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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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How big did you use for all 4 rims?
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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How big did you use for all 4 rims?
How many cans for all 4 wheels? I got three cans or color and three cans of clear but only needed tow of each.
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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Thanks that is very helpful
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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You should be able to get all four sandblasted and powdercoated for just over a couple of bills. You will also get much better figures in person, than just calling somewhere.

A lot of places consider a "phonecall estimate" just a nuisance and the person to be just price shopping, so they won't deal with you as well. Most of the time if you go to them in person, with the parts you want done, they will take you more serious and help you out a bit better.
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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I don't know of anywhere in the Dayton OH area that powder coats.. Otherwise I would. I think will still do the spray paint and seal that with a clear coat.
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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Check it out you can see how the pros are doing it here on the car with the tires! This video only shows curb damage on a polished lip but they'll do paint too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b41nLFO5enk

I was actually researching this as I need to get it done , they want about 85 a wheel and will do it on site. Cost to replace the wheel was $120 + shipping + mounting! Forgot it , i'll let the pros work their magic :)
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Do they take calls from OH?
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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In my business, I have over the years painted a lot of wheels, both on and off the car, tires on and off[tires on is a real ballbuster]. I have mostly used a spraygun, but have rattled caned a few.
Save yourself some time and coin, and probably some grief, and get them powercoated[whatever it costs]. rattlecan, even really cleaning the wheels, and sanding them really good, won't last on a driver, but a short time. Then you end up with having to strip them, just to paint them again. Believe me, it's not worth the trouble, and you won't like the long term result, if you drive it often. "Moon"
P.S. If you decide to go the do-it-yourself route, Make damn sure you clean the wheels real good, and the sanding has to be flawless, or it will flake off, and you'll end up with a sooner mess.
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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If I could find a place near Dayton OH that does powder coating, I would.. but the guy I have an IN with her doesn't do powder coating.



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