the surface is recommended. Sand blasting with coarse media can leave a rough textured surface that can show through the finish and in some cases cause gassing that leaves pin holes.

Any welds, ripples, dents or pits on the metal surface can show through the coating after the powder is cured. If you want the finished surface to be free of these types of imperfections, they must be smoothed or removed before the powder is applied.

ricerraper33 · June 23rd, 2008, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Squints

you can probably get them done for much less than a new set of rims would cost. just prep them and get them ready first. if they have to do all the prep work, it'll cost twice as much.

Preparing Your Project For Powder Coating

The coated parts are cured in an oven at up to 450 degrees F, for up to 30 minutes or more. Any part of your project that cannot withstand this time and temperature exposure must be removed before coating. This would include foam insulation, rubber pads or gaskets and plastic pads or attachments.

Because powder adheres electrostatically, it must be applied to a very clean surface. It will not cling well to old paint, primer, most metal fillers or rust. Chemical stripping and/or bead blasting of the surface is recommended. Sand blasting with coarse media can leave a rough textured surface that can show through the finish and in some cases cause gassing that leaves pin holes.

Any welds, ripples, dents or pits on the metal surface can show through the coating after the powder is cured. If you want the finished surface to be free of these types of imperfections, they must be smoothed or removed before the powder is applied.

thanks man i will try to do all the prepping myself..

AggieStang · June 24th, 2008, 11:52 PM

Let me know how it goes. I'm debating whether or not to do this or buy new wheels. Pics and prices!

June 19th, 2008, 03:47 PM	#1
ricerraper33 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 877 iTrader: 2 reviews	painting rims I have mach 1 rims on my mustang now u can look in my garage for pics.. I want to get them painted black. Im not sure if u can tke it to a place to get it powder coated in black any one ever hear of such a thing.. Would it be better if i just did it myself? __________________ full exhaust custom H pipe,cai, t-spacer, ud pulleys, 75 wet shot of nitrous, mach 1 rims, Xcal 2 custom tuned nitrous 87 93 octane VMP 9.1@80.07in the 1/8th mile.. thats the slow car! 2006 honda cbr 600rr for the fastness!

June 20th, 2008, 09:31 PM	#2
travis_afx Rebel Of The Sacred Heart '02 GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: OK Posts: 2,338 iTrader: 0 reviews	Powder coating will be more durable. __________________ Travis Billings May 6, 1982 - July 5, 2011 Rest In Peace brother, you will be missed.

June 21st, 2008, 02:12 PM	#5
ricerraper33 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 877 iTrader: 2 reviews	lol id rather not do it myself.. can u get a rim powder coated with black paint? i dunno if u guys understand that but i want black rims but powdercoated black rims make sense sorry if not.. thanks for the responses. __________________ full exhaust custom H pipe,cai, t-spacer, ud pulleys, 75 wet shot of nitrous, mach 1 rims, Xcal 2 custom tuned nitrous 87 93 octane VMP 9.1@80.07in the 1/8th mile.. thats the slow car! 2006 honda cbr 600rr for the fastness!

June 21st, 2008, 02:30 PM	#6
travis_afx Rebel Of The Sacred Heart '02 GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: OK Posts: 2,338 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes you can get wheels powder coated, or you can get them painted. Your choice, the powdercoat will be more durable and last longer. __________________ Travis Billings May 6, 1982 - July 5, 2011 Rest In Peace brother, you will be missed.

June 22nd, 2008, 03:40 PM	#8
TheBrat Regular 91 Mustang LX Fastback We shall see when she gets done.. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 443 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can get them in green if you'd like.. It dosent matter what color, as long as who ever is doing it has the color you want.. I know there use'd to be a racy lil fox body around town with the stock 10 holes done flat black.. looked SICK! Brett! __________________ 2003 MazdaSPEED Protege. Lava Orange with all the go fast parts 1991 LX. 2.3T in the works. 1977 Pinto Wagon. New motor combo in the works for 2012, C4, 4.10s, 150 pill. Et. unkown 1969 Impala. Needs a resto. Im Canadian, Eh!

June 22nd, 2008, 06:07 PM	#10
TheBrat Regular 91 Mustang LX Fastback We shall see when she gets done.. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 443 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not to sure on the price thing.. Im sure everywhere is going to be diffrent anyways. Call around and get some quotes. GOOD LUCK! Ill hang around for pics! Brett! __________________ 2003 MazdaSPEED Protege. Lava Orange with all the go fast parts 1991 LX. 2.3T in the works. 1977 Pinto Wagon. New motor combo in the works for 2012, C4, 4.10s, 150 pill. Et. unkown 1969 Impala. Needs a resto. Im Canadian, Eh!

June 22nd, 2008, 11:21 PM	#12
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	you can probably get them done for much less than a new set of rims would cost. just prep them and get them ready first. if they have to do all the prep work, it'll cost twice as much. Preparing Your Project For Powder Coating The coated parts are cured in an oven at up to 450 degrees F, for up to 30 minutes or more. Any part of your project that cannot withstand this time and temperature exposure must be removed before coating. This would include foam insulation, rubber pads or gaskets and plastic pads or attachments. Because powder adheres electrostatically, it must be applied to a very clean surface. It will not cling well to old paint, primer, most metal fillers or rust. Chemical stripping and/or bead blasting of the surface is recommended. Sand blasting with coarse media can leave a rough textured surface that can show through the finish and in some cases cause gassing that leaves pin holes. Any welds, ripples, dents or pits on the metal surface can show through the coating after the powder is cured. If you want the finished surface to be free of these types of imperfections, they must be smoothed or removed before the powder is applied. __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say. Last edited by Squints; June 22nd, 2008 at 11:25 PM.

June 24th, 2008, 11:52 PM	#14
AggieStang WHOOP! 2002 Mustang GT 7.44@95 (1/8) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 3,115 iTrader: 3 reviews	Let me know how it goes. I'm debating whether or not to do this or buy new wheels. Pics and prices! __________________ Buy my: Nitrous Accessories Diablosport Programmer In The Classifieds

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