Powder coated SH wheels .... - Honda Prelude Forum

vtec29k · 08-01-2006, 02:51 PM

Bought this set of SH wheels from Davey Boy (Monstar) recently and you may
have seen my post regarding the <sarcasm>beautiful</sarcasm> transaction.
Anyways, they were cosmetically in very bad shape ... paint peeling, scratches
etc. I got them powder coated grey and this is what they looked like back
from the shop:

This is how they look right now, mounted on my Civic with CRV center caps,
oh and it's my DD so it's not going to be dropped ....

All's well that ends well. What do you think?

lilredlude · 08-01-2006, 02:53 PM

looks good. how much did it cost to powdercoat?

liquidxnitez · 08-01-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec29k

For a minute there, I thought you had an aluminum wing mounted

Doesn't look too bad actually. I sorta like the CRV caps on them.

Sk8PUNk/CKY · 08-01-2006, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by liquidxnitez

For a minute there, I thought you had an aluminum wing mounted

Doesn't look too bad actually. I sorta like the CRV caps on them.

haha thought the same thing. i had to do a double take.

NotoriouSH · 08-01-2006, 04:45 PM

I'm also interested in what it cost, I want to get my SH wheels redone before I mount winter tires.

FiLLuP · 08-01-2006, 04:46 PM

they look really small on the new civics

GldCrzy · 08-01-2006, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FiLLuP

they look really small on the new civics

thats what i was thinkin

vtec29k · 08-01-2006, 08:06 PM

Thanks for the compliments, guys. Yes, they look a little small, but the Civic comes with 16s
in stock size, and I wanted to reuse the new tires. Also, did not want to go to 17s in fear
of degrading the ride quality as this is my DD and the wife also drives it sometimes.

I have the S2000 to rough me up anytime.

BTW, it cost me $55/wheel for the powder coating. Maybe more if you dont know the shop
as I have seen them quote other people $65-75/wheel.

99Michlude · 08-10-2006, 07:52 AM

Looks great! I just had my base '99 Prelude wheels done also. Did you have the entire rim coated including the bead area? Mine were and I was wondering if there would be any sealing issues? I was going to use a good bead sealer and hope for the best. Thanks.

After sandblasting:

After powdercoating:

vtec29k · 08-10-2006, 12:59 PM

Yes, every part of the rims were coated. I had not had any sealing issues whatsoever. Your's look good too. Post some pics on the car when you have them mounted.

99Michlude · 08-10-2006, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec29k

Yes, every part of the rims were coated. I had not had any sealing issues whatsoever. Your's look good too. Post some pics on the car when you have them mounted.

Thanks, will do. I get them remounted tomorrow.

natcc99 · 08-10-2006, 06:38 PM

looks good
i like how you put different caps on because it's harder to tell that they are SH rims.
instead, they almost look like your own custom Honda Optional Civic rims.

99Michlude · 08-12-2006, 09:32 PM

Some pics of my powdercoated wheels mounted on the car.

ThatPreludeGuy · 08-12-2006, 10:12 PM

^^^ That looks so OEM, I've thought about having my SH wheels done as well even though they're strickly for winter use.