sand blaster/powdercoater/wheel refurbisher

[mk3pete]

im looking for somone in melbourne, north eastern would be better
cheers guys

[Peter Jones]

http://www.easternwheelworks.com.au/

Haven't tried them yet, I was going to get a few steelies straightened there when I get a chance.

Pete

[blutopless2]

know of powdercoater in western suburbs. have used them a few times.
do the sandblasting myself.

[Mrk_Mickey]

know of powdercoater in western suburbs. have used them a few times.
do the sandblasting myself.

Hey just out of interest, how do you do it yourself? I've tried sandblasting wheels in cabinets at my friend's places and none of them are strong enough to take the wheel back to 100% bare metal! Is there anything special you use?

[blutopless2]

nothing special that i have had to use (its a work sandblaster so may be stronger than a home cabinet type). depends upon the condition of the paint etc but so far have not had a problem with getting things back to bare metal. done everything from engine tinware (from old bugs), fuel tanks, steering and suspension parts etc. others at work have done wheels also without issue.

[mk3pete]

http://www.easternwheelworks.com.au/

Haven't tried them yet, I was going to get a few steelies straightened there when I get a chance.

Pete

it looks like these guys do it all, will give them a ring for a quote

[mk3pete]

http://www.easternwheelworks.com.au/

Haven't tried them yet, I was going to get a few steelies straightened there when I get a chance.

Pete

i ended up taking my wheels here 35 for each wheel powdercoated
i dropped them off yesterday hoping to have them on by friday before dovw but wont be ready till next wk oh well

[ExGTI]

Hi Pete,

How did the wheels come up with the blast and powder coat ?

Got some T4 rims needing a refurb - and wondering if Eastern is the go ??

Thanks and Cheers ~ Ex

[mk3pete]

well they rang me yesterday and said they were finished probably going to go pick them up some time tomorrow or friday
il let you know

[rvan.lim]

hi.
anyone knows anywhere else for powdercoating wheels in central/eastern melbourne?

went to wheels solution @ richmond and got a quote of $700 for 4wheels - 4days work.
seems abit pricey when compared to the above - $35 for each wheel.

[Jarred]

depends if that included extras like stripping wheels, removal and refitting of tyres, any repair work. etc.

Although I do tend to agree, that does sound kinda expensive.

[dylan8]

try eastern wheel works, mine are there at the moment. they were helpful in telling what i should/shouldnt be doing, giving me on advice on what they would do if they were there wheels etc. have spent hours talking to them in person and on the phone, very helpful.

[rvan.lim]

yes. but still sound abit pricey... cause i heard powdercoating should be much cheaper compared to paint works.
And he was recommending paint works instead of powdercoating and that cost around $1100 4wheels.

eastern wheels works seems abit far for me who stays in carlton..

[JET147]

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f39/vic-wheel-repair-melbourne-56039-2.html

Fyi Adv. Alloy Wheel Repair offer a pick-up/drop off service for ~$25.

[rvan.lim]

cheers mate
will give that a try