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EagleKeeper · 06-14-2010, 10:06 PM

There was a company listed on here somewhere that is in California. They do the powder coating from rims. They send you rims already done and charge you $2500 or so. You send them your rims and get $2000 back like a core charge. Does anyone remember the site or has used the site with sucess?

mikeSS · 06-14-2010, 11:46 PM

thats a pretty good deal.... but a bit of a process.... my local shop will take the rims off and put them back on with the power coating for 500....

Chrisrp454 · 06-15-2010, 08:16 AM

It might be http://calchrome.com/images/chrome_l...layers_all.php
I know Autobot used them, they did a great job.

EagleKeeper · 06-15-2010, 10:36 AM

Thanks guys. I found some people here in Austin, TX that do powder coating but they cannot take the tires off or put them on the rims. I would have to drop my car off at the dealership, have them take the tires off, then I take the rims to get coated, bring them back to the dealer...etc. It sounds easier to do the core charge thing.

Rockin the BlueSS · 06-15-2010, 01:41 PM

www.westcoastcamaro.com does them in chrome and black i think ...

g-townmach · 06-15-2010, 11:12 PM

If you're in Austin, I can highly recommend CMT (Consolidated Metal Technologies) in Round Rock. www.cmtfinishing.com

We use them on average about once a week mostly for anodizing/electropolishing/various other plating but have had several things powdercoated over the years. We have been using them for about 7 years.

They do solid work and have a quick turn. Call and ask for MaryAnne, she'll hook you up with a quote.

Oh, and just pull your wheels off, run them up to a NTB or Discount, have them dismounted. Then run the wheels to powdercoat. When they are done, reverse order. Ehh, its that easy.

BTW, I thought I read more than one thread about how calchrome was ripping people off on that wheel exchange crap. Could be another company, idk. But dude, its stupid to ship your big heavy wheels to freakin cali to get powdercoated. Theres is PLENTY of places to serve you in the Austin area. If you'd like more references on good plating/powdercoated shops let me know... We have experience with more than a couple. I just posted CMT b/c they do the best work out of all others I know.

06-14-2010, 10:06 PM	#1
EagleKeeper Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 110 View My Garage	Stupid question due to lack of research... There was a company listed on here somewhere that is in California. They do the powder coating from rims. They send you rims already done and charge you $2500 or so. You send them your rims and get $2000 back like a core charge. Does anyone remember the site or has used the site with sucess?

06-15-2010, 08:16 AM	#3
Chrisrp454 Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS M6, 98Z28 M6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Granbury, Tx Posts: 1,532 View My Garage	It might be http://calchrome.com/images/chrome_l...layers_all.php I know Autobot used them, they did a great job. __________________ Always Remember! Rest in Peace Brothers 9/11/2001. And thanks to all those who defend and serve! Ordered 5/23/2009 3400 with TPW of 08/03/09 3800 8/11/2009 Arrived 8/21/2009 2SS/RS/Aqua Blue/Grey Interior

06-15-2010, 01:41 PM	#5
Rockin the BlueSS The New Guy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 1,147	www.westcoastcamaro.com does them in chrome and black i think ... __________________ Wiper Reservoir Relocation Thread

06-15-2010, 11:12 PM	#6
g-townmach I FARTED Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: cen-tex Posts: 870	If you're in Austin, I can highly recommend CMT (Consolidated Metal Technologies) in Round Rock. www.cmtfinishing.com We use them on average about once a week mostly for anodizing/electropolishing/various other plating but have had several things powdercoated over the years. We have been using them for about 7 years. They do solid work and have a quick turn. Call and ask for MaryAnne, she'll hook you up with a quote. Oh, and just pull your wheels off, run them up to a NTB or Discount, have them dismounted. Then run the wheels to powdercoat. When they are done, reverse order. Ehh, its that easy. BTW, I thought I read more than one thread about how calchrome was ripping people off on that wheel exchange crap. Could be another company, idk. But dude, its stupid to ship your big heavy wheels to freakin cali to get powdercoated. Theres is PLENTY of places to serve you in the Austin area. If you'd like more references on good plating/powdercoated shops let me know... We have experience with more than a couple. I just posted CMT b/c they do the best work out of all others I know. __________________

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06-14-2010, 11:46 PM	#2
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	thats a pretty good deal.... but a bit of a process.... my local shop will take the rims off and put them back on with the power coating for 500....

06-15-2010, 10:36 AM	#4
EagleKeeper Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 110 View My Garage	Thanks guys. I found some people here in Austin, TX that do powder coating but they cannot take the tires off or put them on the rims. I would have to drop my car off at the dealership, have them take the tires off, then I take the rims to get coated, bring them back to the dealer...etc. It sounds easier to do the core charge thing.