I'm looking at buying some silver alloys and having them powder coated black as I can't seem to find the design in black anywhere

Is this a good idea and does anybody know what kinda cost I'd be looking at?

Thanks

What size wheels, 20" or 22".
Cost will vary greatly dependong on the place you choose to do them.

I'd imagine your looking around the 80-120 mark per wheel for a decent job that involves them being stripped back and re coated. ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
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I pay £80 a corner for 22"s - all dipped and stripped then scratches filled and re-coated

I'd be reluctant to have alloy wheels dipped and stripped, this can weaken them Maybe one of the reasons that some 22" wheels are failing if they have had a refurb, there is no reason why you can't just give them a quick tidy up and recoat without stripping providing they have been powder coated beforehand and not wet painted. Some people get them shot blasted to strip them, again not ideal as it leaves the face all pitted and then requires a lot more prep work before coating. I like the idea of this process http://carbonstyles.com/

Andy- it was not meant literately, just meant they get all previous bit of paint off - they do get shot blasted

Like most things powdercoating is ok as long as the company is good, you can get lots of problems if they bake them too long or at too high a temperature. Lots of people have had there wheels done and had no problems, It's definitely better to try and get recommendations from people as to which company to use.
Same goes for shot blasting, it can alter the properties of the metal and if It's not done correctly. You can achieve the same surface Ra as machining depending on what shot you use.

Thanks guys.... On average, I'm looking at £100 per wheel extra which just isnt worth it on top of what i'd be paying initially anyway

What design are they Marc ? And are they in good condition ?

They are Kahn 5 spoke wheels and the guy would accept £500 cash for them

I used to have a set in black but a few unfortunate incidents with kerbs and nobhead drivers ensured their demise

In your search don't forget to add on money for removing, re-fitting and balancing of the tyres. Some companies around my area don't include that in there price, then there's the trouble of going to get the tyres put on and they scratch or score your newly refurbed alloys

Marc31 wrote:

They are Kahn 5 spoke wheels and the guy would accept £500 cash for them

I used to have a set in black but a few unfortunate incidents with kerbs and nobhead drivers ensured their demise

Are they genuine Kahn or replica's What is the condition of the wheels? Do they need a refurb or just a repaint?

Ady 555 wrote:

http://carbonstyles.com/

Think they may have gone bust Ady.............just tried the contact us form and failed then emailed and email bounced back

Wanted a price on my alloys doing.

Jonny, ive just spoke to the guy there they are having some building work done at the moment so arn't operating till a few weeks give them a ring on 0161 8348483.

Ady 555 wrote:

Marc31 wrote:

They are Kahn 5 spoke wheels and the guy would accept £500 cash for them

I used to have a set in black but a few unfortunate incidents with kerbs and nobhead drivers ensured their demise

Are they genuine Kahn or replica's What is the condition of the wheels? Do they need a refurb or just a repaint?

Well they appear genuine complete with stamps etc gonna leave it anyway, sounds more trouble than its worth!

Are there any particular makes of alloy i should stay away from??!

All replicas and copies. Only buy genuine wheels, i'm sure you will have read the other thread regarding replica wheels.