Alloy Refinishing - Painting / Powder-coating / Chroming

manikjeet · 31st December 2007, 12:10

i recently gave my car for complete painting and they have totally spoiled the alloys on my car they have even painted all over them

now i don't want to change my alloys as i like this set very very much and will be changing my car in the near future. What can i do to restore the original finish of my alloys?

iraghava · 31st December 2007, 13:04

Have them scraped down & get them painted in the original colour again.

ScarySkulls · 31st December 2007, 22:26

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Originally Posted by manikjeet

i recently gave my car for complete painting and they have totally spoiled the alloys on my car they have even painted all over them

now i don't want to change my alloys as i like this set very very much and will be changing my car in the near future. What can i do to restore the original finish of my alloys?

Ideally, use your Punjabi dimaag to yell and flex muscles.
It's their Mistake. Not yours.

That is the price you pay for cheap paint guys. I think your Rims arent the hard chromed ones. Let them try a little portion of the alloy with a diluted paint thinner and see if anything happens.
Only try a VERY SMALL portion for start.

manikjeet · 1st January 2008, 23:04

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Originally Posted by ScarySkulls

Ideally, use your Punjabi dimaag to yell and flex muscles.
It's their Mistake. Not yours.

That is the price you pay for cheap paint guys. I think your Rims arent the hard chromed ones. Let them try a little portion of the alloy with a diluted paint thinner and see if anything happens.
Only try a VERY SMALL portion for start.

have used the first option

they used thinner but they couldn't return the shine

m4ugr8 · 1st January 2008, 23:09

Guys even i want to powder coat my alloys.You know of some one in delhi.
After going through the Yellow pages,I came across a company Powder Coaters,in Okhla.These are in this business for 20 years.Any info on them,Do they powder coat alloys??

iraghava · 2nd January 2008, 00:12

Get a good clear coat on them.

vikram_d · 2nd January 2008, 07:59

@manikjeet - Like iraghava has said get a clear coat and then get them polished. They will be as good as new.

iraghava · 2nd January 2008, 12:43

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Originally Posted by m4ugr8

Guys even i want to powder coat my alloys.You know of some one in delhi.

You can get in touch with Pandit & Co. on 41612844. They regularly get wheels powder coated for Vintage/Classic cars and might be able to help you out.

nripin · 22nd February 2008, 10:17

How DIY RePlenish the looks of Old Aluminium Finish Alloys?

Can any one with experience guide me?

Mods:If this Thread exists could you kindly Merge?

filcord · 22nd February 2008, 10:28

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Originally Posted by manikjeet

have used the first option

they used thinner but they couldn't return the shine

You'll need to get them re-painted. However take it to a specialist who knows how to paint alloys. They should not be sanded down except very lightly, as it weakens their strength. If done correctly , they will look as good as new. If not done correctly they will look terrible, and their safety will be compromised. Hence, go to a specialist.

nripin · 25th February 2008, 12:22

Any Recomendations on Where I could get my Alloys Replenished in Bangalore?

VC12 · 3rd March 2008, 09:59

Guys,

Need any contact in Hyderabad who can remove minor sctraches on my alloys...

Thanks in Advance..

DKG · 3rd March 2008, 10:07

There are a whole bunch of powder coating facilities in Balanagar, Hyderabad. Although most of their routine work is for electricals you can work it out to order the high gloss colours you need and have the job done

VC12 · 3rd March 2008, 12:35

Thanks DKG,

I am looking for some one who can do work without removing the wheel as these are minor scartches , can this be done with hand using any material?

kumar_ranjan · 5th May 2008, 14:27

I want to powdwe coat my alloys too. Can anyone have information where in pune it can be done and the quality is good.

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iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,997 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Get a good clear coat on them.
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vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,422 Thanked: 1,188 Times	@manikjeet - Like iraghava has said get a clear coat and then get them polished. They will be as good as new.
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DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,725 Thanked: 1,659 Times View My Garage	There are a whole bunch of powder coating facilities in Balanagar, Hyderabad. Although most of their routine work is for electricals you can work it out to order the high gloss colours you need and have the job done
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VC12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 296 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Thanks DKG, I am looking for some one who can do work without removing the wheel as these are minor scartches , can this be done with hand using any material?
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