I have a set of Fikse Fm-10's which have a satin finish. I would like to know if anyone has any recommendation for re-doing these wheels in Anodized black or Powder coating them black - also a recommendation on who to use in the New York area.

Thanks,

 

I have the same Fikse's, it is a major pain in the ***. That anodized finish is tough as hell but is the absolute lightest coating available. The best best is the re-anodize. Powdercoating "Forged" Alum wheels was frowned upon when I looked due to the heat. Some places said no problem others said not a good idea. BTW: Painting and clear would add 1 lb per wheel according to my wheel guy.

Good luck.

 

I have powder coated wheels with out any issues. I vote powder coat.

 

depends on your budget, isn't anodizing twice as much as powder coating? Don't know if it's worth it. I think power coating.

 

anodizing is tougher but no places that I know of in NY.

I was looking for a place in the NY area as well and couldn't find any.

I believe something about the chemicals involved makes it hard to have

that sort of a shop in or near the city.

 

Proformance in New Rochelle, Westchester County. Aka the Wheel Guy.

Builds 3pc wheels in house, custom fabrication and powder coating. They are regarded as one of the best Wheel shops around. They even build some 3pc wheels for some major companies.

The Wheel Guy
55 Plain Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 654-1010

 

There is a place on Long Island that does it. I know the place is nearby Lindenhurst, although it is not in Lindenhurst. I think it is located on Great Neck Road. They do anodizing there, I am sorry that I cannot help out with the name or more details.

 

Thanks Guys for your input...

 

Powder coating....

 

Those rims look great!