Powder Coating stock 17\s

[SourcE]

Anyone here used these guys (http://www.colourificcoatings.com/default.htm) for powder coating stock 17\"\'s?

They quoted me $35 per wheel and have a fairly wide range of colours.

Any thoughts?

[Cardinal Fang]

I assume that the cost is sandblasting and application of powder coated colour. Does the cost include application of a clear coat finish?

[SourcE]

I assume so, I asked the guy how to powder my OEM rims with a matt black, and he said $35 per wheel.

[skunk2]

this is from their FAQ section:
Do you provide chemical or mechanical removal of previous finishes?
We do not provide metal stripping services at Colourific, nor can our pre-treatment process remove previous finishes, oxides or scale. The only solution is mechanical or chemical re-finishing of the substrate, which cannot be done at Colourific.

[SourcE]

So does that mean they can\'t do my rims?

I have no clue when it comes to this stuff. Would they need to remove from my stocks?

[whodilly]

Check this (http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=1789&page=1)

you gotta take your tires off first and then get them sandblasted ideally.

[Effin Itai]

If any of you powder coat your rims \'mat black\', let me know \'cause I might do it.

[Broli]

Originally posted by campeotto


If any of you powder coat your rims \'mat black\', let me know \'cause I might do it.

i have been thinkin of powder coating my rims as well

we should see if a bunch of us want to do it at the same time and see what kinda deal we get!

[SourcE]

^^ my thoughts exactly :D :D

[Broli]

Meth, has hooked up some info to me!
i will leave it for him to post up,

but i have contacted the guy and i will see about prices!
i will post up when i hear back!

looks very reasonable
and i will see about the group rate!

[mEtH]

I ain\'t posting nothing up...I posted it before already! :p

[SourcE]

my bad (http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=1789) :sarc :p

[Broli]

Originally posted by methodyst


I ain\'t posting nothing up...I posted it before already! :p

you expect me to read thru a 5 page thread . . .

lol

[fourtrack78]

I won\'t mine getting them done too. Hey Broli if we both get them done we are really going to look like twins.:) You would be the shorter one.

[mEtH]

Hey Alex, I am referring to...
http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=4830

The guy has his own thread on VM - http://forums.vitalmotion.net/showthread.php?t=13995

I never even posted any places in that 5 page thread.

[whodilly]

i was thinkin of getting mine powder coated as well... we\'ll be triplets!!

[Broli]

Originally posted by methodyst


Hey Alex, I am referring to...
http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=4830

The guy has his own thread on VM - http://forums.vitalmotion.net/showthread.php?t=13995

I never even posted any places in that 5 page thread.

sorry, i thought that Source linked to the thread, and i looked at it
and it was 5 pages . . .



So Fellow O-Team members

what colour were you guys thinking

i am not sure yet, between gun metal and black

[fourtrack78]

need to \"photoshop it\" on a pic and see what it looks like.

[mEtH]

Jeff is the man who runs Mr. Fancy Pants Powder Coating and he messaged saying he will register and post up on this board for you guys. He also said he can work out a Group Buy price.

Oh and he also fixed the links in that thread on VM so if you guys wanna check that out. Most of those pics are on his website as well.

[Broli]

Originally posted by fourtrack78


need to \"photoshop it\" on a pic and see what it looks like.

if i only had some photoshop skills!
lol,

but to get a rough idea,

can anyone chop (i am at school so i have no pics of my car) a picture, if i post it up?\\
once with black and once with gunmetal rims?


oh, and

Thanks Patrick!!

[mEtH]

Little bored at work...

http://www.lucero.ca/car_images/M3orange_black.jpg
http://www.lucero.ca/car_images/M3orange_gunmetal.jpg

[Broli]

Originally posted by methodyst


Little bored at work...

http://www.lucero.ca/car_images/M3orange_black.jpg
http://www.lucero.ca/car_images/M3orange_gunmetal.jpg

hmmm, i gotta say i like the gunmetal!
but the black looks pretty decent

granted small pics, but i am now leaning towards gunmetal!

thanks Patrick
u should be bored at work more often!
lol

[mEtH]

It also all depends on the finish. If its a glossy black it will have a different look and stand out more then say a matt black.

