San Antonio - Any shops do powder coating around here?

[TAG UR IT]

Just like the title says....

Anyone know of any performance shops that can do powder coating for our Brembos? I want my Brembos blue to match my wave blue metallic accents on the car. Thanks for any help!

[CamaroSkooter]

I know Steve's (Koolwip) friend with "Wheel Fix It" can do powdercoating, but I don't know if they can do the calipers as well as the rims...

...which reminds me, I need to call them back...

[TAG UR IT]

I got in touch with a guy from Lethal Performance. I think I'll let him do them if he can give me a good price.

[Dave_O]

TAG, I can't wait until you are done with this thing! It sounds like you are doing a TON of SWEET sh!t to it!!

[TAG UR IT]

I have a lot of stuff PLANNED. Getting it done is proving to be freaking TOUGH!!!

And I don't think I'll ever be ....."done."....LMAO!

[Dave_O]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I have a lot of stuff PLANNED. Getting it done is proving to be freaking TOUGH!!!

And I don't think I'll ever be ....."done."....LMAO!

LOL, I am SURE!!! BUT, I have faith in ya!!! BTW, how bout hem BEARS! LOL, it's so hard to be proud of that win sunday!!! Cleveland is SOOO bad!!

[TAG UR IT]

Man...I just don't know about this one.

We were planning on heading up to Chicago to see the Vikings play the Bears on Dec 27th....but....don't know with their current record...and how it's all going to turn out. IF they bite it bad, we're going to pass. If they pull off a few more wins, we'll go.

Just hope it isn't -12 below when we land this time. HOLY SH!T!!! LMAO! Dude...2 degrees at the start of the game...and the offensive linemen are NUTS keeping with tradition (no long sleeves).

[Dave_O]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Man...I just don't know about this one.

We were planning on heading up to Chicago to see the Vikings play the Bears on Dec 27th....but....don't know with their current record...and how it's all going to turn out. IF they bite it bad, we're going to pass. If they pull off a few more wins, we'll go.

Just hope it isn't -12 below when we land this time. HOLY SH!T!!! LMAO! Dude...2 degrees at the start of the game...and the offensive linemen are NUTS keeping with tradition (no long sleeves).

Yea, I know...We NEED a O-LINE!!! I have been saying this for a LONG time....
That'd be pretty sweet, comin up for the game!!! I am in a debate with myself right now....Asking for Christmas gift of 1. going to Bears @ Lions in Jan....or 2. Going to Camaro5 Fest in April!!! I think I am leaning more towards 2, but don't know!! I MIGHT be able to convince my dad to go to the fest, he like cars...not as much as me, but we go to the World Of Wheels here in Chicago every year for the past few, minus last yr when I was in Disney...
and yea, they are NUTS following that tradition...doesnt the d-line follow it too? Either way, the ones who do are nuts!!!

[TAG UR IT]

I konw all offensive lineman do. Not sure about D. Freaking CRAZY....NO idea how they do it!

[Dave_O]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I konw all offensive lineman do. Not sure about D. Freaking CRAZY....NO idea how they do it!

ME EITHER!!! Hell, I can DEAL with it, with underamour and jackets!!! But I don't like it!!! I don't like it SO MUCH, that I plan on moving to...possibly Miami, once I graduate!

[TiradoCustomCoatings]

Might be a little late, but did you find somebody to do the powder coating on your Brembo's? We are located in Seguin, Tx.

Brembo calipers completed:

Front pair








Rear pair








Bolt heads coated to match calipers














Brembo's for STM
Color: Wet black w/clear coat













Rear brembo's:
Color: Candy red w/clear

[TAG UR IT]

HOLY COW! No. I have not yet done my calipers. I am currently discussing this with Lethal Performace...process, time, cost, etc.

What is the process you use (single/double coat, etc) and if I were to remove all 4 of my calipers from my wheels taking them in and dropping them off, how long would it take for you to get them done and what is your price?

The pix above look FANTASTIC.

[TAG UR IT]

WOOPS! I'm reading your site info right now. I have a feeling I'll be calling you.

Looks like you do some nice work.

