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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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Thinking of gettng my wheels painted in Anthricite...how much should i be looking at paying???

Anywhere in the Midlands that anyone has used??
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Got to be average £50 a wheel, i would say..

try to steer clear of powder coating though....
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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why stay clear of powder coating?
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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i know a good place in Redditch mate....£35 a wheel but you'd have to get the tyres removed and refitted yourself.

they did my old comps


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Originally Posted by bud-weis
i know a good place in Redditch mate....£35 a wheel but you'd have to get the tyres removed and refitted yourself.

they did my old comps


whats the number mate there lovely
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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Could be a plan.....
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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it's just a small company called Washford Finishings, but they do a lot of wheels and have plenty of colours to choose from....this anthracite has an almost metallic finish so looks great in the sun.

they are powdercoated though.

I don't have a contact number for them, and i'm not sure you could send your wheels to them by post, but i'd be more than happy to help anyone out.
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Martin

Could be a plan.....


as above they are called washford finishings, and they usually turn them round in a couple of days
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Originally Posted by Muska
why stay clear of powder coating?
Had mine done and the paint finish is not very good when it comes to cleaning.

It scratches very easily and if any solvents touch it it stains very easily.

The wet spray method is far better, and will handle brake fluid brake cleaner and brake dust without dulling or staining..

Only my opinion i may just have a shit powder coater
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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Nice one Martin

Why are people saying not to powder coat them?????
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by bud-weis
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Martin

Could be a plan.....


as above they are called washford finishings, and they usually turn them round in a couple of days

What colour did you specify when you had your wheels done mate
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Originally Posted by m4dyeti
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why stay clear of powder coating?
Had mine done and the paint finish is not very good when it comes to cleaning.

It scratches very easily and if any solvents touch it it stains very easily.

The wet spray method is far better, and will handle brake fluid brake cleaner and brake dust without dulling or staining..

Only my opinion i may just have a shit powder coater
Wet painting does give a nicer finish, but as you see from the pics above these are very glossy considering

i use a few different products to keep mine shiny and protected making them easy to wipe clean
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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cheers m4dyeti, was curious is all.

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Originally Posted by m4dyeti
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Martin

Could be a plan.....


as above they are called washford finishings, and they usually turn them round in a couple of days

What colour did you specify when you had your wheels done mate
i just walked into the workshop and chose the colour from the selection of wheels they had done...the lad who does them is always trying new shades and finishes

they get shotblasted, them he primes them with summat or other...then powdercoated then laqcuered
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Ha ha mine are not lacquered ive been done lol


Very impressed with that paint finish though look mint
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yeah they did look very good

another pic


you could always send them to me, and i'll sort them for you
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There like a metallic finish are they not!!!!

I may just have to send mine to you too mate soon and some beer money for the favour
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there is a place in coventry where Rich XR4X4RS had his done, £25 a wheel. my wheels will be going there next week
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Originally Posted by DaBoy12s
there is a place in coventry where Rich XR4X4RS had his done, £25 a wheel. my wheels will be going there next week
Do they remove the tyres and refit them aswell??

That will be my only pain in the arse..would prefer it all done in house
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Originally Posted by Tiff
Originally Posted by DaBoy12s
there is a place in coventry where Rich XR4X4RS had his done, £25 a wheel. my wheels will be going there next week
Do they remove the tyres and refit them aswell??

That will be my only pain in the arse..would prefer it all done in house
no they dont
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Originally Posted by Tiff
Thinking of getting my wheels painted in YELLOW


Lee will love you if you did that
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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Most of the lads from the Black Country RSOC use Bournes Powder coating in birmingham (bissell street). They only charge £20.00 per wheel for whatever colour you like.

Obviously they dont do the tyres but they are spot on. Ive had loads done, infact ive got to pick up a set tomorrow for the track shitter.

Just out of interest, when i worked at Skoda, they did a set of 17" Octavia Vrs alloys in gunmetal grey and they looked the bollox on a yellow car. Like an early volvo t5R !!!
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt Evans
Just out of interest, when i worked at Skoda, they did a set of 17" Octavia Vrs alloys in gunmetal grey and they looked the bollox on a yellow car. Like an early volvo t5R !!!
Thats the look i am after
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Originally Posted by StickerPaul
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Thinking of getting my wheels painted in YELLOW


Lee will love you if you did that
Coont
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