[Broli]

Originally posted by methodyst


It also all depends on the finish. If its a glossy black it will have a different look and stand out more then say a matt black.

thats true, but i was thinking matte black or gunmetal

glossy black, that is for Thomas . . .

[fourtrack78]

Are we going to do a group buy? I\'m loving both! Thanks for the pics methodyst.

[Broli]

Originally posted by fourtrack78


Are we going to do a group buy? I\'m loving both! Thanks for the pics methodyst.

keep in mind the place in in kitchener, but i would be in for a group buy!

[chinsterr]

First you guys need to find a place to get them sandblasted.

lol if someone organizes all this, im in for sure :)

Chinsterr

[Broli]

Originally posted by chinsterr


First you guys need to find a place to get them sandblasted.

lol if someone organizes all this, im in for sure :)

Chinsterr

what seems to be the price from his website
is

60 dollars/rim sandblast and powder coat

clearcoat extra

this is a b4 group buy price!

like i said i emailed about prices, i will check at home,
and patrick said he is gonna sign up here, so . . .

this could just be a matter of time, do it b4 the spring, cause most of us have out summers off!

:p

[mEtH]

If you end up going with jeff he factored in the sandblasting to his price. I believe he has clearcoat as an extra cost though. Better to let him tell you what he can do...


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HAHA you beat me to the punch

[Broli]

Originally posted by methodyst


If you end up going with jeff he factored in the sandblasting to his price. I believe he has clearcoat as an extra cost though. Better to let him tell you what he can do...


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HAHA you beat me to the punch

lol

true say!

so whos up for a kitchener meet?
lol

bubbas dream come true!


edit: just of the phone with tires23 (not really news for anyone but me
after weeks of waiting since i popped one of my tires on a freaking nail, my tire is in, so i will be heading to picking it up tommorow, but what this does mean, is that my stock wheels will get off my car and i can take em to have them powdercoated!

:p

[bubba1983]

Originally posted by Broli


so whos up for a kitchener meet?
lol

bubbas dream come true!
:p

hhahha
ZING!!!


since i frequent the VM boards, ive seen alot of jeff\'s work....
he\'s got real good feedback from members on VM, and seems to do a real good job..

[skunk2]

i\'ll be in on this group buy.
maybe we can do the $60 powder coat/sandblast and discount us on the clear coat.
If the guy can do better then we\'d all be happier.
I wanna do my calipers as well but that means downtime for the car. =(

[Hypothrml]

I\'m in for this! Glossy black for me.

[mEtH]

Originally posted by Hypothrml


I\'m in for this! Glossy black for me.

Don\'t worry guy, I already told Alex...I got ur back while ur gone.

[chinsterr]

WOOT WOOT WOOT

Looks like this thing will actaully pull through. Thanks for everything broli


Im willing to go to waterloo in order to get this done , afterall, i do go to school up there :)
But im just wondering how many of the people that say they are interested will actaully drive to waterloo to get this done :/

Broli ill pm you my email. Keep me posted !! Thanks dude


Chinsterr

[Jefro240]

Howdy All... Mr Fancy Pants here \"names Jeff\"

www.fancypantspowder.co.nr

I recieved Alex\'s E-mail and finally was able to sign up on this forum \"tried a few nights ago and even tonight a few times until it worked\"

Anyhow... Price is $60.00 a Rim which includes \"Blasting/Prep\" as well as Coating. \"which is based on IN STOCK colours\" which are... (Black/White/Blue/Green/Red/Yellow/Grey/Gunmetal with or without Metallic)

Only a very few Powders require a Clear Coat \"mostly to bring out the Base Coat\" or to Protect the Base Coat as its a \"specaility Colour\" which is more fancy then durable \"hence why the Clear Top Coat is required\"

A Flat Black say... would not require a Clear Coat as the Coating itself is more then durable and has been devoloped specially for Outdoor use and to stand up to the UV Rays from the Sun. Most Rim places who Clear Coat their Rims do this because they are not Powder Coated but either a fancy Liquid or a Baked Enamel which is not near as durable as a Powder so they then require almost triple the Clear Coat on Top to stand up to the UV Rays outside \"which is why the Clear Coat on cheaper rims starts to peel/chip\" they were never Coated Properly.


