Alloy Wheel Colour - Page 2

Mellis46 · 16-11-17, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Colin Aitchison

Respray wheels???? you do mean powder coat, I find that power coating is more durable than paint

Seconded. Have you had a quote for the respray as it may be worth comparing prices (or are you going to have a go yourself?)

VDT: those S6 wheels look well

moonwatcher · 16-11-17, 06:08 PM

Just changed mine from silver to alpine white

Ringmaster · 16-11-17, 06:17 PM

I've been quoted £40/wheel from a trusted bodyshop.

Mellis46 · 16-11-17, 06:23 PM

Sounds like a decent price but when you think for not a great deal more, a powder coater will blast/dip and coat the wheels removing any trace of corrosion rather than just flatting off and giving them a lick with the spray gun....?

vorsprung durch technik · 16-11-17, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mellis46

Sounds like a decent price but when you think for not a great deal more, a powder coater will blast/dip and coat the wheels removing any trace of corrosion rather than just flatting off and giving them a lick with the spray gun....?

Well said Mark, was thunking exactly that but i can't be bothered to argue the toss anymore as people hardly ever listen.

Mellis46 · 16-11-17, 06:37 PM

"You pays your money, you takes your choice..."

Having just had the 90's done, 28 years old and sporting a duff paint job of their own, i'm confident i made the right choice.

Going back to the colour, white aeros on a white B3 90, defo

Not sure it would hold up on a C3 though

sinbin5t · 16-11-17, 07:18 PM

Powder coating IS far more durable on alloys as said, painted wheels have a big enemy called dog pee

, it bites into laquer and paint.

urquattr085 · 16-11-17, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mellis46

Sounds like a decent price but when you think for not a great deal more, a powder coater will blast/dip and coat the wheels removing any trace of corrosion rather than just flatting off and giving them a lick with the spray gun....?

I totally agree it's worth considering.

I paid £60 a wheel to have old tyres removed, dipped, powder coated in Zermatt, new boots fitted and balanced, and .....all collected and delivered from my workplace in the price.

A good deal I thought.

vorsprung durch technik · 16-11-17, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urquattr085

I totally agree it's worth considering.

I paid £60 a wheel to have old tyres removed, dipped, powder coated in Zermatt, new boots fitted and balanced, and .....all collected and delivered from my workplace in the price.

A good deal I thought.

Yep.

sinbin5t · 16-11-17, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urquattr085

I totally agree it's worth considering.

I paid £60 a wheel to have old tyres removed, dipped, powder coated in Zermatt, new boots fitted and balanced, and .....all collected and delivered from my workplace in the price.

A good deal I thought.

A great deal !

16-11-17, 06:08 PM	#12
moonwatcher 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Barrow in Furness, Cumbria Posts: 2,049	Just changed mine from silver to alpine white __________________ Coupe Quattro 1985

16-11-17, 06:23 PM	#14
Mellis46 Aero Advocate Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,448	Sounds like a decent price but when you think for not a great deal more, a powder coater will blast/dip and coat the wheels removing any trace of corrosion rather than just flatting off and giving them a lick with the spray gun....? __________________ -1987 90 2.2E / Sapphire Blue (Rest in Pieces) -1989 90 quattro with Sport Equipment / Satin Black -1997 A4 Avant quattro TDI 110 / Tropical Green (Sold)

16-11-17, 06:37 PM	#16
Mellis46 Aero Advocate Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,448	"You pays your money, you takes your choice..." Having just had the 90's done, 28 years old and sporting a duff paint job of their own, i'm confident i made the right choice. Going back to the colour, white aeros on a white B3 90, defo Not sure it would hold up on a C3 though __________________ -1987 90 2.2E / Sapphire Blue (Rest in Pieces) -1989 90 quattro with Sport Equipment / Satin Black -1997 A4 Avant quattro TDI 110 / Tropical Green (Sold)

16-11-17, 06:17 PM	#13
Ringmaster Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,335	I've been quoted £40/wheel from a trusted bodyshop.

16-11-17, 07:18 PM	#17
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	Powder coating IS far more durable on alloys as said, painted wheels have a big enemy called dog pee , it bites into laquer and paint.