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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 03:10 AM
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Default Anywhere do paint wheels job in Bay?

Pricing?

i really want to paint my wheels after i lower my SW TC
anyone knows anywhere does wheel paint job?
perfer South bay

Thanks a lottt
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 04:13 AM
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Wheel Technique is Santa Clara... I think $125/wheel includes fixing curb rashes and painting.
MemoryFab in Union City... $125/wheel also replaces any decals you had on the wheels. They'll paint or powdercoat the wheels.
KwickSilver in South San Francisco... Not sure on prices but I hear they do good work too.
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Air2TheThrown
Wheel Technique is Santa Clara... I think $125/wheel includes fixing curb rashes and painting.

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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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so 125 per wheel?
ummmmm.........

because i m thinking i should paint my wheels by myself or take it to the shop..

thanks a lot for the info
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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if your comfortable with painting, I would do it yourself its not that hard
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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yeah, i watched the video on youtube.
it looks easy, but the problem is i m living in apartment, i need a garage to the paint job.
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jandaman
yeah, i watched the video on youtube.
it looks easy, but the problem is i m living in apartment, i need a garage to the paint job.
Man up. I paint stuff in my apartment all the time.
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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but if i want to paint my wheels to flat black. (my car is snow white)
which one i should get the best, and where i could get the best?
on ebay? pepboys??
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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duplicolor has wheel paint and clear coat. But you can also use any type of aerosol paint and clear coat it anyway. Go to stores like Pepboys, Kragen, Autozone, OSH, Home Depot, etc.
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i m very dumb ___ about paint job.
so first i have to put the clear coat on the wheel first and then put the color i want??

sorry about too many questions.=[
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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Painting your wheels yourself is not a very good idea unless you REALLY know what you are doing. I would not recommend painting if you are an everyday driver as well. Chips come real fast. Powder coating would be the best bet for you. I offer powdercoat as one of my services as well. Only $200 per set for solid color. PM me for more info. South bay as well.
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 02:15 AM
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per set
so 4 wheels = $400??

i went to pepboys today
i seem like figure out what i have to do on it, but i need to do more research before doing it
also i still have to wait til my SW got lowered on this saturday
then i m going starting doing it.

Thanks for opportunity
oh, thanks for the info captain!!
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jandaman
per set
so 4 wheels = $400??

i went to pepboys today
i seem like figure out what i have to do on it, but i need to do more research before doing it
also i still have to wait til my SW got lowered on this saturday
then i m going starting doing it.

Thanks for opportunity
oh, thanks for the info captain!!

No, he meant 200 for all 4 wheels. Thtas 50 each. Not bad at all.
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Wheel Techniques, they've been in business 22+ years.....I think they know a think or two
Go see Jeff, tell him Jeff with the blk/red Matrix sent ya
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Exactly I meant $200 for the set. Wheel Techniques does a great job but might be a lil expensive for what you want. I am the guy who did all the interior work on Jeff's Matrix so I defiantly know how good they are. If you need any repair I would recommend them as well. If it is just one color for $200 you can get the same job for half the price. Hope I can help.
Old Aug 21, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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ohhhh soundssss good^^

okay, pm you later, got to go sleep , work tomorrow.
working hard for my ride..hahaha
so basic gross black is possible in this price range??

thanks a lot
Old Aug 21, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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Damn $200 bucks to get them powder coated thats an awesome deal, how long would you need the wheels for to do this?
Old Aug 22, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Nightbeat
Damn $200 bucks to get them powder coated thats an awesome deal, how long would you need the wheels for to do this?
damn 200 is a good price, im also pretty interested. might be time for me to fix all the curbs on my super 7's.
Old Aug 24, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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if your good at painting do them yourself Ive done wheels myself and did a good job if not better then the shop without being overpriced .

ive went and bought spraycan ppg paints most paint stores have em and car stores. and a couple of ppg clear coat cans.

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