Powder Coating Recommendation?

[David]

Hi Gang,

I'm looking to get my new (to me) alloys stripped, refurbished and powder coated.
Can anybody recommend a reasonably priced good company to use in the South East of England?

With the previous company I used, the finish was good, but not durable - some light curb/kerbing looked like I had taken chunks from the side of the wheel.

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

My recommendation is on this thread, in luton, but collected and delivered (for free) to /from my dad's garage in Woking.

https://zroadster.org/threads/powder-coat.6524/#post-97712

 

[David]

Thanks Andy, That might be the best route for me, and so far yours is the top suggestion!!

I'll be getting in touch soon enough mate, hope all is well.

 

[oldcarman]

That's strange that you broke chunks out like that. I would think they either didn't prep the wheel properly or didn't use the proper type of powder as there are several different types for differing uses. Some are interior and some exterior with different compounds being used. Perhaps they didn't cure the powdercoating properly. Hard to say but I've taken a sledge hammer to many samples to check for durability and have never been able to even scratch them. I'd go with Andy's suggestion myself. JIM

 

[Dino D]

Hi David,

Rim Tec refurb in Meopham Kent did mine, very happy with the work.
Don't know about collections though..
What sort of finish you going for?

 

[Dino D]

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These just came back.
The spokes were done in my special shade of 'brake dust'. I literally got the wheels in the shade of dust I wanted then dropped then off to match up the colour!
The pics don't really show it but it's darker than before, will show up when fitted to the car.

The lips could not be as highly polished like with split rim set up so went with a diamond tip polish which I really really like- it has the machined look much like my Storm Motoweeks gearknob and handbrake but with more texture. Gives the wheel a more purposeful look in my eye.

Really pleased with the finish, better result than expected.

This was all for £300 including vat.
The place is in Meopham Kent:
http://www.rimtecrefurbs.co.uk

They are helpful guys and good service.
They came recommended to me by a Bodyshop who used to use Lepsons but now uses Rim Tec.

Can't wait to clean them, seal them and fit!
Will need some fresh centre caps as a treat and (much later!) some nice studs and nuts to match.