Getting Wheels Re-coated/repaired

[jmac]

Hi all,

The coating on my wheels has been bubbling and flaking off in places since I've had the car.

It's kinda annoying me so I was wondering if anyone has advice:

1. Ignore and don't worry

2. Get them sand-blasted and powder-coated

3. Other options? Wheel repair/reconditioning places???

Option 2 is probably sensible but - wank factor aside - I'd like to retain the Nismo logos if I can...

If anyone knows of somewhere reliable in Brisbane to get this done, the advice would be appreciated, thanks! Pics attached.

[The Dan]

I am relying on a 5 year memory but Chris Neil from Wheel Revolution.

Unit 2/18 Randall St Slacks Creek.

He's the man to see.

[jmac]

thanks!

any other good wheels places guys (southside maybe?)....

[Mud]

Any panel beater should be able to sand them and paint them.

Just buy some new nismo stikers to go on afterwards.

[SirSkyline]

depulu wheels on the goldcoast

[53XYN]

id see chris as well.. offers great prices and good work.. mention his CCN00 33 gtr and you might get lucky in prices

[n15m0]

I am relying on a 5 year memory but Chris Neil from Wheel Revolution.

Unit 2/18 Randall St Slacks Creek.

He's the man to see.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I second Chris as well. Yes he' still there and I've used him before. He's even got a write up in the current issue of HPI, go have a read. Depending on the damage repair work starts at around $40 per rim. He has the ability to bring your wheels up to brand new condition...if I had Nismo's I'd definately spend the $$.

[Oz]

Hi all,

The coating on my wheels has been bubbling and flaking off in places since I've had the car.

It's kinda annoying me so I was wondering if anyone has advice:

1.  Ignore and don't worry

2.  Get them sand-blasted and powder-coated

3.  Other options?  Wheel repair/reconditioning places???

Option 2 is probably sensible but - wank factor aside - I'd like to retain the Nismo logos if I can...

If anyone knows of somewhere reliable in Brisbane to get this done, the advice would be appreciated, thanks!    Pics attached.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am relying on a 5 year memory but Chris Neil from Wheel Revolution.

Unit 2/18 Randall St Slacks Creek.

He's the man to see.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey jamac go with a wheel shop or panel beater, don't get the wheels powder coated just have them painted in enamel (sp?).

They will not build up the dust as quick & r a lot easyer to clean when in enamel...

[SirSkyline]

Hey jamac go with a wheel shop or panel beater, don't get the wheels powder coated just have them painted in enamel (sp?).

They will not build up the dust as quick & r a lot easyer to clean when in enamel...

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enamel your joking rite ?? I wouldn't paint my dog kennel in it, thats if I had a dog kennel. 2pak or powder coat only

[jmac]

got the issue of HPI today (freaky timing, having that article in it), looks like chris might be the go. i won't start the debate here about black wheels vs silver wheels on a black car...

thanks guys.

[Mud]

That article only talks about machining the edges though?

They dont talk about getting the spoke done?

correct me if wrong.

[chaos]

powder coating would be a bit more scratch resistant than just enamel wouldn't it?

[85URK]

the guy at street art wheels up here at kunda park has been toying with a chrome finish for wheels for a few years now, not sure how he does it but he also does scratch and repair of mag wheels and repaints them in any colour u like. its called

"StreetArt Wheels,

1/ 33 Enterprise St Kunda Park QLD 4556

ph: (07) 5477 0240 Wheels & Rims--Automotive

Edited January 8, 2006 by 85URK

[n15m0]

The HPI article only touched on rim repairing but overall they provide wheel restoration as well which includes painting. I had a set of Volks that had stone chips and gutter rash and all they did was restored it and repainted it in its original color...came out brand spanking new!

[Oz]

enamel your joking rite ??    I wouldn't paint my dog kennel in it, thats if I had a dog kennel. 2pak or powder coat only

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lmao go right ahead & spray your wheel in 2pac lmao if u got the $$$$ & powder coat tends to make the brake dust build up of the wheels more done it my self so know about it enamel is easy to fix if u get chips & is not to costly it depends on u if your going to use the wheels on a show car & have the money to get em done in 2pac go for it or if money is a problem go for the powder coat or enamel ....

[n15m0]

lmao go right ahead & spray your wheel in 2pac lmao if u got the $$$$ & powder coat tends to make the brake dust  build up of the wheels more done it my self so know about it enamel is easy to fix if u get chips & is not to costly it depends on u if your going to use the wheels on a show car & have the money to get em done in 2pac go for it or if money is a problem go for the powder coat or enamel ....

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ever heard of a fullstop dude lmao!

[85URK]

MAG-IT WHEELS

12/ 82 Ferry Rd Southport 4215

(07) 5571 1411

[rb25]

For machining, buckles, gutter rash etc: Dean at Depulu in Ashmore

For refinishing, painting and polishing: Dean at Mag Wheel Services in Southport.

I have personally used both these guys on more than one occasion and they are great at what they do. I absolutely swear by these guys!

I also take my wheels to Depulu for balancing, although they don't really do this as a service, they're the only place that seem to be able to get it right and are usually happy to do a balance only job. Also its noteworthy that these guys never use rattle guns.

-rb25

Edited January 9, 2006 by rb25

[SirSkyline]

lmao go right ahead & spray your wheel in 2pac lmao if u got the $$$$ & powder coat tends to make the brake dust  build up of the wheels more done it my self so know about it enamel is easy to fix if u get chips & is not to costly it depends on u if your going to use the wheels on a show car & have the money to get em done in 2pac go for it or if money is a problem go for the powder coat or enamel ....

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2pak is not that much different from enamels price range because enamel is on its way out and going up in price.There lots of cheap 2pak out there thats better then enamel

[TOY 33]

depulu wheels on the goldcoast

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2nd that they reconditioned my Volk 18"s like new and they were f@*ked when I bought the car.