Guest Ninja-Bear Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 Hi has anyone had expereince of having their wheels powder coated ? I want mine doing black but not sure best option for doing it. Is gloss or matt easiest to keep clean ? Any other info appreciated cheers Quote
Guest Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 personally i would go for gloss i like a shiny finish myself,either way let us know how you get on Quote
Guest scol1 Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 Gloss is far easier to keep clead,'specially when removing 'chain-fling'.J. Quote
Guest Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 i must admin, a matte finish looks good.. (subframes etc.) but wheels deffo gloss, u just want something u are able to give a quick wipe to clean.. Quote
Guest scol1 Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 My wheels came stock matt black,and I had them powder coated after 12 months,believe me when I say gloss is far easier to keep up to,and personally I think it looks better,or at least 'smoked chrome' does J. Quote
Guest Ninja-Bear Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 4 - 0 gloss think that does it for me Are there any variations on how powder coating is done or is it the same process anywhere you go Quote
Guest nigelf Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 its basically the same process HOWEVER the main difference between the company's that do the service is preparation. If your wheels are poorly stripped of any coatings or residual oil is left the finish can suffer. I would go to a personally recommended outfit and preferably one that does mainly automotive parts. Agricultural, office or garden equipment are often blasted with large coarse beads (or even grit) this method of cleaning/striping often reduces the fine finish required for your bike. One other thing, consider replacing your wheel bearings at the same time as you should remove them prior to the coating.I personally recommend Tripple S in Bingley. They are a little pricey but the finish is worth the extra few quid.Nigel Fenton Quote
Guest Ninja-Bear Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 Yeh I know a guy who does my car wheels and hes a top bloke, was gonna see him. And I was goning to replace the wheel bearings as a matter of course, cheers for the advice Quote
Guest Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 The place i used for my wheels m8 charge £40 a wheel Did a nice job aswell Ohh and i went for Gloss................BLACK Quote
Guest scol1 Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 Metal-Magic in Barnsley coated my wheels.Cost £72.00 for 2 wheels 'soft bead' blasting and coating of 'smoked chrome',which incidently is a dearer finish than a plain gloss.Been done for 6000 miles,and a tyre change,still no visible marks or chips.J. Quote
Guest Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 sorted this out by now..But there's also a company called "Peateys" in Yeadon/Horsforth area of Leeds - supposed to be quite good... Quote
Guest Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 LSN in Castleford... theu usually go to ruffoth sat si i'll get u some prices Quote
Guest Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 mine are gloss with protective coating of "road muck" widely available from good roads Quote
MAGS Posted March 2, 2007 Posted March 2, 2007 Frame swing arm and wheels done in Matte Black . price was 35 per wheel 15 swing arm 55 frame. Cracking price cracking job too.RandR powdercoatings in West Tanfield (Near Ripon).01677470808 Quote
Guest Posted March 4, 2007 Posted March 4, 2007 If you gimme a fiver, I do a nice line in black crayon Quote
Guest Posted March 26, 2007 Posted March 26, 2007 I know this is a bit late and out of date but Aerocoat does a nice powdercoating finish that looks like polished alloy.http://www.aerocoat.net/ Quote
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