I see many references to powder coating parts, especially wheels.

Whats the difference in application, finish and cost for powder coating a set of rims instead of painting?

Cheers.

As far as I know powder coating lasts longer and is a lot tougher against day to day abuse. It isn't really all that expensive and the finish isn't too bad either. There is a pretty big range of colours but they are all just flat plain colours so they won't match any of the fancy pants you can buy. Our local powder coater rust proofs everything as well so thats an added bonus. I have gotten a couple of things powder coated and will probably get more things done, eg subframes. I only really use it for stuff you can't really see which are going to cop a beating. But each to their own, depends what look you want, what colours you want and how long you want it to last etc.

Todd

I believe powder coating is much more resistant to chemical and heat abuse.....alot of people do it within engine bays etc to deal bits and pieces.

Not to sure on this one though...youd have to check

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[Maverick] 1971 Mini K

Powder coating is a dry finishing process. Finely ground particles of pigment and resin are electrostatically charged and sprayed onto the products to be coated.

The parts to be coated are electrically grounded, so that the charged particles adhere to them until melted and fused into a solid coating in a curing oven.

The result is an attractive, durable, high-quality finish. The powder coating process itself offers another advantage -- it is environmentally friendly...virtually pollution-free!

Unlike liquid paint, no solvents are used, so only negligible amounts of VOCs are released into the air. In addition, unused or oversprayed powder can be recovered, so any waste is minimal and can be disposed of easily and safely

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"He's always been a dickhead, He always is a dickhead, He will always be a dickhead. So stop complaining when he acts like one."

Well put!

I was Plant Engineer at Dexion in a previous life.. they put in a $3M powder coating setup while I was there. Yes it is good stuff- unlike paint it tends to build up thicker on the edges and corners of sheet metal instead of thinning out.
One reason I left- I can't stand the powder.. it's like dust- gives me hayfever big time..

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Does any1 have any idea on wat sort of price i/we would be looking at to get a set of rims powdercoated?

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Probably a bit more expensive than the equivalent in paint, but it is definitely harder wearing.

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"He's always been a dickhead, He always is a dickhead, He will always be a dickhead. So stop complaining when he acts like one."

I had the front subframe on my cluban sandblasted and powdercoated and it cost $ 85.
Looks good in semi gloss black against the yellow of the engine bay.

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76 1275 Leyland S

thanks for all the info.


I am interested in restoring a set of wheels, and I believe the rims should be powder coated (that's what others have done with this type of rim)

I'll let everyone know how much and where from when I get them done.

I had 5 renault rims sandblasted and powdercoated. They can do some metallic style colours these days.

The rims from memory were about $125 for sandblasting, and $150 for powdercoating, so that works out to be about $55 per wheel total. They also in my case sprayed a clear laquer over the powdercoated surface.

I agree with all the previous comments, in my opinion in looks better; lasts better and is a better bet than painting. This is the second set of rims I have had done. I have also had lots of other bits and pieces powdercoated (usually in gloss black - undertrays etc).

Mine were done by Impact bead blasting and link powdercoating - both in Kings Park off Sunnyholt road (more or less) in Sydney.

You can drop them off at Claude's (Impact Bead Blasting) and he will co-ordinate transferring them to Link etc.

Regards
kevin.

i got quoted $15 per wheel, but thats if they have already been sand blasted, and primered.

Cheers Kevin, will check that lead out!