Ok that's so sharp the preview looks like a render, not even kidding. Damn fine job on that coating, it looks super professional, not 'I dabble in' weekender stuff.
It's pretty forgiving. Powder has a 100% over bake protection for time. Its undercoating that you need to avoid. Total time in the oven is about 2 hours over 3 coats.
BMW wheels? The runflats wheels were the bane of my existence back in the late 2000s early 2010s. Due to me being "the" guy who did them in my area. I was forced to get good. Further ruining my life.
you put a negative charge on the part and you spray it with positively charged powder and that makes it stick, then the whole thing goes in a oven that causes the powder to melt into a glossy hard shell.
I’ve got a buddy who’s a powder coat virtuoso. I used to help him prep, using MEK to clean aluminum. He figured out that the only way to do white on these big posts with thin components was to turn off the oven halfway through the cycle and run them twice. Couldn’t scratch his stuff with my house key lol
I sprayed the prismatic color as the base coat. Then partially cure in the oven. Cool down the wheel, then spray the color. Illusion violet and illusion ice for these. Then take a micro vacuum or a wet finger and carefully remove the powder where you want it to be prismatic still. Then another partial cure. Then clear coat and full cure. Nothing fancy equipment wise. A basic powdercoat setup can be done for under $500.
Neat. They really do look great. Just curious, though: will you have to clean up the outer edges any, or does the coating not affect the seal to the tires?
No it seals fine. If they're fancy race wheels that have the knurled area, then I'll mask that off. But for every day wheels it's fine. Same way they come from the factory.
Nice. Didn't know if the metallic sparkles were actually gritty and might create a slightly porous surface for a slow leak. Very cool to see, and glad to hear it doesn't require extra work or anything.
Syndicofberyl
These would lol great on my basic ass fiesta
SunReign
I dabble in powder but it looks like vomit on a McDonalds bathroom floor
Mxlespxles
Please tell me these are going on a drift missile
redcoatactual
A dirt nasty 350z. (Not mine)
KaiSama
I would LOVE to learn to do that
laslopferg
I never respond to photos here, but wow!! nicely done.
FeloniousMonk13
Hell yeah them look dope af!
Crosive
That's cool. I mean I wouldn't have them, but I like the colors.
CrisprCAS
Iliekbirbs
I dye my hair purple because I want too! And yes everything is better in purple!
FellaWithUmbrella
jinbee
I would fuck those up so quickly. Amazing job op.
Ikitsumatatsu
Got that early 2000s Technic Slizers vibe
Twrecks123
Very “the cup” colors.
doppelfisch
I love that I know exactly what you mean.
TheBigBadBonerBiter
That's a deep cut and I whole-heartedly appreciate it.
CMDRGrekles
I too appreciate it
Though I had to look up what a Slizer was, in the US they were called Throwbots.
IAmThaMuffinMan
Woah! Would these fit on my Civic? #MCM
HeNeverSawMollyAgain
those would look great on this...
Noahbalboa82
That's a badass wrap
redcoatactual
I dig that wrap. Did the engine bay on my buddies RC-F.
IHaveGreatKittenRecipes
Ok that's so sharp the preview looks like a render, not even kidding. Damn fine job on that coating, it looks super professional, not 'I dabble in' weekender stuff.
grovberg
How does one dabble in powder coating? Don’t you need like an enormous kiln? Genuinely asking.
redcoatactual
Anything that can get to 400°f. You can even do small parts in a cheap toaster oven.
MissisyJay
Those purple rims are gorgeous..I wants for my motor!
SubiBryant
Neat!
wadatahmydamie
How touchy is the time & temp for those colors?
redcoatactual
It's pretty forgiving. Powder has a 100% over bake protection for time. Its undercoating that you need to avoid. Total time in the oven is about 2 hours over 3 coats.
nurmich
From the thumbnail I thought these were case fans. Now I can see that they're clearly fancy garden hose reel.
AK90
You just gave me an idea...
Joad111
I'm a chrome guy but these look amazing, different colors on the front and back?
tiderfish
What color/brand are the holographic parts?
redcoatactual
Prismatic Universe from Prismatic Powders.
Huenkel
Great rim job!
amyrose
I would instantly hit a curb
thetickcannothaveaspoontoobig
ItWasNotAcceptableIfNotToLiveForTheSakeOfPleasurableThings
knotydes
BMW wheels? The runflats wheels were the bane of my existence back in the late 2000s early 2010s. Due to me being "the" guy who did them in my area. I was forced to get good. Further ruining my life.
redcoatactual
350z drift car. And agreed, run flats are absolutely awful.
DanielAsparagus
Dabble? STFU looks amazing. Pro.
EnokMolkeHansson
i need those. i don't have a driver's license or car but i need those purdy wheels.
thegreatmagnet
Could you detail how you did these?
redcoatactual
I did in another comment.
cheezzpuff
Any chance you have process/equipment pics? Those are stellar
lpooptoomuch
you put a negative charge on the part and you spray it with positively charged powder and that makes it stick, then the whole thing goes in a oven that causes the powder to melt into a glossy hard shell.
wadatahmydamie
Yes. And also if you fuck the temperature up by a few degrees, or the time by a few minutes, you have to start over
redcoatactual
It's actually fairly forgiving as far as over curing goes. But under curing will make the coating brittle and easy to chip.
wadatahmydamie
I’ve got a buddy who’s a powder coat virtuoso. I used to help him prep, using MEK to clean aluminum. He figured out that the only way to do white on these big posts with thin components was to turn off the oven halfway through the cycle and run them twice. Couldn’t scratch his stuff with my house key lol
redcoatactual
I have a section of exhaust pipe I coated for customers to beat on with a wrench to try and chip or crack it. It's incredibly durable if cured right.
wadatahmydamie
Anyway, I’m far from being an expert, but I know the process and your stuff looks fucking great
redcoatactual
I sprayed the prismatic color as the base coat. Then partially cure in the oven. Cool down the wheel, then spray the color. Illusion violet and illusion ice for these. Then take a micro vacuum or a wet finger and carefully remove the powder where you want it to be prismatic still. Then another partial cure. Then clear coat and full cure. Nothing fancy equipment wise. A basic powdercoat setup can be done for under $500.
PrincessLeliana
Those look absolutely amazing.
theshinobi23
Neat. They really do look great. Just curious, though: will you have to clean up the outer edges any, or does the coating not affect the seal to the tires?
redcoatactual
No it seals fine. If they're fancy race wheels that have the knurled area, then I'll mask that off. But for every day wheels it's fine. Same way they come from the factory.
theshinobi23
Nice. Didn't know if the metallic sparkles were actually gritty and might create a slightly porous surface for a slow leak. Very cool to see, and glad to hear it doesn't require extra work or anything.