Anybody have success powder coating their OEM wheels ?

[Dave Hess]

I noticed lots of Mazda gun metal grey wheels start to flake after a few years old.

Has anyone power coated their factory wheels (any manufacturer) ?

How much does it cost ?

 

[wings&wheels]

Local place charged me $700 for refinishing 4 BMW "bottlecap" wheels including clearcoat, mounting a balancing tires. Very satisfied.

 

[Oldswagon]

I powdercoated my OEM Toyota truck wheels on my old truck and they held up as well or better than the OEM finish. I also did my steel winter wheels. I paid about $80 per wheel, but prices vary so call around.

I also plan to powdercoat my new trucks wheels this spring when I get new tires. I want to change the look and don't like aftermarket wheels.

 

[wavinwayne]

Local place charged me $700 for refinishing 4 BMW "bottlecap" wheels including clearcoat, mounting a balancing tires. Very satisfied.
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Did the shop blast the old finish off prior to powder coating? The factory finish on my 535d's OEM wheels is not holding up well at all. I'll need to do something about it eventually.

 

[wings&wheels]

hi, yes they blasted to the metal, color than clear powder coat.

 

[f355spider]

I had some BMW factory wheels done. About $150 each. They were media blasted first. Its been five years and about 70k miles. They still look pretty good, but have picked up a few rock chips. It is defintely more chip resistant, but not impervious.

To the OP, you need to call around for prices in your area and get some references.

 

[Opelman]

I had a set of split ring rims for the 62 Dodge powder coated. Looked good but I did chip them up a bit mounting the tires. The front bumper got done at the same time and it still looks great.