change colour of alloy wheels

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14 years 11 months ago #165102 by jdmcorolla
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hey guys, i currently have a Toyota corolla with 16" T sport alloy wheels that i like and don't really want to change them to anything else so i was thinking of getting them sprayed to a different colour, does anyone know any places around Coventry that can do the wheels for me for a decent price? and also if i get them sprayed will they last long and not start to peel off
also it will be most welcome if you guys can suggest some colours :)

thanks in advance guys and all the best :D

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14 years 11 months ago #165115 by Chris CW
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Birmingham City Powder Coaters ;) not painted as such, but coated in plastic! Had mine done there, just £20 a wheel - Google them and check out their site for some inspiration! Or if you fancy a DIY route, I could find you some guides if you want

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14 years 11 months ago #165117 by jdmcorolla
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Chris CW wrote: Birmingham City Powder Coaters ;) not painted as such, but coated in plastic! Had mine done there, just £20 a wheel - Google them and check out their site for some inspiration! Or if you fancy a DIY route, I could find you some guides if you want

I just checked the site out Chris and they seem pretty good well really good lol, they are cheap and they are close by aswell,
but i want to ask you as you have got yours done there, is it long lasting meaning will it start peeling or looking bad after a while?
thanks man and i don't want to take the DIY route as i aint good with paint and rather have it done properly :)

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14 years 11 months ago #165123 by Han
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purple.


Take a look at my Toyota Corolla T Sport project log!! www.warwickshiremodified.co.uk/forum/pro...t-sport?limitstart=0

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14 years 11 months ago #165125 by jdmcorolla
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Mikehudson wrote: purple.

lol really? it will be something unique and different lol
here is a pic of pink/purple:


i wanted something like this:

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14 years 11 months ago #165126 by jdmcorolla
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i need some neat cheap lowering springs as well to finish the look off...right now the rolla looks like a 4x4 lol
any suggestions?

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14 years 11 months ago #165139 by Vwpolodave
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Neon green wheels n check eBay for springs/ coilovers


EAT,SLEEP WM

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14 years 11 months ago #165178 by shanners
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Search the forum for "powder coating" there are endless threads on it!

Or do an Andyfloss and rattle can 'em. Can look pretty good if done right (mask the tyres, unlike Andy! <!-- s:lol: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_lol.gif" alt=":lol:" title="Laughing" /><!-- s:lol: --> )

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14 years 11 months ago #165202 by jdmcorolla
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shanners wrote: Search the forum for "powder coating" there are endless threads on it!

Or do an Andyfloss and rattle can 'em. Can look pretty good if done right (mask the tyres, unlike Andy! <!-- s:lol: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_lol.gif" alt=":lol:" title="Laughing" /><!-- s:lol: --> )

lol thanks shanners, will search the forum and don't really wana do a DIY job as i might mess them up but i will see if i gain confidence lol

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14 years 11 months ago #165204 by Chris CW
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I wouldn't blame you, I'm not happy with DIY spraying either!

I got my alloys done in August and their still spot on minus acouple of stone chips (heard the stones hitting aswell, and they sounded big!), I just used a permanent marker to cover the spots lol . I also grazed the curb at one point and they took it pretty well, pretty happy overall bearing in mind I did them this way as I'm useless at preserving alloys!

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