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wesman
03-25-2005, 10:35 AM
I was looking for some Marauder wheels for the track and Cruztaker suggested Blackburns Hubcap in Ohio. I picked up some full sized spares that had been sprayed black for a sweet deal.

Before pic:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Wesman%20II/`1/blackwheels.jpeg


I got them powdercoated by a place called Teff line in Burlington for $40 each.
Here are the after pics:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Wesman%20II/`1/tefflinewheels1.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Wesman%20II/`1/tefflinewheels2.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Wesman%20II/`1/tefflinewheels3.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Wesman%20II/`1/tefflinewheels4.jpg

Ready for slicks.
MENINBLK
03-25-2005, 10:46 AM
Why didn't you powdercoat the inside of the RIM ?
It needs to be protected from the moisture in the air inside the tire,
unless you plan on filling your tires with NITROGEN.
shakes_26
03-25-2005, 11:11 AM
Wesman, what did they charge you for that? They look very very nice!
Rider90
03-25-2005, 11:25 AM
They do look nice, but they strike me as something that will scratch very easily...?
2005Marauder
03-25-2005, 12:13 PM
I like them.
GreekGod
03-25-2005, 12:39 PM
Me LIKEY the look also...I priced powdercoat @ 2 places in Grand Rapids MI...both abt. $40 ea....& BOTH said they ALWAYS do the WHOLE wheel inside AND out
Why didn't you powdercoat the inside of the RIM ?
It needs to be protected from the moisture in the air inside the tire,
unless you plan on filling your tires with NITROGEN.
Joe Walsh
03-25-2005, 01:28 PM
They do look nice, but they strike me as something that will scratch very easily...?

I've had many different engine and suspension pieces powdercoated and have found the coatings to be thick and tough.....resistent to dings, chips and scratches.
Brake fluid does not touch the powdercoating either.

Nice Looking Rims!
wesman
03-25-2005, 03:26 PM
Wesman, what did they charge you for that? They look very very nice!
It was $40 Canadian each. I really hope they don't easily scratch, but they are for racing only anyways, they are going to get beat up.
jgc61sr2002
03-25-2005, 04:13 PM
They look great. :up:
martyo
03-25-2005, 05:34 PM
I like 'em!!
Directedby
03-25-2005, 05:52 PM
I have had bumpers powdercoated and they never chipped. Powcercoat is very tough.
CRUZTAKER
03-25-2005, 05:54 PM
It was $40 Canadian each. I really hope they don't easily scratch, but they are for racing only anyways, they are going to get beat up.Disregard that suggestion.....

Powdercoat properly applied and baked is hard as rock and won't scratch any more than the paint on your car or the polish on the rims.

I assume they clearcoated over the powdercoat. Most places do.

Overall you did good. Torrie told me you bought those ugly ass wheels, but wouldn't tell me what he charged you....:rolleyes: I hear it was a good deal.

He can't keep a MMwheel on the shelf for long since I started redirecting all you folks to his shop. I think he has one maybe two right now.

I like your results, and let me tell you, mine, being completely coated inside and out, clearcoated, and outer rim polished, ran $275 a wheel. You got a bargain man!