Colour Coded Wheels.

[Lord Mfwic]

So I bought a set on new 17inch Devonports off @Highline. My intention is to have them powder coated in Blackberry to match the van.
The thing is I've not seen anybody else who has done this so I'm just asking for peoples opinions on whether it would look good or not and if there is any reason no-one else has done this ?
Cheers.

 

[richi]

I would imagine you would have a hell of a job matching the blackberry Lord Mfwic

 

[Tourershine]

I would imagine you would have a hell of a job matching the blackberry Lord Mfwic

You might be right. You might get a close colour, but I doubt there's a Blackberry powder coating, and getting them slightly off might ruin what you're trying to do and just look odd. I suspect you'd have to have them painted properly to get the colour spot on, but that can cost a lot more than just powder coating.

 

[andys]

I would imagine you would have a hell of a job matching the blackberry Lord Mfwic

Use a marker pen like @Loz

 

[Lord Mfwic]

I would imagine you would have a hell of a job matching the blackberry Lord Mfwic

You might be right. You might get a close colour, but I doubt there's a Blackberry powder coating, and getting them slightly off might ruin what you're trying to do and just look odd. I suspect you'd have to have them painted properly to get the colour spot on, but that can cost a lot more than just powder coating.

I'm led to believe they have a magic pen which scans the colour and provides a perfect match.

If the colour was a good match do you think it would look odd? Its just I've never seen anyone do this even painting the wheels so don't know how the finished job will look.

 

[richi]

Yes I have to say I think it would be too much,the devonports centre trims painted in blackberry might be a nice touch though

It was definitely the right thing to do on my wheels

 

[Tourershine]

I'm led to believe they have a magic pen which scans the colour and provides a perfect match.

If the colour was a good match do you think it would look odd? Its just I've never seen anyone do this even painting the wheels so don't know how the finished job will look.

I'm going through the whole powder coating process at the moment with my banded 19s, and although the internet might have 100's of different colours, each individual powder coating company doesn't seem to hold that many, and are a little reluctant to order powder for one off jobs in my experience. This is where you have to resort to a bodyshop. I think if you removed the tyres, and gave a bodyshop a set of bare wheels that are new and not damaged, you might be surprised on how reasonable the cost per wheel is. (unless you went to a main dealer)

I don't know what they'd look like to be honest, they'd either look great, or total chod, but that's subjective I guess.
Personally, if I was colour coding Ports, i'd leave the centre caps the original plastic colour to give a nice contrast.

 

[Lord Mfwic]

I'm going through the whole powder coating process at the moment with my banded 19s, and although the internet might have 100's of different colours, each individual powder coating company doesn't seem to hold that many, and are a little reluctant to order powder for one off jobs in my experience. This is where you have to resort to a bodyshop. I think if you removed the tyres, and gave a bodyshop a set of bare wheels that are new and not damaged, you might be surprised on how reasonable the cost per wheel is. (unless you went to a main dealer)

I don't know what they'd look like to be honest, they'd either look great, or total chod, but that's subjective I guess.
Personally, if I was colour coding Ports, i'd leave the centre caps the original plastic colour to give a nice contrast.

I definitely going to leave the centre caps original.
There are 2 big powder coating companies close to me so if they cant guarantee a perfect match then I'll look down the route of getting them sprayed. I'll call in to them and see what they offer when I get my van back.

 

[Tourershine]

If you struggle @Lord Mfwic and really want these things doing properly, and can relay them over to Leicester somehow, my bodyshop did @gcoops Blackberry T6.

 

[Lord Mfwic]

If you struggle @Lord Mfwic and really want these things doing properly, and can relay them over to Leicester somehow, my bodyshop did @gcoops Blackberry T6.

Thank you, I'll bear that in mind as I am frequently in or around Leicester

 

[Peatey]

@Lord Mfwic might give you some idea of what your looking for



Wolfrace Custom Line - Assassin GT (Blackberry / Polish

 

[Pauly]

My local powder coaters told me they can do any colour based on RAL.

‘standard’ colours like black/silver/grey/anthracite etc were cheaper with a quicker turn around time but they were ok going any colour so defo worth asking but as mentioned not sure how similar the finish would be with paint compared to powder coat ?

 

[Lord Mfwic]

Been quoted £70 per wheel to paint and lacquer. Does this sound a good price ?

 

[Northern Monkey]

Seems fair I got quoted £55 a corner for powder coating and then lacquered.

 

[Tourershine]

Been quoted £70 per wheel to paint and lacquer. Does this sound a good price ?

I'd say that's about right with the prep too.

 

[Lord Mfwic]

Well here they are. Honest opinions.

 

[Peatey]

from me, it's all about individuality but the van needs lowering now next time im passing it will be nice to see them in the flesh.

 

[Lord Mfwic]

from me, it's all about individuality but the van needs lowering now next time im passing it will be nice to see them in the flesh.

I agree but I'm waiting to put it on Air.
Doors always open if you're passing.

 

[Peatey]

Ooh air! that will be nice, but you will probably change your mind after camper jam as the list will become even longer of things you want and need!

 

[andys]

Well here they are. Honest opinions.
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I’m blown away with how good they look, I’ve had to zoom right in before I could believe they were definitely ports! So the side rails are painted and you’ve left the flat faces silver, or is that just a trick of the light? I’m copying this, but with matching grey