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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: specialk on April 13, 2010, 03:59:10 PM

Title: Coating for rims
Post by: specialk on April 13, 2010, 03:59:10 PM

Last time I was a national, Deano was talking to me about this black textured coating (not paint) that could by done on rims.  It had a fine gritty texture to it.   Not your typical bedliner. 

My neighbor is looking at painting his stock JK wheels black to get rid of the chrome.  Depending on the price, it may be cheaper than buying wheels.  It's a pavement princess so it doesn't have to hold up to much abuse...

Anyone know what this is and where to get it done?

Title: Re: Coating for rims
Post by: Spinalguy on April 13, 2010, 04:36:33 PM

Powdercoating?
Use Top Gun Coating in Calgary.

Title: Re: Coating for rims
Post by: specialk on April 13, 2010, 05:01:31 PM

 I guess it could be a powdercoat.  I have just never seen one before with a sand paper type finish

Title: Re: Coating for rims
Post by: yyc_tbird_sc on April 13, 2010, 11:01:38 PM

With a finish like that, it would be hard to keep clean. All the dirt would want to stick in the rough coating.....Tell your neighbor to take the rims to Top Gun Coatings and have them coat it however he wants. They even have some coatings that have a crinkle to them

Title: Re: Coating for rims
Post by: Zombie on April 14, 2010, 12:00:55 AM

the construction forman used Calgary Powder Coatings Inc  for his BMW and they looked great.

they acid dipped them, then coated them for 75 bucks a wheel(that was for a 17 but costs are likely close for most wheels)

he liked the work they did and it was quick too.

Title: Re: Coating for rims
Post by: specialk on April 14, 2010, 06:47:44 AM

Thanks for the info guys!