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Powder coated 4Runner / FJ wheels

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by rogotoko, Mar 14, 2016.

  1. Mar 14, 2016 at 4:52 PM
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    rogotoko

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    Just in case anyone else ever wondered what it looks like when you powder coat 7 spoke OEM wheels in Gunmetal Grey, they look awesome! Can't wait to get these things on my Speedway Blue 07.

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  2. Mar 14, 2016 at 5:04 PM
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    Very nice!! I like them.
     
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  3. Mar 14, 2016 at 5:06 PM
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    That looks good. Care to say how much it cost?
     
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  4. Mar 14, 2016 at 5:17 PM
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    $75 a piece with B17 stripper. I have about 500 into them, including purchase price. It was worth it to me to get it done. Plus, I helped a new powdercoater get his business off the ground a bit.
     
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  5. Mar 14, 2016 at 5:22 PM
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    ...oh and there are subtle metallic sparkles in the coating. Can't really see it in the pics, but they look great. I'm gonna have this guy do my Trek Superfly Full Suspension too. RC Hotcoats in Timonium MD.
     
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    Look great and at a price that is hard to beat.
     
  7. Mar 14, 2016 at 5:25 PM
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    I've seen other guys on here mention getting $50 bucks per wheel, but I couldn't find a better deal around here. Plus, this guy is the kind of guy you want to see succeed in the business. Hard worker and shows a genuine interest in your project.
     
  8. Mar 14, 2016 at 5:27 PM
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    I see you're in Wilmington, Scott. There a also a great powder coater near you. North East Powder coat. They've done mountain bikes for me.
     
  9. Mar 14, 2016 at 5:42 PM
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    You down here in ILM?
     
  10. Mar 14, 2016 at 5:44 PM
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    I think I am in a different Wilmington...NC.
     
  11. Mar 14, 2016 at 6:11 PM
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    Just keep throwin' money at it.
    Those look nice! Good color choice, I bet they will look nice mounted up. I'm guessing there is not a Les Schwab where you are (I think they are a Northwest only company) but the will blast and powerboat for $25 a wheel. I sent them off with my fj40's wheels and the turned out good. The colors are limited and the turn around time is slow though.
     
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  12. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:14 PM
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    Oh I thought you were in Delaware. My bad.
     
  13. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:15 PM
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    I wish we had a 25 dollar guy here. That would be awesome!
     
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    Looks good, can't wait to see them installed.
     
  15. Mar 15, 2016 at 7:31 AM
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    that's a good looking wheel.
     
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    Any updates with them mounted up?
     
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    we need pics
     
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    I have a guy that charges $50cdn/wheel cash...lol!

    Those wheels look amazing!!!
     
  20. Sep 11, 2017 at 8:26 PM
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    IMAG0807.jpg Man, I thought this thread died. lol. Here are the pics of them mounted up and on the truck:IMAG0658.jpg
     
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