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Old 12-12-2008, 10:55 AM
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No time limit in mind really, I'm always flexible on stuff.

I'm doing some vdub rims now, let's see how long it takes to strip the factory coating and I'd have an idea on turn around then.
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Originally Posted by SilverGhost
No time limit in mind really, I'm always flexible on stuff.

I'm doing some vdub rims now, let's see how long it takes to strip the factory coating and I'd have an idea on turn around then.

Cool, keep me in the loop....we'll have to figure something out for my calipers as well, I'm going to try and pull them off soon...we'll have to figure something out in the way of color matching.
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I may be ( not sure yet drivetrain comes first ) be buying some new wheels but I want the lip the color of my car . would you be able to leave the center of the wheel the original color and match the lip to my car?

I was looking at these

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if those are actual 3 piece then that's easy, just take the centers out. Otherwise it will depend on if those black centers are powder or paint. If its paint it might not hold up in the oven, probably want to ask them that question. Can always buy them plain if possible then i could coat the centers and lips and its all nice durable powder that way.

Hugger-- I have a couple samples I think will work. If you have a good enough eye I'd just have you lay them on your hood and see.
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Originally Posted by SilverGhost
I'm sure I could make it happen. Just shoot me a PM, thanks
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this is just one more thing i'm gonna need in the future. i'll start trying to save up some extra cash. plan on gettin a fast intake sometime after christmas too that i'm gonna need coated.
sean's pieces look great, i have a p&p tb done and it looks great. the pic quality is horrible. it was from an old crap digital camera.
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^^^Agreed...Sean does do great work. Here's a picture of the powder coating he did on my car...



Sean, I'll try to let you know about those wheels by next week.
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Originally Posted by AMitc31100
this is just one more thing i'm gonna need in the future. i'll start trying to save up some extra cash. plan on gettin a fast intake sometime after christmas too that i'm gonna need coated.
sean's pieces look great, i have a p&p tb done and it looks great. the pic quality is horrible. it was from an old crap digital camera.
That IAC motor is bugging me, get that to me and i'll polish it for free. That's the only problem with my core exchange program on those, no IAC motor. I'd put them on my cores but the darn things are $75 each even on my discount from GM lol
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Originally Posted by Formula_LS1
^^^Agreed...Sean does do great work. Here's a picture of the powder coating he did on my car...



Sean, I'll try to let you know about those wheels by next week.
One of my favorite installs so far, love that NBM we did on the intake and MAF. too bad that silver I used on the TB reflects the flash so much, can't really see it in the pic.

We need to do those valve covers,coil brackets and fuel rails to complete the look. I'd like to polish the A/C dryer also for a little bling accent in there
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What could you do with stock Firehawk wheels? How flashy is chrome powder?
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do you have a black chrome and/or magnesium color for wheels?
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Sean has great customer service... and quality work.

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Originally Posted by 99FormulaM6
What could you do with stock Firehawk wheels? How flashy is chrome powder?

Chrome powder really isn't used on wheels unless its a basecoat for another color(candies, anodized, etc). Its basically a highly reflective silver when its all said and done, doesn't look like chrome.
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Originally Posted by ls1psycho
do you have a black chrome and/or magnesium color for wheels?

I can do black chrome, although its really best shot over real chrome or show polished aluminum as a base, looks cool as hell then. I've shot it over chrome powder as a base and it kinda looked black more than anything, chrome powder wasn't a bright enough base IMO.

I'm sure I could make a magnesium look happen, lots of powders out there.
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what would be the the total price to dismount, powdercoat the center black and mount them again as well have them balanced? how long is the waiting period?

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This is kool I just checked out your website. I have a base model trans am and I want my 16inch chrome wheels done. Please send me a price I can do this ASAP! Thanks.
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will PM you both,thanks!
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How much for the Tom Henry style TT2(charcoal gray) 17x9.5-17x11 I know It's pretty common but looing to buy my TT2's since tomz is running the special..thanx
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I'd have to work a match but I've seen that color and I have a couple ideas. They paint those tom henry ones from what I understand, its not powder.

I could do something like that for $75 per rim.
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Does your powder coating hold up to the salty winter roads?

I have chrome wheels on my truck that are getting some small pits in them and I'm looking for something that I can run all year long without having to worry about putting the stock wheels back on for the winter.

Can you do a clear PC over the chrome or do you need to strip the chrome? If you can do a clear over the chrome that would be great. But if cannot I could go all black and maybe either the while lip polished or just the outer edge.

Here is a picture of the wheels. Let me know whatt options I have.



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