Good Shop In OC to paint my wheels?

Wendall · 02-19-2012, 09:18 AM

Does anyone know a good shop that can paint my 220M wheels? Im thinking of going gloss black on my space grey. TIA!

Longbow64 · 02-19-2012, 02:58 PM

I'm going to need to see pics when you do this. I'm thinking about doing the same when I need new tires. I'd go powdercoat though.

bmg040 · 02-22-2012, 10:42 PM

I had mine done at Central Powder Coating in Brea. Check out my garage to see the rims. Quality is great, no issues what so ever. I have gloss black with a clear coat. Great company.

Wendall · 03-13-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bmg040

I had mine done at Central Powder Coating in Brea. Check out my garage to see the rims. Quality is great, no issues what so ever. I have gloss black with a clear coat. Great company.

I just saw your photos of your gloss black powder coated wheels. They look great. Can you give me details on the cost, and time it took?

Thanks

emthreeboy · 03-13-2012, 12:33 PM

Embee performance hands down! Only issue with that place is one of the office ladies has attitude.

Singletrack · 03-13-2012, 03:09 PM

If you do PC the forged 220s, you must use a low temp powder or risk weakening the wheel - just a heads up.

Wendall · 03-13-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Singletrack

If you do PC the forged 220s, you must use a low temp powder or risk weakening the wheel - just a heads up.

Yeah that's the one factor that keeps me from getting it done. Such a hard decision. I may just wait and buy a set of black zcps.

Singletrack · 03-13-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by biggynuts01

Yeah that's the one factor that keeps me from getting it done. Such a hard decision. I may just wait and buy a set of black zcps.

There are places that do it, so you should be able to find one - especially in Cali. A good paint job will be fairly durable also and has the added bonus of being able to touch it up with more success than a PC job. I had my OE STi wheels painted gloss black and they held up very well over the 5? years I had the car.

Personally though I prefer the black ZCPs to the black 220s.

aus · 03-13-2012, 11:02 PM

I've seen gloss black 220's and they looked amazing. Way better than I thought they would look.

M3CWen · 03-14-2012, 01:27 AM

Check out Reliable Powder Coating in Downey. This is where Mackin (distributor of Volk Racing and Advans) takes their wheels to be powder coated.

aus · 03-14-2012, 10:40 AM

That's good info!!
Thanks.

BIGW0RM · 03-14-2012, 12:57 PM

I had forged wheels painted with normal auto paint. They did a handful of coats and clears and they had no paint chips or flakes 1.5 years later.

Ive also seen forged wheels that were powder coated, literally soften up at the track and fall apart on the hub.

Be careful.

THE TECH · 03-14-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ILSMKU

I had forged wheels painted with normal auto paint. They did a handful of coats and clears and they had no paint chips or flakes 1.5 years later.

Ive also seen forged wheels that were powder coated, literally soften up at the track and fall apart on the hub.

Be careful.

All lies.

Malek@MRF · 03-14-2012, 01:50 PM

Reliable Wheel Coatings in Downey.

Talk To Jose De La Cruz.
(562)803-0802

This is where we take our wheels to get done along with many other manufacturers.

BIGW0RM · 03-14-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

All lies.

http://www.timeattackforums.com/foru...re-thread.html

Only those who actually go to the track see things like that.

THE TECH · 03-14-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ILSMKU

http://www.timeattackforums.com/foru...re-thread.html

Only those who actually go to the track see things like that.

Anytime you buy cheap wheels, yes. Those would have broken hitting a speed bump.

Wendall · 03-14-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ILSMKU

http://www.timeattackforums.com/foru...re-thread.html

Only those who actually go to the track see things like that.

That is scary. Are 5 Zigen wheels good quality?

Wendall · 03-14-2012, 03:07 PM

Seems like Reliable Wheel Coatings in Downey is the place to go.

THE TECH · 03-14-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by biggynuts01

That is scary. Are 5 Zigen wheels good quality?

They are cheap but they have good widths and offsets for the dorifters.

BIGW0RM · 03-14-2012, 03:24 PM

When I last had forged BBS wheels. I called them and asked them if I could power coat the wheels and they flat out told me DO NOT do it. And that was on a FORGED wheel. I mean... its up to you OP. Dont even think about it with a cast wheel. That's just asking for pain.

When you powder, you weaken the metal. It becomes brittle. Maybe you can drive around town for many years and have no issues. That very well might be.

But chances are much higher that once you get that rim warmed up again (Track, mountain road drive, aggressive driving), and or slammed into something (pothole maybe) that its going to brake.

Plus, if you curb your wheel, its 10X harder to get it fixed and repaired. Today's auto paint on rims lasts just as long as the paint on your car.

Your choice, but I would save the money and play it safe. Others can argue all they want. They are the ones who do it for show and drive there car to work and back. Ask your track friends what they think...

Good luck!

Wendall · 03-14-2012, 03:30 PM

I appreciate all your input and advice. I will have to think about it but at least i know my options.

Singletrack · 03-14-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ILSMKU

When I last had forged BBS wheels. I called them and asked them if I could power coat the wheels and they flat out told me DO NOT do it. And that was on a FORGED wheel.

I did the exact same thing and they told me the exact same thing.

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aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	I've seen gloss black 220's and they looked amazing. Way better than I thought they would look. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	That's good info!! Thanks. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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BIGW0RM You got my money? 3156 Rep 4,646 Posts Drives: Ice Cream Truck Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ///OC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 [9.50]	When I last had forged BBS wheels. I called them and asked them if I could power coat the wheels and they flat out told me DO NOT do it. And that was on a FORGED wheel. I mean... its up to you OP. Dont even think about it with a cast wheel. That's just asking for pain. When you powder, you weaken the metal. It becomes brittle. Maybe you can drive around town for many years and have no issues. That very well might be. But chances are much higher that once you get that rim warmed up again (Track, mountain road drive, aggressive driving), and or slammed into something (pothole maybe) that its going to brake. Plus, if you curb your wheel, its 10X harder to get it fixed and repaired. Today's auto paint on rims lasts just as long as the paint on your car. Your choice, but I would save the money and play it safe. Others can argue all they want. They are the ones who do it for show and drive there car to work and back. Ask your track friends what they think... Good luck! __________________ 2022 G80 M3 Competition X / 2020 Range Rover Sport P525 / 2023 Ford Raptor
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