Powder Coat Wheels

[Gismo]

I want to get my R105 wheels powder coated, what are my local (Montrose) options?
Any ideas on how long the process takes and can i simply drop the car off??

[zimbo]

Why whats wrong with the colour you have already? They're perfect on your car as is Boss... :cool:

[john]

Most places just want the wheels, No car No tyres;)

[zimbo]

John your still alive then?? :lol:

[Gismo]

Why whats wrong with the colour you have already? They're perfect on your car as is Boss... :cool:The laquer is peeling off, happened when i washed the car :D i knew it was dangerous, me, washing cars :Whistle:

[Crombers]

The laquer is peeling off, happened when i washed the car :D i knew it was dangerous, me, washing cars :Whistle:

Well get rid of that bloody bucket :rolleyes:

[Big Gordy]

The buckets OK......its the sponge that's killing it:eek::moonie:

[Crombers]

Ok smart:moonie: , bucket, sponge & fairy 'BIN' :thumbs up:

Mods, eh!!

[bazzaric]

I got recommended to a place in Carnoustie...not overly local, but close enough?

[Ivano]

The laquer is peeling off, happened when i washed the car :D i knew it was dangerous, me, washing cars :Whistle:

I have a problem with my Silver version R105s with the laquer bubbling etc. It is so frustrating.. well looks like the Black variants have issues aswell..

Don't know where MINI are getting these wheels from but the quality is poor. I'm on my second set and still i have problems with them :argh::argh:

[Bazthemod]

My 105's have a lacquer problem too... had them off over winter, just raked them out to go back on the car and i have black blotches all over the finish on every alloy. Wont wash of as it seems to be actually under the finish. :sad::sad::sad:

[zimbo]

Alan & Baz I think you should both get back to the dealers and try get the wheels replaced under warrenty for the wheels being faulty...

[Forbes]

Go together

[Craig]

yeah thats bad for a set of wheels that are over £1000 without tyres.. :frown::frown:

as for powder coaters.... they all normally just want the wheels with no tyres or car.. ;) If you want a set of wheels to put on the car while you do this, I have a set you can borrow.. :yes nod:

[Bazthemod]

I bought mine off Fiona ... not sure what dealer she got them from?

Will any dealer give me time of day if i dont have proof of purchase or how old they are? :confused: Plus they will blame the kerbing anyway!:rolleyes:

Thinking of getting them powdercoated but not sure what finish to go for.

[Ivano]

Alan & Baz I think you should both get back to the dealers and try get the wheels replaced under warrenty for the wheels being faulty...

My first set were all replaced under warranty which i was delighted with.. but i only got 1 year warranty on the replaced warranty wheels which is now up, so in my case i can do nothing...

But it is certainly worth a try for the wheels in question here if the car is within its main warranty period...

[Scottie]

I bought mine off Fiona ... not sure what dealer she got them from?

Will any dealer give me time of day if i dont have proof of purchase or how old they are? :confused: Plus they will blame the kerbing anyway!:rolleyes:

Thinking of getting them powdercoated but not sure what finish to go for.

You kerbed my alloys:hand::hand:

think I got them from that dealer in Stirling.

[RyanK]

I would highly recommend Motorwerks in Aberdeen after seeing their work on other folks wheels. They will send your wheels down to Pristine down south. Hope im not commercial posting here but.. http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/aberdeen/business-guide/feature/motorwerks/38619

PPS Glassfibre in Aberdeen (inverurie) are also good. Ask for kieth

[Bazthemod]

You kerbed my alloys:hand::hand:

think I got them from that dealer in Stirling.

Yeh i know, felt sick when i did it :sad:

Ahh lol i have no chance with them then :hand:

[Fester]

Cotech in Carnoustie did mine but is not the quickest at doing them. Good enough job though. Cant think of anyone else to hand but I know there are others local have heard that there is someone Montrose in the Broomfield Ind Estate

Stephen

[AndyP & Lenore]

<<<<<<<<<Makes mental note to give his 105's another thorough check over tomorrow when it's light.

A.

[MrMischief]

Coatech do good work :thumbs up:

If you come to Carnoustie feel free to let us know & you can stop by for a coffee ;)

[Ivano]

<<<<<<<<<Makes mental note to give his 105's another thorough check over tomorrow when it's light.

A.

You should be ok given that you have applied the Poorboys Wheel Sealant to your R105s :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

have heard that there is someone Montrose in the Broomfield Ind Estate

StephenHmm, interesting, will have a look next time home, i think i'm gonna have to get the tyres removed then :Whistle:

Craig,
Not sure your wheels will fit with my Porshe brakes :sad:

[Craig]

Hmm, interesting, will have a look next time home, i think i'm gonna have to get the tyres removed then :Whistle:

Craig,
Not sure your wheels will fit with my Porshe brakes :sad:

hmm, they are 18's so don't know if there is any other issue...:confused: width ?

[Gismo]

Have booked into Coatech for the 8th April, one day option, drop car off and then pick it up again, will advise on workmanship when it's completed :thumbs up:

[zimbo]

Alan thats the company I used for my original alloys i had on my silver Coop (which I still have) they painted them titanium for me, didnt do too bad a job I guess, but apparently Ewan was saying recently that he heard that their work is not that great these days because they do so much that they obviously rush through the jobs :frown:

If you need a shot of a set of wheels to put on your car while yours are away getting done, which will be easier for you and for them that way you still have your car to get about in. Then just let me know and I could see about giving you a loan of these alloys :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

Cheers Ali, but, i need 18" wheels as a minimum due to the Porsche brakes.
I could remove the wheels and take them up in Me Julie's car, but, that's too much hassle.
I'll simply drive up, drop the car off and get the train home :thumbs up:

I've heard differing reports on the quality, but, they are near me, so, worth a shot

[zimbo]

The wheels are 18" as well.

[shaunbhoy67]

how much roughly would it be to get wheels powder coated and how much for refurbishing also if anyone knows roughly

[Scottie]

long thread and I can't be bothered reading through it all so may have missed the colour you are powder coating the wheels.

So what colour are you going for??

[shaunbhoy67]

well im looking at black that is what im wanting just it would take a couple of days to do would it not?

[Gismo]

long thread and I can't be bothered reading through it all so may have missed the colour you are powder coating the wheels.

So what colour are you going for??Sorry, missed this thread, staying with black


well im looking at black that is what im wanting just it would take a couple of days to do would it not?There are 3 choices, hand in the wheels, hand in with tyres still on, or drive in with the car, which is what i'm doing.
Same day turn around is £250, but, only £160 if wheels only

[shaunbhoy67]

ah right cheers for that, where abouts are you getting yours done at or is that just a standard set price?

[Gismo]

Coatech in Carnoustie, standard set price

[shaunbhoy67]

sweet thanks for that!