This might be a stupid question, but here it goes. Once something is powdercoated, can it be "un-coated"?

 

Answer is yes. It has to be sandblasted to the raw infinished surface.

 

Cool,thanks!

 

Good luck.....I am going to get my OEM wheels sandblasted and then powercoated semi gloss black....I'll keep you posted

 

what is the average cost to sandblast and powdercoat wheels?

 

I called a local reputable powdercoater (Used by the company I work for) and they quoted me $150 to sandblast and powdercoat all four wheels. They said that matte, semi gloss or gloss black would be the same price. I will post pics when they get done.

 

That's a relly good price, I was quoted about $100 a piece (sandblast included).

 

The $150 includes: sandblast and powdercoat, doe NOT include mount/dismount of tires. Keep in mind that my price is due to business relations.

 

Who are you using? I am in socal and would like get my wheels done...even if its not as good as your price.

 

Seven S Powder Coating in Riverside, CA. If interested, let me know. I can refer you through my company. I am planning on dismounting the wheels this weekend and dropping them off beginning of next week.

 

Damn that is a great price. I paid $125 for each wheel on my Chevelle.

 

There is a shop in memphis that does great work.

www.rickspowdercoat.com

I called and was quoted $50 per wheel for sandblast and powder coat any color.

 

Are you guys concerned about the wheels being weakened by the heat? There seems to be mixed opinions out there on this.

 

A powdercoating oven is roughly 400 degrees, your brakes get much much hotter than this. I do not think that the heat would weaken the wheels. Remember that you can harden metals by heating them and then submersing them in used motor oil.

 

Yeah, if OEM can powdercoat wheels, I am confident that re-doing the process will not harm the wheels, especially a mere 400 degrees.
Also, many types of metals are heat treated for strength and durability, such as tooling for machinery.