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Very nice. Do you have a picture of the whole van to see the overall effect? And how much did it cost?
 
Thanks looks great looking to the same
 
£380 - is that for regular powder coating or something else? Seems pricey if its powder coating compared to the prices I've been quoted (and I live in Kent which isn't known for being cheap).
 
RoB5urf said:
£380 - is that for regular powder coating or something else? Seems pricey if its powder coating compared to the prices I've been quoted (and I live in Kent which isn't known for being cheap).
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£95 per corner seems reasonable to me for powder coating.


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Check out City Powder Coating in Birmingham.

They provide 3 options...bare wheels, tyres on wheels, same day service

I've had 4 sets of wheels done by them.

You can choose any colour and finish.

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Alan Andrews said:
Check out City Powder Coating in Birmingham.

They provide 3 options...bare wheels, tyres on wheels, same day service

I've had 4 sets of wheels done by them.

You can choose any colour and finish.

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These guys have been recommended to me. When the new Woodstocks start looking tatty, I’m planning to head up there and have them powder coated matt black. I take it the fact you‘ve used them 4 times means they do a good job?
 
Elmo3 said:
These guys have been recommended to me. When the new Woodstocks start looking tatty, I’m planning to head up there and have them powder coated matt black. I take it the fact you‘ve used them 4 times means they do a good job?
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Yes 4 sets...3 alloys plus 1 set of vw steel wheels.

The alloys have been good. On one occasion the technician noticed some blemishes in one wheel so offered to redo it, which I agreed to.

The vw steel wheels cost an extra £10 per corner because they had to be sand blasted. After 4 years 2 of these have slight signs of corrosion coming through, but I only use these as winter wheels and not bothered.

The prices have increased over the past couple of years. The first set only cost £25 per corner with tyres on.

They have a large display of the colours and finishes that you can select from in the reception area.

The location is inside the new emissions zone, so check beforehand that your vehicle is not affected. Also the location is on the edge of the town centre, so you can have a wander and get food and drink if you are waiting.
 
Alan Andrews said:
Check out City Powder Coating in Birmingham.

They provide 3 options...bare wheels, tyres on wheels, same day service

I've had 4 sets of wheels done by them.

You can choose any colour and finish.

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That’s great value, although there’s some horrendous colour combo’s on the “customers cars” gallery!

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Looks decent to me. I’ve an order in with woodstocks and keep flipping between indium and Ascot in my head. Currently on indium. Didn’t fancy the $ for sports pack and also would prefer 17s for ride.
 
..supplying dealer will tint and fit lowering springs before I collect it.
 
Elmo3 said:
These guys have been recommended to me. When the new Woodstocks start looking tatty, I’m planning to head up there and have them powder coated matt black. I take it the fact you‘ve used them 4 times means they do a good job?
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Don't think you'll find you can have diamond cut Woodstocks powder coated because it won't adhere satisfactorily to the sharp edges.
 
This_one_goes_to_eleven said:
Looks decent to me. I’ve an order in with woodstocks and keep flipping between indium and Ascot in my head. Currently on indium. Didn’t fancy the $ for sports pack and also would prefer 17s for ride.
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You could put the savings from the metallic paint towards the Sports Pack. What you get in return is well worth the additional uncharge. Personally speaking I don't think there is whole lot of difference in ride quality going from 17's to 18's. The tyre choice will have a greater impact based on my experience. I would argue the 18's might improve the ride given the tendency of the 3 ton Cali to wallow.
 
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