Powder Coat - Anyone with experience / advice?

[stevekucz]

Hi all!

I got my truck in September & I'm at a point where I've done everything I want except for wheels.

I was originally stuck on doing new wheels/tires/possibly a level kit.

I've come to realize I like the stock look, I just wish the wheels were satin black or gunmetal to go better with my scheme.

I called a local shop & they will powder coat all 4 wheels for $850.

I'm heavily leaning toward doing this, but I'm hoping the community here can share their insight with me.

To anyone who has experience with powder coating & the results -- can you please share the good / the bad / the ugly?

Pics of my truck attached for reference!

Thank you all in advance

 

[Belvedere]

I have an Eastwood PC kit and do any and everything that will fit in my oven. Frames, sway bars, etc, I take to a shop.

PC is an excellent and durable option. $850 seems pretty high for wheels, but maybe it's your location. Over the summer I had my 66 C10 frame blasted and coated for $600. Axle housing was $150 to degrease, blast and satin black.

I can't honestly think of any negatives if you're taking it to a shop. It's a little more work than just rattle canning at home, but just like paint it's mostly about the prep work.

If you like the wheels, go for it, but maybe ask around and get some more quotes if possible.

 

[stevekucz]

I have an Eastwood PC kit and do any and everything that will fit in my oven. Frames, sway bars, etc, I take to a shop.

PC is an excellent and durable option. $850 seems pretty high for wheels, but maybe it's your location. Over the summer I had my 66 C10 frame blasted and coated for $600. Axle housing was $150 to degrease, blast and satin black.

I can't honestly think of any negatives if you're taking it to a shop. It's a little more work than just rattle canning at home, but just like paint it's mostly about the prep work.

If you like the wheels, go for it, but maybe ask around and get some more quotes if possible.

Appreciate the insight!!

Yea, I'm in central NJ and the prices on everything seem to be absurd these days...

I really do like the shop thought & they've done great work on the truck so far.

Again, thank you for the info!

 

[HSKR R/T]

I wouldn't think it should be more than $100-$150 per wheel, max. There are shops around me in Nebraska that will do them for $75 each wheel.

As far the powder coating in general. It's a much better alternative to painting. I used to do all my own coating like Belevedere, but didn't have room in my new garage for my oven. I still have my Craftsman powder coating gun and material, just don't have an oven to bake in anymore.

As mentioned, it's just as much in the prep as the application.

 

[Jako]

Hi all!

I got my truck in September & I'm at a point where I've done everything I want except for wheels.

I was originally stuck on doing new wheels/tires/possibly a level kit.

I've come to realize I like the stock look, I just wish the wheels were satin black or gunmetal to go better with my scheme.

I called a local shop & they will powder coat all 4 wheels for $850.

I'm heavily leaning toward doing this, but I'm hoping the community here can share their insight with me.

To anyone who has experience with powder coating & the results -- can you please share the good / the bad / the ugly?

Pics of my truck attached for reference!

Thank you all in advance

Idea of what it looks like in black.

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[stevekucz]

Idea of what it looks like in black.

Set of 20” 2019 Dodge RAM Laramie 1500 Wheels Rims OEM 5YD57TRMAA 96244 Alloy for sale online | eBay

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Interesting!

Any pics of a truck with those wheels on it that have been PC'd by chance?

Also, I guess my next step is to decide what exact color to PC, etc. -- I'm assuming there's diff shades of black, dark grey, etc?

 

[djevox]

I was quoted $1k recently in Maryland for a set of 22’s. It was $100 less than paint. I do believe it has to do with the area I’m in, whether that means they charge what they think they can get away with or they have high overhead costs.

 

[Jako]

Interesting!

Any pics of a truck with those wheels on it that have been PC'd by chance?

Also, I guess my next step is to decide what exact color to PC, etc. -- I'm assuming there's diff shades of black, dark grey, etc?

Someone (ebay/craigslist) was redoing these in black for the set. Unfortunately can not locate or remember the price and if it was a swap (craigslist). They are out there somewhere.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Interesting!

Any pics of a truck with those wheels on it that have been PC'd by chance?

Also, I guess my next step is to decide what exact color to PC, etc. -- I'm assuming there's diff shades of black, dark grey, etc?

Pretty much any color you want can be done with powder coating. The standard colors are obviously cheaper, you can go as far as color matching your paint but that's going to cost a little more. There are also two stage powders that have a base coat and a top coat that will cost more. You can even do masking and different colors/patterns on the same item.

 

[GMetal]

Do they offer the same wheels in satin black? If they do Id look for takeoffs. Don't forget your truck will be without wheels for a bit. Transportation of the wheels to the tire shop to be dismounted. Removing the TPMS sensors. Then reassembly and rebalancing the wheels.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Do they offer the same wheels in satin black? If they do Id look for takeoffs. Don't forget your truck will be without wheels for a bit. Transportation of the wheels to the tire shop to be dismounted. Removing the TPMS sensors. Then reassembly and rebalancing the wheels.

Depending on the shopz there are a couple PC shops local to me that have tire machines to dismount/mount the tires in shop. Saves down time.

 

[Jako]

Do they offer the same wheels in satin black? If they do Id look for takeoffs. Don't forget your truck will be without wheels for a bit. Transportation of the wheels to the tire shop to be dismounted. Removing the TPMS sensors. Then reassembly and rebalancing the wheels.

Buy a set of BigHorn wheels in the interim - they are everywhere. Could always use them in winter if you are in a salt state. Probably have a problem selling them again, though.

Might also be able to borrow or rent(?) a set from someone who can't sell them.

And for the OP - go gun metal, but I'm happy/bias with the OEM look.

 

[stevekucz]

Pretty much any color you want can be done with powder coating. The standard colors are obviously cheaper, you can go as far as color matching your paint but that's going to cost a little more. There are also two stage powders that have a base coat and a top coat that will cost more. You can even do masking and different colors/patterns on the same item.

Interesting -- I def want a basic color; it's going to be a black or a gunmetal type

 

[stevekucz]

Do they offer the same wheels in satin black? If they do Id look for takeoffs. Don't forget your truck will be without wheels for a bit. Transportation of the wheels to the tire shop to be dismounted. Removing the TPMS sensors. Then reassembly and rebalancing the wheels.

Thanks for the insight!

I didn't think to ask that.

But the shop did say I need to drop my truck for 3 days, so I'm hoping that means they handle it all in shop.

I'm going to have to call & ask, thanks!

 

[stevekucz]

Buy a set of BigHorn wheels in the interim - they are everywhere. Could always use them in winter if you are in a salt state. Probably have a problem selling them again, though.

Might also be able to borrow or rent(?) a set from someone who can't sell them.

And for the OP - go gun metal, but I'm happy/bias with the OEM look.

Definitely don't disagree!

I'm between a satin black or a dark gunmetal type

 

[Belvedere]

I vote satin gunmetal.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I'm partial to the "technical gray" the Built to Serve wheels come.

 

[Belvedere]

I'm just jealous of that Destroyer Gray. Wish my Rebel was that color.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I'm just jealous of that Destroyer Gray. Wish my Rebel was that color.

It can be for the right amount of money. Lol

 

[stevekucz]

I'm partial to the "technical gray" the Built to Serve wheels come. View attachment 146219

Looks super clean!