New Place for rim refinish

[kuruption1983]

supz all,
I saw this post on the DSM forum, and i am refinishing my rims, so i thought i would share the info.<p>herez the original post:<p>http://www.ca.dsm.org/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=23;t=000020<p>lataz

[Andrew_Pakula]

Thanks, thats useful info because I need to get my rims refinished, they are all chipped up from wear and tear over the last 2 years. Unfortunately I don't have any spare tires/rims to put on if I want to do this.... hmmm....

[kuruption1983]

dude, i have my stock rims. its yours for 200 bucks!! jk

[jpwmx3]

Don't need to change wheels, just leave them on, they will do the rest. see below.<p>I got my hands on a pricing list, so I thought I'd post it for anyone who's interested.<p>------------------------------------------
POWDERCOATING PRICE LIST AS OF April 2003.<p>OPTION A: (Rims)
1) tire removed/reinstalled/balanced
2) blasting of the rim
3) powdercoating process with standard colour:
OPTION A Price = $70 per rim<p>OPTION B: (Rims)
1) blasting of the rim
2) powdercoating process with standard colour:
OPTION B Price = $65 per rim<p>OPTION C: (Rims)
1) powdercoating process only, with standard colour:
OPTION C Price = $55 per rim<p>OPTION D: (Rims)
1) powdercoating process only, using a non-standard (custom) colour, if powder colour is available:
OPTION D Price = $85 per rim
(If tire removal/reinstallation/balancing, is required, add $10 per rim), (If blasting of the rim is required, please add $10 per rim)<p>OPTION E: (VR6 Intake Manifolds, or other one off items of similar size completed in standard colour:
1) powdercoating process, using a standard colour
2) blasting of the manifold (or other item)
OPTION E Price = $130 (total)<p>Option F: (1.8T valve covers, or other one off items of similar size completed in a standard colour):
1) powdercoating process, using a standard colour
2) blasting of the manifold (or other item)
OPTION F Price = $130 (total)<p>Option G: (Polishing of lips, rim faces, and combination polish/powdercoat options now available!)
1) Price varies for each rim, and desired look. Pics of rims needed.
Option G Price = $ Varies (as an example to blast rim, then polish face of spokes, and edge of lip, then tape off polished areas with high temp tape, then powdercoat the other areas, is approximately $125 per rim)<p>NOTES:
1) Blasting rims (or other items) with a powdercoated, or otherwise difficult finish to remove, please add $15 per rim
2) Smaller ‘one off’ items may be less expensive. Each individual item should be priced separately. Just ask.
3) I cannot repair warped or badly dented rims. Minor scratches and scuffs will most likely be removed during the blasting process.
4) Powdercoating is very durable. More so than any painted finish. The part is blasted, then washed in a special solution that removes any oils. The part is then dried, hung, and sprayed with the dry powder (colour of your choice). The powder is attracted to the part by an electric charge (similar to electrostatic painting). the rims is then placed in the oven, where it is baked for 15 minutes at approximately 475 degrees F. The part is then removed, and allowed to cool. The powder has been 'baked' into the part. Powdercoating is superior to painting in this respect, since the powder actually enters the porous surface layer of the part, and is melted in. The majority of the powders I use do not require a clear coat, but there are some custom colours that require a clear coat applied after the base coat. When the colour is chosen, I will advise if it is necessary.
5) Polishing of some rims is now available! Price depends on type of rim, and desired look.
6) A colour chart is available for viewing, once you are serious about having this done. (Pictures of this chart do not reflect the colours accurately)
7) Pictures of some of my completed work are available upon request.
Usually turn around time for tire work, blasting, and powdercoating is one week. This is not my full time profession, so please be patient.