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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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Powder coating my wheels

I've never had anything powder coated, so excuse my ignorance. Is it possible to powder coat an already powder coated wheel? I love the shape and look of my wheels, but the hyper black color to me seems "off". When I bought the wheels it was either hyper black, or chrome(eww). I'd like to get more of a lighter brushed aluminum look. How much should I expect to pay if I take the bare wheels into a powder coater? See attached images for what I'm talking about.

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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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Also, is there another option? Some chemical to remove the already powder coat and polish the wheels myself? I'd hate to ruin my wheels.

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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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Normally you get them sandblasted then get a real nice powdercoat on top. You can polish them yourself, but it would be pretty difficult, not saying it cannot be done, but just a major pain. Guys over here in Denver will blast a wheel for 20$ and powder coat will be around 150 or so for the set, not bad compared to the price of chroming!!!
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