Painting my rims

acblue94 · 09-01-2007, 09:06 PM

Anyone know an estimated price that a bodyhsop should charge to paint each rim?

e92man · 09-01-2007, 09:14 PM

dunno

wj4 · 09-01-2007, 09:16 PM

Strictly painting or powdercoating as well?

My guy charges $100 per wheel, he actually paints it.

I know powdercoating places that will do it for less...$250-300 for all 4 wheels.

acblue94 · 09-01-2007, 09:21 PM

Dumb question....but whats the diff.

Jerseystyle1 · 09-01-2007, 09:35 PM

Honestly, for rims, I would go powder coating. Just make sure you go to a good shop who does good prep.

acblue94 · 09-01-2007, 09:37 PM

You think so.

Any reasons you may have?

Jerseystyle1 · 09-01-2007, 09:44 PM

See here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_coating

acblue94 · 09-01-2007, 09:54 PM

Great info, thanks alot guys

T Bone · 09-01-2007, 09:59 PM

I had my new OEM M6 wheels refinished and painted. Powdercoating requires a heat curing process that potentially weakens both forged and cast wheels.

Powdercoating adheres better but I don't want to risk taco'ing my wheels since I sometimes take my car to the track....

acblue94 · 09-01-2007, 10:05 PM

Real nice...

wj4 · 09-01-2007, 10:07 PM

Painting is pretty much self explanatory, the guy I go to use the same type of paint that one would use to paint a car. His turnaround time is quick too, he only keeps the wheels for 1 day.

Powdercoating takes a while longer to do, and like mentioned...it requires heat which many say it will weaken the strength of the wheels. There is low heating powdercoating as well, but some folks would just like to stay away from powdercoating in general.

I talked to several fellas who are in the paint industry and most of them say that painting wheels is just as good as powdercoating now since technology involved in the paint has come quite a long way, where as powdercoating was superior to painting several decades ago. They mentioned that one of the key components required for a paint job not to fade is to put a good layer or two of catalyst after the paint has been applied on.

OhhaiAlex · 09-02-2007, 01:00 AM

White on gold wheels look good too

Johnny Lin · 09-02-2007, 01:23 AM

Just got my tint from my firend's shop. It cost me $800 for 4 rims with 2 differnt colors on.

acblue94 · 09-02-2007, 08:34 AM

I see theres its disadvanatges of both painting and powdercoating...

But let me ask you guys this, once the job is complete can you tell the diference on the wheel?

T Bone · 09-02-2007, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acblue94

I see theres its disadvanatges of both painting and powdercoating...

But let me ask you guys this, once the job is complete can you tell the diference on the wheel?

Painted wheels are easier to clean if they are clearcoated but more attention needs to be taken when mounting and unmounting tires. Also when clean painted wheels can be polished and shine up nice.

Jerseystyle1 · 09-02-2007, 03:02 PM

Powder coating is better for the environment!!!

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wj4 Major General 335 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	Painting is pretty much self explanatory, the guy I go to use the same type of paint that one would use to paint a car. His turnaround time is quick too, he only keeps the wheels for 1 day. Powdercoating takes a while longer to do, and like mentioned...it requires heat which many say it will weaken the strength of the wheels. There is low heating powdercoating as well, but some folks would just like to stay away from powdercoating in general. I talked to several fellas who are in the paint industry and most of them say that painting wheels is just as good as powdercoating now since technology involved in the paint has come quite a long way, where as powdercoating was superior to painting several decades ago. They mentioned that one of the key components required for a paint job not to fade is to put a good layer or two of catalyst after the paint has been applied on.
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acblue94 Private First Class 9 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	I see theres its disadvanatges of both painting and powdercoating... But let me ask you guys this, once the job is complete can you tell the diference on the wheel?
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