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BlackLightning
03-29-2014, 02:21 PM
Any recommendations for getting some wheels powder coated around here other then hytec? I know hytec does great work but the price the guy who was there gave me seemed ridiculously high. Mike wasn't there today but I'm guessing he probably would of given the same price.
twicks69
03-29-2014, 02:29 PM
Well, I would recommend talking directly to Mike. Are they already dismounted, washed, and media blasted? What size wheels are we talking about?

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BlackLightning
03-29-2014, 02:35 PM
They are brand new polished aluminum wheels still in the box 15"x10" and 17"x4.5"
twicks69
03-31-2014, 12:24 AM
I would guess $500-800 depending on how crazy you are going with colors and materials.

Tim Zimmer
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BlackLightning
03-31-2014, 10:25 AM
I guess I was just expecting it to be less seeing all over online people paying 50-75 a wheel. I was quoted 125 a wheel and then I showed the guy a pic of what I wanted and he said probably more depending on the amount of work. I just want the face and back gloss black leaving a polished lip.
twicks69
03-31-2014, 10:56 AM
Well, it takes more prep time to do what you want on a polished wheel than on a simple alloy wheel that is getting sprayed all over in one process

Tim Zimmer
TMZ Performance
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DNT H8
04-01-2014, 07:58 AM
Ive had work done by HY-TEC Coatings in Waukesha. Great work and they are big on making sure your happy, turn a round was usually 4 to 7 days.
The Shaolin
04-02-2014, 12:06 PM
^^someone stopped reading after the title.
DNT H8
04-03-2014, 08:02 AM
lol indeed.... :goof

I would try and catch Mike again, wouldnt hurt.
Nightmare
04-23-2014, 10:25 AM
Have you talked to otherpowdercoaters? I've never went to hy tec. I usually went through B&K Powdercoating
77thor
04-23-2014, 10:44 AM
There is a guy in Hales Corners that advertises on Craigslist...
But I have no personal experience with him.
BlackLightning
04-24-2014, 10:39 AM
I haven't had a chance yet because by the time I get out of work everyone is closed and I'd like to get a quote in person.
BlackLightning
06-23-2014, 06:11 PM
I finally had a chance to get back up to hytec and they said they cant guarantee a clean line because of the stuff getting under the masking and that the wheels would definitely have to be repolished and overall didn't seem overly interested in doing them. I emailed B&K a couple weeks ago and asked some questions one of which was whether they recommend aluminum being done with low temp powder and they only replied to that one saying they don't do low temp and that was it. This is what I am trying to get done below. Might have to take them to chicago or get them painted.


http://www.racers-edge.org/star1.jpg

http://www.racers-edge.org/star2.jpg
Nickerz
06-24-2014, 12:43 AM
I finally had a chance to get back up to hytec and they said they cant guarantee a clean line because of the stuff getting under the masking and that the wheels would definitely have to be repolished and overall didn't seem overly interested in doing them. I emailed B&K a couple weeks ago and asked some questions one of which was whether they recommend aluminum being done with low temp powder and they only replied to that one saying they don't do low temp and that was it. This is what I am trying to get done below. Might have to take them to chicago or get them painted.



Professionals are telling you these things for good reason. The person you find to do this is going to end up giving you an end product they won't stand behind and will have all the issues professionals are telling you up front.
spooln30
06-24-2014, 03:35 AM
Just buy a powder coating set up from Harbor Freight and a used oven. It's easier then people think. It's mostly prep time.
Gregor
06-25-2014, 11:45 PM
I went to HyTec and found their work to be top notch. I had them powder coat a steering column and adapters. Coating were very uniform and they ended up recoating a part because of the pot metal.


Highly recommended.
BlackLightning
06-27-2014, 07:23 PM
I found a place that said they can do them no problem so I am taking them in tomorrow. I will post results good or bad.
BlackLightning
08-01-2014, 04:00 PM
I got a sneak peek pic off the places instagram page. Going to pick them up sunday and get the tires mounted while I am there.

http://www.racers-edge.org/newstar.jpg
DNT H8
08-01-2014, 05:05 PM
I actually have 2 15x10 racestars I need coated black. What did they charge you if I can ask? If I remember correctly hytec was 100 a wheel...
BlackLightning
08-01-2014, 05:44 PM
I was quoted 75-85 a wheel and an additional 20 if i wanted the lips cleared.
DNT H8
08-01-2014, 05:50 PM
Ok what's the name of the place
OxmanWI
08-01-2014, 07:24 PM
Are those for the Lightning? I thought you were selling it?
BlackLightning
08-01-2014, 07:37 PM
Are those for the Lightning? I thought you were selling it?

Yes they are for the Lightning and never selling it.
OxmanWI
08-02-2014, 07:19 AM
Yea they look great, make sure you post a couple pictures when they're on the truck. I mixed you up with someone else I thought I saw a lightning for sale on there.
PureSound15
08-03-2014, 05:12 PM
Where did you have these done? I have a set of wheels that need to be done.
BlackLightning
08-03-2014, 06:31 PM
thepowderpro.com in Woodstock, Il.

it was 475.00 to do the two tone and mount/balance the tires. It would of been 80 cheaper but I opted to have the lips cleared so I didn't have to dick around with maintaining the polish. It took about 2 and a half weeks longer then quoted but I am happy with the finished product.