Powder coated wheels - Carbon Flash Metallic

NewJerseyCamaroSS · 11-02-2014, 07:23 PM

Over the weekend I decided to have my Local powder coater (ESPO's Powdercoating) to powder coat my wheels to match the Carbon Flash Metallic found on my spoiler, mirrors and vents. I believe it looks great and way better than getting the black factory finish! Let me know what you think.

GunnyG · 11-02-2014, 07:42 PM

Very nice!

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 11-02-2014, 08:08 PM

Looks Great!!!

Glen e · 11-03-2014, 06:49 PM

It not only looks good but will last a lot longer, after a year many of the black wheels are starting to show chips as it is std car paint, not powdercoat.

SlikNik · 11-19-2014, 04:25 PM

looks awesome, how much. Will have to consider doing something like this when my wheels don't look like they do now.

NewJerseyCamaroSS · 11-20-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SlikNik

looks awesome, how much. Will have to consider doing something like this when my wheels don't look like they do now.

Contact Espo's powder coating or your local powder shop, prices varies and so does quality.

purpleRac3r · 11-20-2014, 04:10 PM

Out of curiosity, is the powder coat applied over the factory paint, or do the wheels get stripped bare first? It's a given the tires and pressure sensors are demounted for the coating process.

Those look great!

mowilson329 · 11-20-2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by purpleRac3r

Out of curiosity, is the powder coat applied over the factory paint, or do the wheels get stripped bare first? It's a given the tires and pressure sensors are demounted for the coating process.

Those look great!

purpleRac3r,

I'm almost positive that they sandblast the wheels first in preparation before applying the Powdercoat......

purpleRac3r · 11-21-2014, 07:37 AM

I think you're right - they would have to be bare metal before powder coating. I doubt the factory paint would stand up to the heat during baking, making a huge mess of things.

Glen e · 11-21-2014, 02:27 PM

They do not have to be bare metal....mjw30 over on the other forum has outlined how its done, the paint can stay once its been treated in some way.

From Mark - TPJ is the powdercoater that has the contract for American Honda and another mfr - they are in Jax, Fl

Mark wrote:

TPJ didn't take them to bare metal, they just did a light sand to clean off the existing paint and smooth out any imperfections. I imagine smaller shops may either think they need to strip or don't have strong enough charge equipment to get the powder to adhere over a painted surface. Think of it like using a magnet on a painted fridge, you don't need metal to metal contact to make it stick.

TPJ did these for mark, on the left is base pewter silver basecoat, then the right is another coat of dark silver powdercoat and clear gloss powdercoat for a unique z51 look:

purpleRac3r · 11-21-2014, 06:22 PM

Glen, that's great info to know! Helps with costs too I imagine. This gives me some ideas....

hylton264 · 02-11-2015, 11:15 AM

Love the wheels NewJerseyCamaroSS. I have been planning on doing that exact same thing for some time now. My OEM paint is chipping horribly and it only has 6K miles. Do you know the name of the color used to coat your wheels? I am having trouble finding a match at my local powder shops.

purpleRac3r · 02-11-2015, 08:49 PM

Wow, hylton264, those look rough! I have nearly 30K miles on mine, and my wheels don't have near the chips yours do. Almost looks like you drive on gravel roads....powder coat will definitely help you!

asptroopa1 · 02-11-2015, 09:45 PM

I'm not a fan of Black wheels but those look great!

11-02-2014, 07:23 PM	#1
NewJerseyCamaroSS ALICEA1 Drives: 2015 C7 8 Speed/2013 ZL560 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 84	Powder coated wheels - Carbon Flash Metallic Over the weekend I decided to have my Local powder coater (ESPO's Powdercoating) to powder coat my wheels to match the Carbon Flash Metallic found on my spoiler, mirrors and vents. I believe it looks great and way better than getting the black factory finish! Let me know what you think. Attached Images __________________ Live Fast, Die Last. No Regrets. No Worries. 2015 C7 Corvette Stingray - 8 Speed Auto SLP Supercharged and Tuned 2013 ZL560.

11-02-2014, 07:42 PM	#2
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	Very nice! __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

11-03-2014, 06:49 PM	#4
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	It not only looks good but will last a lot longer, after a year many of the black wheels are starting to show chips as it is std car paint, not powdercoat. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

11-19-2014, 04:25 PM	#5
SlikNik Drives: 2012 Ford FX2 Quad Cab F150 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 30	looks awesome, how much. Will have to consider doing something like this when my wheels don't look like they do now. __________________ Ordered 9-10-14, TPW of 10-27 Arctic White Z51 Coupe 2lt, Blk Interior, 8spd Auto, MagRide, Nav/PDR/ Blk Wheels, Red Calipers, Carbon Flash Mirrors/spoiler/badges, BC roof, Stingray Mats, Museum Delivery scheduled for Nov. 10th delivery

11-20-2014, 04:10 PM	#7
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	Out of curiosity, is the powder coat applied over the factory paint, or do the wheels get stripped bare first? It's a given the tires and pressure sensors are demounted for the coating process. Those look great! __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

11-02-2014, 08:08 PM	#3
JoeP@TeamBeckyD 1 Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	Looks Great!!!

11-21-2014, 07:37 AM	#9
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	I think you're right - they would have to be bare metal before powder coating. I doubt the factory paint would stand up to the heat during baking, making a huge mess of things. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

11-21-2014, 02:27 PM	#10
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	They do not have to be bare metal....mjw30 over on the other forum has outlined how its done, the paint can stay once its been treated in some way. From Mark - TPJ is the powdercoater that has the contract for American Honda and another mfr - they are in Jax, Fl Mark wrote: TPJ didn't take them to bare metal, they just did a light sand to clean off the existing paint and smooth out any imperfections. I imagine smaller shops may either think they need to strip or don't have strong enough charge equipment to get the powder to adhere over a painted surface. Think of it like using a magnet on a painted fridge, you don't need metal to metal contact to make it stick. TPJ did these for mark, on the left is base pewter silver basecoat, then the right is another coat of dark silver powdercoat and clear gloss powdercoat for a unique z51 look: __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 11-21-2014 at 09:02 PM.

11-21-2014, 06:22 PM	#11
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	Glen, that's great info to know! Helps with costs too I imagine. This gives me some ideas.... __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

02-11-2015, 11:15 AM	#12
hylton264 Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5	Powder Color? Love the wheels NewJerseyCamaroSS. I have been planning on doing that exact same thing for some time now. My OEM paint is chipping horribly and it only has 6K miles. Do you know the name of the color used to coat your wheels? I am having trouble finding a match at my local powder shops. Attached Images

02-11-2015, 08:49 PM	#13
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	Wow, hylton264, those look rough! I have nearly 30K miles on mine, and my wheels don't have near the chips yours do. Almost looks like you drive on gravel roads....powder coat will definitely help you! __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

02-11-2015, 09:45 PM	#14
asptroopa1 asptroopa1 Drives: 2014 Corvette Join Date: May 2013 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 373	I'm not a fan of Black wheels but those look great!