[TiradoCustomCoatings]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

HOLY COW! No. I have not yet done my calipers. I am currently discussing this with Lethal Performace...process, time, cost, etc.

What is the process you use (single/double coat, etc) and if I were to remove all 4 of my calipers from my wheels taking them in and dropping them off, how long would it take for you to get them done and what is your price?

The pix above look FANTASTIC.

Thank you, we take alot of pride in our work.

Depending on the color you want, you will be getting a minimum of 2 layers. One layer being the actual color, and we include a free clear coat on calipers for better durability. We use a powder coat clear, not a paint clear. If you are going with a candy color (2 layers), you would have a total of 3 layers once you add the clear coat.

We can coat a set of calipers in 2-3 days, they must be completely disassembled to speed up the process.

For 4 pairs of calipers we charge $150, that is for any color and with a free powder coat clear.

[TiradoCustomCoatings]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

WOOPS! I'm reading your site info right now. I have a feeling I'll be calling you.

Looks like you do some nice work.

Let me know if you have any other questions.
Just a couple more teasers

[TAG UR IT]

Ok. I'd like to get all four corners done in my accent paint color...or color closest to the paint color. It's called "wave blue metallic and is off the GM 08' paint chart, code: 482-P. I doubt there will be such a coat that is called that or is identical. But, after doing some searching, I've found a few that are pretty close. The blue color below is what I'm trying to match....added a few photos to try to give you an idea.

So, I'd be looking at $150 for all four and it would take about 2 to 3 days, given I drop them off completely disassembled? ...that is, if we can find a color that would go on in one coat?

[TAG UR IT]

I just remembered....I got these d@mn brake weights on my freaking calipers. How would we handle those?

[TiradoCustomCoatings]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Ok. I'd like to get all four corners done in my accent paint color...or color closest to the paint color. It's called "wave blue metallic and is off the GM 08' paint chart, code: 482-P. I doubt there will be such a coat that is called that or is identical. But, after doing some searching, I've found a few that are pretty close.

So, I'd be looking at $150 for all four and it would take about 2 to 3 days, given I drop them off completely disassembled? ...that is, if we can find a color that would go on in one coat?

If your looking for a custom color, that would be a little bit more.
Here is how I usually handle custom colors:

1. A sample panel needs to be made to send in to my powder coat supplier.

2. Powder coating supplier mails sample swatches.

Depending on how exact you want the color to match, you can be looking at anywhere from $30-$40, and up to $800 for an EXACT color match. The reason it's so expensive for an exact match is there is a minimum order of lbs to order plus a charge to make the powder from scratch.

Usually my powder coat supplier will have colors in stock that are similar or close to what you are looking for. If they have a color in stock that is similar, I would simply charge you what the powder costs $30-$40.

[TiradoCustomCoatings]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I just remembered....I got these d@mn brake weights on my freaking calipers. How would we handle those?

Only thing I can think of is removing them and installing them after powder coating. If we coat everything together, you won't be able to remove those weights afterward.

[TAG UR IT]

Total Travel Estimates: 50 minutes / 46.73 miles from my house to your shop.

Do you think you have any blues there close to what I've got shown?

I think we might have to remove and replace the brake weights. ...maybe...on one hand, it would completely cover them and make them less noticable. On the other, ...well, they DID come with the car...and maybe should be coated. That would prevent them from ever falling off....hrm...

[TiradoCustomCoatings]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Total Travel Estimates: 50 minutes / 46.73 miles from my house to your shop.

Do you think you have any blues there close to what I've got shown?

I don't have anything like that here in stock, it would have to be ordered.
The best thing would be to buy a small amount of paint from a paint shop and make a sample panel. You would be looking at probably $20 for the paint, if that. I can do all this for you as I have access to a paint shop here locally.

I'm sure my powder supplier can get something close.

[TAG UR IT]

PM sent.

[TAG UR IT]

This is gonna be fun....

[TAG UR IT]

I swear...someone needs to get their car painted that color....

[Dave_O]

i don't think I could..... But I'm sure it'll look SICK!!! A local dealer had 2 CGM, 1 Summit, 1 VR, 1 Black....i have wanted CGM through pictures...now its between CGM and Summit!!!