Graham1984 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I am debating if I like the wolfrace sharks that are currently on my car or the old mania vortex r's that were on there previously, I was tempted to refurb one set at some point and possibly keep the others as a winter set to keep them in better condition. There is a place down the road that I have spoken too that quoted me around £350, looking at their websites these are the standard finishes so any idea's/opinions would be great. I cant be arse to buy another set of wheels though. Here is the finished options http://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk/wheel-finishes/standard/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 £350 to do what ? powder coat the whole wheel or powder coat centers with polished lip ? Either sounds expensive to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 £350 to do what ? powder coat the whole wheel or powder coat centers with polished lip ? Either sounds expensive to me I was meant to put £300, iirc it was to powder coat the whole wheel (it was ages ago I spoke to them) I was more just trying to get ideas over how to get them finished or what ones to get done. They are split rims though and lepsons are about the same price, this company if just more conveniently placed and it saves me the ball ache of sending off the wheels as I could drop off the car and pick them up possibly at the end of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I didn't think either the wheel mania or wolfrace were splitrims ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Wolfrace Sharks are not split rims they are cast imitations with a stick on shiny lip I have no idea on your other set however as a guide a good wheel specialist should be charging around £150 to powder coat your wheels and center caps assuming there is no serious damage and you have the tyres removed yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Wolfrace sharks are imitation split rims Graham. I have two sets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 I didn't think either the wheel mania or wolfrace were splitrims ? Not the actual one's but similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Wolfrace sharks are imitation split rims Graham. I have two sets! Do you like yours as I am undecided atm if I like seeing that much behind the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomo8568 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 This is what my sharks look like redone. If it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 This is what my sharks look like redone. If it helps. http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z364/Thomo8568/00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000014C.jpg That does help thanks, I am just undecided on having black wheels and was more tempted to get mine done one of the colours in my starting post link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 The fake bolts could well be plastic and when pre baked will melt, or if dipped in phosphoric acid will melt £300 is way too much for just powder coating in one colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 The fake bolts could well be plastic and when pre baked will melt, or if dipped in phosphoric acid will melt £300 is way too much for just powder coating in one colour The next question would be how much and where then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I had two sets of Wolfrace sharks first the silver then the polished and carbon dipped spoke design and in my opinion the sharks are an excellent value wheel for the supra and look good in pretty much any colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 These are what I have/had which I think look better. I was under the impression having a polished lip made it a nightmare for having lacquer as it never really bonds/lasts. One of these wheels has a slight ding in it which would need removing and is an 18inch wheel. It would also be the only set I could send as they are not on the car. Edit, the above pictures are now changing my thoughts...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 The next question would be how much and where then the bolts are just part of the aluminium wheel and will not be damaged by dipping etc I paid £150 a set for my mr2 and supra wheels to be dipped and powder coated at stella blast up here but you should be able to find a local company that can do yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Call Ibrar then take it from there, i'm sure the mania's have plastic bolts. no idea on the wolfrace I'd have thought £200 would see them done. Edited January 13, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Mania vortex R's FTW! Keep them mate makes the car imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Call Ibrar then take it from there, i'm sure the mania's have plastic bolts. no idea on the wolfrace I'd have thought £200 would see them done. Get Ibrar to do them mate, his prices are really rather good for the work he does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Get Ibrar to do them mate, his prices are really rather good for the work he does It's just the sending a receiving things that is the problem with work, as I am not in any set location and it can change daily I can't really take a day off to wait for a delivery or a courier to collect hence why me dropping them off and collecting is preferred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 It's just the sending a receiving things that is the problem with work, as I am not in any set location and it can change daily I can't really take a day off to wait for a delivery or a courier to collect hence why me dropping them off and collecting is preferred. Ah yes I know your problem, Well I worked out its £132 to send my wheels to ibrar and sent back, so I will probably end up driving up there with them with a mate as will be cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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