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Marty
14-10-2013, 10:24 AM
I'm looking to get my wheels painted ideally both sets depending on the cost.

If prefer paint to powdercoat, I'm not looking for a show grade job just presentable.

Can anyone recommend a person or shop?

The plan is to do it straight after the St George race in November. Not prepared to try my luck at getting it done before then.
Tristan
14-10-2013, 12:24 PM
Try Mototech Australia in Smithfield


Cheers
Tristan
chubb
14-10-2013, 12:54 PM
powdercoating is cheaper and more durable.
Marty
14-10-2013, 01:03 PM
powdercoating is cheaper and more durable.

Really? I thought it was more expensive and prone to chipping?
chubb
14-10-2013, 02:07 PM
Well if you going to go with solid colours I would powder coat it. Going with a metallic finish then paint it with a proper 2pac and clear.

Powercoating is thicker however compared to painting it. All in the prep work of the painter or powdercoater though.

I got quoted through work painting set of wheels cost $150 per wheel.

Powdercoaters quoted me $100 to sandblast and coat them per wheel.
Marty
14-10-2013, 03:33 PM
Well if you going to go with solid colours I would powder coat it. Going with a metallic finish then paint it with a proper 2pac and clear.

Powercoating is thicker however compared to painting it. All in the prep work of the painter or powdercoater though.

I got quoted through work painting set of wheels cost $150 per wheel.

Powdercoaters quoted me $100 to sandblast and coat them per wheel.

Interesting, with power coating you have to pull the bearings out is that right?
CBR42
17-10-2013, 03:39 PM
Yep bearings out.Due to the heat they put into them to coat them.The main problem with powder coated stuff is touching it up when it gets chips or damaged.
dan
21-10-2013, 07:32 PM
$100 for sand blasting and powder coating seems pretty reasonable.
Spilly209
08-11-2013, 05:03 PM
Could car wheels be done the same way? I've got an Aston Martin Vantage that I want to sell but I need to fix the scrape marks on the wheels & paint them so they're presentable.

Thanks in advance.
dan
08-11-2013, 05:56 PM
Stop parking into gutters haha
Spilly209
08-11-2013, 07:04 PM
Stop parking into gutters haha

I'm trying mate, really I am, but a week doesn't go by without me hearing that familiar scraaaaaaape...😞
dan
08-11-2013, 07:56 PM
Maybe get a ford fiesta they park themselves
Marshy
08-11-2013, 08:01 PM
Maybe get a ford fiesta they park themselves

Did ya see that top gear ep recently where they were talking about a car that drops you off at your destination, then goes looking for a parking spot on its own? I want one of those....
Spilly209
08-11-2013, 08:47 PM
Did ya see that top gear ep recently where they were talking about a car that drops you off at your destination, then goes looking for a parking spot on its own? I want one of those....
I want a bike trailer like that! When I'm towing a trailer the thought of a 3 point turn gives me major anxiety 😁
dan
08-11-2013, 09:04 PM
Did ya see that top gear ep recently where they were talking about a car that drops you off at your destination, then goes looking for a parking spot on its own? I want one of those....

Isn't that a girlfriend?

JOKES
dan
08-11-2013, 09:05 PM
I want a bike trailer like that! When I'm towing a trailer the thought of a 3 point turn gives me major anxiety

A Ducati on your towball isn't a trailer mate haha
Mr.Ed
09-11-2013, 05:14 AM
Did ya see that top gear ep recently where they were talking about a car that drops you off at your destination, then goes looking for a parking spot on its own? I want one of those....

My gf has one of those... no, wait!
Marshy
09-11-2013, 05:27 AM
Isn't that a girlfriend?


My gf has one of those... no, wait!

Ahahhahhaha!!! Love it. But I have to ask, why the hell aren't you fellas doing the driving??
dan
09-11-2013, 09:29 AM
On crutches haha
Negrogrande
09-11-2013, 09:49 AM
Ahahhahhaha!!! Love it. But I have to ask, why the hell aren't you fellas doing the driving??

agree with that.

I fear for my life when I let mine drive
Mr.Ed
09-11-2013, 12:47 PM
Ahahhahhaha!!! Love it. But I have to ask, why the hell aren't you fellas doing the driving??

Oh... I am, hence why her car drops her off and then goes to find a parking spot. My gf drives like a gramma, it drives me nuts... can't stand being a passenger when a person insists on staying on the slow moving lane. Some sort of OCD I'm sure.
Spilly209
09-11-2013, 09:37 PM
A Ducati on your towball isn't a trailer mate haha
Yea I know mate but that's why I got the ramp - trailer anxiety 😜
Marshy
10-11-2013, 07:27 AM
You might need a trailer with two bikes to take to the track...... Just sayin'
Nelso
10-11-2013, 01:16 PM
agree with that.

I fear for my life when I let mine drive

I don't because mine's a good driver, but I dare you to get on the back of a bike with her! You will most likely shit your pants.:heh:
Negrogrande
11-11-2013, 10:22 AM
I don't because mine's a good driver, but I dare you to get on the back of a bike with her! You will most likely shit your pants.:heh:

I'll pass I saw that turn 2 bust up. I'm happy to be dicing with Leanne when she is lapping me :) other than that i will be well out of the way