Powder Coating Wheels, What's The TOTAL Cost...

pugheaven · 9 May 2012 at 18:01

I believe you need to remove all valves/bearing etc etc and supply the wheels alone to a company. Just been quoted £85 for both wheels in any colour of my choice...

So, question is, who the hell do I take it to strip the wheels off and do the necessary? Anyone done this before, how much was the total cost of powder coating including any new bearings etc?

Also, where in the North West, either North Wales or Chester area has anyone used for this?

wazza300 · 9 May 2012 at 18:07

take the wheels to where you have your tyres fitted,ask them to take the tyres off,then just pull the valves out the rim,use a metal drift and a hammer and gently tap the bearings out

when the wheels have been coated you might need to dremmel or file off the coating where the bearings go as it will be a tight fit

VoG · 9 May 2012 at 18:30

according to a quick google, a full front & rear wheel bearing & dust seal kit will set you back £60.00 clicky clicky

pugheaven · 9 May 2012 at 20:42

Cheers guys, seems simple then, let a garage do the hard work lol... and then let them put them back together lol... that kits seems reasonable price so it's looking around £145 for the new bearings etc plus the powder coat PLUS whatever labour charge for the break down/rebuild...

Mucky_Pup · 9 May 2012 at 20:45

It should be easy enough for you to do in all honesty, some garages might not fancy having a wheeless bike lying around while you go off and get stuff powdercoated.

pugheaven · 9 May 2012 at 20:53

Mucky_Pup said:
It should be easy enough for you to do in all honesty, some garages might not fancy having a wheeless bike lying around while you go off and get stuff powdercoated.

Yeah problem is, after year of arsing about with my 205, I've lost the will for manual work now, I like to "ride in, hand over cash, come out with a finished job" lol. In other words, just want one place to do it, looks like I probably won't be able to do that though.

.one. · 9 May 2012 at 21:56

Removing a motorcycle tyre just needs a little muscle and a set of rim protectors when I am feeling lazy my mum does mine for me.

VoG · 9 May 2012 at 22:14

pugheaven said:
I like to "ride in, hand over cash, come out with a finished job" lol. In other words, just want one place to do it, looks like I probably won't be able to do that though.

All you need is a local indy bike shop, go in, explain what you want doing & how you want it doing, get your quote & drop off said bike, just be aware tho that the turn around time will depend on just how busy the powder coaters are.