Sand blasting is critical to the process. To be sure that you get the best adhesion between powder and metal you have to have clean bare metal. It can be done without blasting, but have you ever heard the phrase "penny wise and pound foolish"? In the long run (or even the short run) the powder will chip off easier. The reason powder is so much stronger than liquid paint is the cross linking process that takes place during the curing cycle. Without clean bare metal you completely or partially (depends on the condition of the wheel) lose that cross linking characteristic.

jmo87 - the black is a high gloss polyester straight black. Other colors are available for the asking.

Everyone please note that color requests are difficult because we often get into "shades of gray" and it is hard to know exactly what somebody is picturing in their mind. In light of that I will do my best to do special colors.

Don't forget about my offer - I will powder coat a complete set of FD wheels for free (blasting extra) for one TRUE (scratches o.k.) stock FD wheel.

You can check out my companies web site (I do this "on the side") if you are interested in seeing how I know about powder coating - www.ion-tech.com

Thanks for all your interest, now start sending me those wheels!


bengraves@fuse.net

 

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This looks great !! What color is it ? It looks slightly darker than stock color....or is it just the pic. that makes it look that way ? If not, would it be possible to get a brighter silver color....closer to the stock color ?? Thanks Bengraves

 

Hey GOt boosted....please post a pic. of those wheels mounted on your car if possible.

 

well, my car is up on jackstands in the garage at this moment...but hopefully it will be back on the ground this week...then I'll take some pics.

BTW, ben didn't do my rims, it was a local friend of mine. He pretty much coats them for next to nothing, because his company really only does very large jobs for boeing and large construction co. He does this under the table for me cause he loves RX-7's

 

Quick question for those of you who did this to ur wheels!
Did you guys strip ur own wheels before sending them out to be powdercoated, if yes what method did you use?

BTW: BOTH pics above look AWESOME!!!!

 

any word on the color/finsh yet?

 

7-sins - still waiting to hear from my supplier. I'll call him again.

Ben

 

The first set I had bead blasted first because they were previously painted. This set I just scrubbed real well with a rough scotch-brite pad.

 

Ok, Decided to put two of the wheels on the car for a photo, They have my autocross rubber on so I'll just take them right back off after the photos. Lots of work when your car sits low.

http://communities.msn.com/MyRX7sand...to&PhotoID=135

http://communities.msn.com/MyRX7sand...to&PhotoID=136

Feel free to look around at the other stuff.


Jim in PA

 

Can u put up a pic of a black 3rd gen with powder coats? Mines black and I just want to see how it looks.

 

Here is my Black FD with White Powdercoated wheels.
http://www.jimsusa.com/images/Mvc-013s/

 

I have been asked a bunch of times to show my newly powder coated wheels on my car so this afternoon...

(from the brakes,wheels,tires ect. section)

Ok, Decided to put two of the wheels on the car for a photo, They have my autocross rubber on so I'll just take them right back off after the photos. Lots of work when your car sits low.

http://communities.msn.com/MyRX7san...oto&PhotoID=135

http://communities.msn.com/MyRX7san...oto&PhotoID=136

Feel free to look around at the other stuff.


Jim in PA

 

dang those look good

 

7-sins,
Dark charcoal powder is on the way from my supplier. Please contact me at bengraves@ion-tech.com for further arrangements.

Thanks,
Ben

 

Sent you some mail.

 

Finished 7-sins wheels, they look great in the dark charcoal. Anyone else out there interested?

Ben

 

Oops.

 

ben can u do a mat finish to the black wheels?
thanks

the black is great i would just like something less shiny

 

I should have pics soon here... maybe by the weekend. I'm still in the stone age w/o a digital cammera.

 

It is hard to achieve a matte finish with the clear coat I use - it adds alot of gloss. I could do your wheels without the clear coat, but you wouldn't have that extra layer of protection. Anyway, if you want me to do it without the clear coat I'll charge you $90 for four wheels including return shipping & insurance.

Ben

 

Notice the shine...

 

BTW, those are the old pics.

I have new wheels, lip, spoiler since.

More on that later..........