Inliners International Forums General Discussion Body & Paint paint for wheels

Hey! Can powder coat come in a can? I bought wheels and they are primered only. I want the best coating to resist the elements. They are replacement wheels for the rusty originals of which only 3 match. $35 ea. to sandblast,$240 for a set of 4 with moons from the local swap meet, so I sprung for the new ones. Now they need paint to protect them so what are your recomendations?

I saw a powder coating kit from Harbor Freight for about $100 dollars.

MBHD

I don't know if I should thank you or not for that response- ha. Of course I'm hoping for something like that for a lot less moolah! I am grateful though for your quick response. This message board is terrific for info exchange.

Tim, I had 5 wheels powder coated and they had to be sand-blasted and perfectly clean. I sandblasted them myself, saving $20 a wheel. It cost me $25 a wheel to have them powder coated and I'm very happy with the results. It's MUCH tougher than any paint I've seen.

Tim,
I sandblasted and powder coated my wheels myself and was very pleased with the results. Was easier than I thought it would be.
I bought a used powder coater off eBay for $35 and picked up a used oven from Craig's List for $15 (I should have checked the "Free" listings). I found the correct color powder at www.powderbuythepound.com
Jim Yergin