As for a \"Group Buy\" I would have no problems setting something up... The cost would be cheapest if EVERYONE decideds to go with the same colour, If everyone wanted a Different colour then the Price Drop may not be as big. But think about it, get an idea on how many people would be interested and Colours wanted and we can go from there...


Thanks Guys

Jeff

[SourcE]

Lets get this thing going.....:D :D

I looked on your site Jeff, but I couldn\'t figure out the colours....I am looking for a bronze.....any thoughts on which would look best...maybe from past experience?

Thanks a lot

[Broli]

lol

i was just about to post up with Jeff\'s Email

well i am glad that you were finally able to sign up!

here is what i suggest!

post you name
and the colour u want and if you want it metallic?

i am a bit confused on the metallic part, what the difference will be in looks on the rim
and pictures maybe black, gunmetal and bronze? would be great!


ok.

1. Broli, Gunmetal, (metallic or not, not sure yet?)
2.
3.

we can get an idea and then we can see what the price will be!

[SourcE]

Originally posted by Broli
1. Broli, Gunmetal, (metallic or not, not sure yet?)
2. SourcE, Bronze, (metallic or not, not sure yet?)
3.

[chinsterr]

1. Broli, Gunmetal, (metallic or not, not sure yet?)
2. SourcE, Bronze, (metallic or not, not sure yet?)
3. Chinsterr, Gunmetal (as mentioned above)

[Jefro240]

This would be a \"Normal Gunmetal Shade\" It looks a bit more Glossy then it truly is due to the Flash of the Camera...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/Jedi_Car_Fan/f5f9731a.jpg

And all 3 of these are a \"Iron Glimmer\" But what most people refeer to as \"Gunmetal\"

P4
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/Jedi_Car_Fan/Rim3.jpg

P7
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/Jedi_Car_Fan/IM001453.jpg

P11
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/Jedi_Car_Fan/CIMG0206.jpg


The Normal Colour is would a true Gunmetal would be like \"because a Gun does not have any type of Glitter/Metallic to it\" So why people refeer to a Gunmetal as a Metallic Shade type deal is kind of beyond me. \"lol\"

- I have the Glossy Gunmetal and the P4 and P11 Iron Glimmer Gunmetals in Stock.
- I do not have a Bronze in Stock... \"Anything not in stuck is subject to an extra fee\"

Best way to start I guess is to see how many people are interested and which Colours/Shades everyone is after



Jeff

[SourcE]

I\'m actually thinking more of a gold colour, like the Gram Light 57s

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/SourcE2/gramlights_57s_gld_ci3_l.jpg

Can anyone with PhotoShop skills convert stock rims on a Titanium grey 3 to this gold colour?
Thanks a lot......

Oh and is it possible to recreate the above colour with the colours you have available, Jeff?

Thanks,

[skunk2]

1. Broli, Gunmetal, (metallic or not, not sure yet?)
2. SourcE, Bronze, (metallic or not, not sure yet?)
3. Chinsterr, Gunmetal (as mentioned above)
4. skunk2 , Gloss Black (if the metallic will bring the color closer to Black Mica i\'ll get that)

[Broli]

1. Broli, Gunmetal, (metallic or not, not sure yet?)
2. SourcE, Bronze, (metallic or not, not sure yet?)
3. Chinsterr, Gunmetal (as mentioned above)
4. skunk2 , Gloss Black (if the metallic will bring the color closer to Black Mica i\'ll get that)
5. Hypothrml, gloss black (not sure)

[Broli]

thanks Jeff

i am kinda diggin the P4 right now!

when we come up there, would there be samples to see what they look like?


and everyone else, sign up if ur interested
so we can see what kinda group size we have here!

[SwooshICE]

hmm i m interested :p

[KenYork]

if i had a set of stock 17\'s i would too.. but i\'m on 15\'s.

[skunk2]

i\'d like to see the bronze as well, don\'t want the color to stand out too much.it it\'s dark enough I might change mine to bronze instead of black.

