car_demon
03-22-2005, 01:51 PM
After refinishing my MP5 OEM rims in gunmetal, RX-8 rims in charcoal metalic, IS300 in Pearl White and IKON\'S in all black; I\'ve learned a few things along the way I would like to pass on.
If you want to change the colour or your alloy rims and they are in PRISTINE condition.(meaning no knicks, scratches, scuffs, dents and chips) I recommend prepping them by chemically dipping them by a recommended industrial metal stripper. I discovered one today recommended by my SandblastMan.
Getting Your Alloy Wheels Stripped of OEM Finish Powdercoat
http://www.technostrip.com/contact.html
TECHNO STRIP LTD (THE METAL CLEANERS)
www.technostrip.com
1 Blair Drive, Brampton, Ontario, Canada, L6T 2H4 |
Donna (Wheeler) Joyce
Quality Manager and Production Coordinator
ORDERS, ORDER STATUS, SCHEDULING AND QUOTATIONS
donna@technostrip.com
Gabriel Cruceru, PEng MSc
Plant Manager
TECHNICAL AND PRODUCTION
gabriel@technostrip.com
Tel: (905) 459-6196 Fax: (905) 459-6298
I had to go to this other company due to the fact that an expensive very high quality ITALIAN wheel I was doing had so many primers, basecoats, reg coats and clear coats on the slightly intricate design for even paint finish that my SandBlastMan unselfishly and professionally gave me his gut feeling and opinion that he might jeopardize the integrity and quality of the high price rim by sandblasting through so many layers.
This was an example of the rim I was gonna sandblast.
http://www.cheapthrillswheelsandtires.com/images/wheels/big/01.jpg
I was quoted $45/rim with taxes included $207.00. NO CASH UNDER-THE-TABLE DEALS.
With a 2-3day turnaround.
I\'ll keep you guys and girls updated. This post is a heads up for those that showed interest in the other thread and to arm you with knowledge.
For fairly simple and reg OEM and after Market rims a good sandblast is sufficient prep for Powdercoating and Once again the contact I\'ve used is the following;
BLASTAL COATING SERVICES(Sand or Bead Blasting)
353 Clarence Ave.
Brampton, ON
L6W 1T6
(905) 459-2001
http://www.blastal.com
sales@blastal.com
Contact Ken Davison
POWDER COATERS
Spectrum Powder Coaters
63 Medulla Ave, Etobicoke
Phone: (416) 622-4595
Contact: Mike, Alex, Roy
[427 & Queensway Area]
If you want to change the colour or your alloy rims and they are in PRISTINE condition.(meaning no knicks, scratches, scuffs, dents and chips) I recommend prepping them by chemically dipping them by a recommended industrial metal stripper. I discovered one today recommended by my SandblastMan.
Getting Your Alloy Wheels Stripped of OEM Finish Powdercoat
http://www.technostrip.com/contact.html
TECHNO STRIP LTD (THE METAL CLEANERS)
www.technostrip.com
1 Blair Drive, Brampton, Ontario, Canada, L6T 2H4 |
Donna (Wheeler) Joyce
Quality Manager and Production Coordinator
ORDERS, ORDER STATUS, SCHEDULING AND QUOTATIONS
donna@technostrip.com
Gabriel Cruceru, PEng MSc
Plant Manager
TECHNICAL AND PRODUCTION
gabriel@technostrip.com
Tel: (905) 459-6196 Fax: (905) 459-6298
I had to go to this other company due to the fact that an expensive very high quality ITALIAN wheel I was doing had so many primers, basecoats, reg coats and clear coats on the slightly intricate design for even paint finish that my SandBlastMan unselfishly and professionally gave me his gut feeling and opinion that he might jeopardize the integrity and quality of the high price rim by sandblasting through so many layers.
This was an example of the rim I was gonna sandblast.
http://www.cheapthrillswheelsandtires.com/images/wheels/big/01.jpg
I was quoted $45/rim with taxes included $207.00. NO CASH UNDER-THE-TABLE DEALS.
With a 2-3day turnaround.
I\'ll keep you guys and girls updated. This post is a heads up for those that showed interest in the other thread and to arm you with knowledge.
For fairly simple and reg OEM and after Market rims a good sandblast is sufficient prep for Powdercoating and Once again the contact I\'ve used is the following;
BLASTAL COATING SERVICES(Sand or Bead Blasting)
353 Clarence Ave.
Brampton, ON
L6W 1T6
(905) 459-2001
http://www.blastal.com
sales@blastal.com
Contact Ken Davison
POWDER COATERS
Spectrum Powder Coaters
63 Medulla Ave, Etobicoke
Phone: (416) 622-4595
Contact: Mike, Alex, Roy
[427 & Queensway Area]