Anyone know a local shop around here that can powder coat my 3 piece Champion wheels? They are showing major signs of age and need some work.

 

Figure Finishing in Manassas does fantastic powder coating. They're specialized in small detail oriented work.

 

But Josh, what about wheel dis-assembly and, more importantly, reassembly? Will they do that?

OP: The wheels will need to be resealed, they don't just bolt together. Begin you search with someone who can competently handle that, then find the powder guy.

 

I'm not certain on their mechanical proficiency with 3pc wheels. I do that part of it myself. There are a couple known custom wheel stores in the area, it would probably be easiest to contract the job through them to ensure they're assembled correctly.

 

Karma brings up a good point, but assuming that you've got all of that handled and you are just asking about the power coating, then +100 for figure finishing. They did the wheels on my Viper. If you decide to go with them and you need a discount PM me.

 

All you need is some proper silicon and a torque wrench (in lb. prob better), maybe thread locker depending. It isn't rocket science.

As a matter of fact multiple times I’ve seen BRAND NEW wheel sets from some of the top mfg.s around come with loose hardware of f-ed up sealing. I’d check torque and seal myself anyways on a new set.

Just call mfg. and ask on torque, any thread locker (usually none) and silicon specifics they use, usually any nonhardening / rtv = room temperature vulcanization will do, but some people swear by specific prod.s like Dow 832 for wheels that see high racing temps. Just don’t put any on mating surfaces b/c can change torque val.s as dries and/or temp fluctuation. Assemble wheels, torque optimally in some kind of cross pattern incrementally and then run a thick silicon bead on the outside seam of the halves. Typically let dry 24 hr.s and check torque val.s = done

 

taking a three piece wheel apart is pretty easy actually, check out the video

http://www.ccwheel.com/incs/technica...air_video.html