[rsquared]

All I had to do was not click on this thread, damn you guys! I may be in for a group buy. Time to research the colors :D

[chinsterr]

Originally posted by m_a_t_r_i_x


here some of the pics ive taken.....enjoy....
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/m_a_t_r_i_x/Tm3_1.jpg

I was hoping to get something along the lines of this....

the ti grey with the gunmetal rims ^^^^


Chinsterr

[Broli]

Originally posted by chinsterr


the ti grey with the gunmetal rims ^^^^


Chinsterr


plus one

for that colour!

[skunk2]

jefro240 would you happen to have a sample of the bronze?

[chinsterr]

I guess this thing has died down ... like every other group buy on this forum . *sigh

If this is not happening then i think im moving on ... INTAKE here i come !!!


Chinsterr

[MAZDA Kitten]

I\'d be interested in BRONZE

[Broli]

this is still very much active!

i will be doing it regardless on if others decide to join me!
so . . .

i am just waiting on Jeff to get back on the thread
and for other to sign up, i am in no real rush to do it, i just want it done before spring
so sometime in march would be ideal!

i will email Jeff again
and ask him to post up!

so to my understanding the list looks like this now (including maybes)

1. Broli, Gunmetal, (metallic or not, not sure yet?)
2. SourcE, Bronze, (metallic or not, not sure yet?)
3. Chinsterr, Gunmetal (as mentioned above)
4. skunk2 , Gloss Black (if the metallic will bring the color closer to Black Mica i\'ll get that)
5. Hypothrml, gloss black (not sure)
6. SwooshIce, not sure, not sure
7. rsquared, not sure, not sure
8. MAZDA Kitten, bronze, not sure

[chinsterr]

Just came back from the autoshow and i saw a white audi A3 with black matt rims . I liked the look so i think i am going to have to change me choice of colour . Here is an update of the list:

1. Broli, Gunmetal, (metallic or not, not sure yet?)
2. SourcE, Bronze, (metallic or not, not sure yet?)
3. Chinsterr, Black \'matt\'
4. skunk2 , Gloss Black (if the metallic will bring the color closer to Black Mica i\'ll get that)
5. Hypothrml, gloss black (not sure)
6. SwooshIce, not sure, not sure
7. rsquared, not sure, not sure
8. MAZDA Kitten, bronze, not sure

[Broli]

ok, i emailed jeff again

i told him that we had 8 intersted,
and i asked him to give us a price,
and how many cars would be needed to reach the discount price

i also asked about removing the tires, and putting them on again afterwards
but it looks like this can work, i know there are a few who are sure!

i will post up when i hear anything,
and at that point i will open a thread in the group buy section

[chinsterr]

Sounds good to me. Just one question....

Shouldn\'t the rims be taken off the wheel by a professional with proper equipment ? I heard its approx. 10 per wheel to take them off.

Thanks broli



Chinsterr

[MajesticBlueNTO]

Originally posted by chinsterr


Sounds good to me. Just one question....

Shouldn\'t the rims be taken off the wheel by a professional with proper equipment ? I heard its approx. 10 per wheel to take them off.

Thanks broli



Chinsterr

rims = wheel

i\'m guessing you mean tires be taken off the wheel...call tires23, they should be able to just take off the tires (i.e. not swap tires) for a small fee. $10/wheel is usually the price for swapping tires. taking off tires on 4 rims can be done within 5 minutes.

[Kevin@nextmod]

I wo\'nt be doing mine but i\'d be interested to come with you guys to roll there and check the colors out.

[Broli]

yeah, i don\'t know if he has the proper equipment to remove the tires
so, when i hear back from hime i will let u know,
if not, we can all be responsible for taking care of our tires ourselves!

[Broli]

Check the Group Buy Section (http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=5173&page=1)

[BLKOUT]

I am thinking of powder coating as well. I have a black hatch, but not sure what colour to do??? I was thinking gun metal, but it might be too much black for the car. Any suggestions??

Thanks!

[Broli]

totally a personal taste thing!

some like white, cause it looks good in contrast
some like black cause they are going for a stealth look

some like
gun metal, cause its silver, but not that silver!


i like, gun metal on black, i dont like white rims, unless they are huge, just looks even bigger!
maybe photchop ur car a few times and see
?