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Re: Let's see your black wheels!
[Re: Hitman340]
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10/31/11 11:33 PM
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From 1968. My 64 Dodge. Not very pretty. Strictly business.
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Re: Let's see your black wheels!
[Re: Hitman340]
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11/01/11 12:55 PM
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Here is a look at my new carbon fiber dipped wheels.There kinda black.This is a new service we are offering at our shop.You can do most anything and have many patterns to choose from.
Have seen U-tube video's of this process. Really like the look but what prevents the finish from tearing or being damaged from the lug nuts?
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Re: Let's see your black wheels!
[Re: fun4door]
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11/01/11 06:45 PM
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I know its not a mopar but a fun toy for the street. These are the Billet Specialties Street Lite's that I had powder coated to look like the comp wheels.
Question for ya, when they powdercoat, I guess they are able to mask off parts you don't want coated? I was thinking of doing mine as a copy of the black weld magnum 2.0's, so that not all of the wheel is black...just wasn't sure about the powder coating process for that
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Re: Let's see your black wheels!
[Re: mshred]
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11/01/11 06:54 PM
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I know its not a mopar but a fun toy for the street. These are the Billet Specialties Street Lite's that I had powder coated to look like the comp wheels.
Question for ya, when they powdercoat, I guess they are able to mask off parts you don't want coated? I was thinking of doing mine as a copy of the black weld magnum 2.0's, so that not all of the wheel is black...just wasn't sure about the powder coating process for that
I just told him what I wanted taped off and he was able to do it. You really have to look close but there are a couple very minor spots where the black bled through but overall looks fantastic and wasn't gonna pay $400 plus per wheel for the originals.
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Re: Let's see your black wheels!
[Re: fun4door]
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11/01/11 11:31 PM
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I know its not a mopar but a fun toy for the street. These are the Billet Specialties Street Lite's that I had powder coated to look like the comp wheels.
Question for ya, when they powdercoat, I guess they are able to mask off parts you don't want coated? I was thinking of doing mine as a copy of the black weld magnum 2.0's, so that not all of the wheel is black...just wasn't sure about the powder coating process for that
I just told him what I wanted taped off and he was able to do it. You really have to look close but there are a couple very minor spots where the black bled through but overall looks fantastic and wasn't gonna pay $400 plus per wheel for the originals.
cool good info! yea i feel ya on the price, I can't afford the real weld magnums, and i sure as heck don't want to drive with them on the street and possibly break them
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Re: Let's see your black wheels!
[Re: Hitman340]
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11/02/11 06:42 AM
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The finish is not bullet proof for sure.It is not as tough as power coat so you do have to be careful and use wheel washers.I went as far as to even take the sharp edge off the wheel side of the washers.The finish is cleared with a urethane automotive grade clear coat when done.Not really any different than the process used on a new factory wheel on the cars we drive everyday.
Thanks for the reply, that would be a neat look on my 64.
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Re: Let's see your black wheels!
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11/02/11 10:51 PM
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I know its not a mopar but a fun toy for the street. These are the Billet Specialties Street Lite's that I had powder coated to look like the comp wheels.
Question for ya, when they powdercoat, I guess they are able to mask off parts you don't want coated? I was thinking of doing mine as a copy of the black weld magnum 2.0's, so that not all of the wheel is black...just wasn't sure about the powder coating process for that
I just told him what I wanted taped off and he was able to do it. You really have to look close but there are a couple very minor spots where the black bled through but overall looks fantastic and wasn't gonna pay $400 plus per wheel for the originals.
one more thing I forgot to mention- do you know how hard it would be to remove the powder coating? is there a way to get the wheels back to the polished look if you ever wanted to?
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Re: Let's see your black wheels!
[Re: mshred]
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11/03/11 04:53 PM
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I know its not a mopar but a fun toy for the street. These are the Billet Specialties Street Lite's that I had powder coated to look like the comp wheels.
Question for ya, when they powdercoat, I guess they are able to mask off parts you don't want coated? I was thinking of doing mine as a copy of the black weld magnum 2.0's, so that not all of the wheel is black...just wasn't sure about the powder coating process for that
I just told him what I wanted taped off and he was able to do it. You really have to look close but there are a couple very minor spots where the black bled through but overall looks fantastic and wasn't gonna pay $400 plus per wheel for the originals.
one more thing I forgot to mention- do you know how hard it would be to remove the powder coating? is there a way to get the wheels back to the polished look if you ever wanted to?
I actually have no idea how hard it would be to get back to original. Sorry about that
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Re: Let's see your black wheels!
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11/03/11 04:58 PM
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Great looking cars here guys!
That looks nice. 
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