Cost of wheel painting?

[Learner]

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Hi there,

I'd like to bring my old Ducati wheels back to original. The OEM is a tricky colour with an almost matte clearcoat.

Any idea approximately how much I'm looking at for both rims?

Desired finish:

 

[TK4]

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[POWERMAN]

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Yup - I'd suggest powder coating as well.
If you know your Ducati model - try looking up or contacting a dealer to see if they know what that exact colour paint code is.

From there I'd contact a few local powdercoating places to see what they suggest.
Most places will be able to provide a catalog of powders/finishes they can deal with based on their supplier...
For e.g. the place I used dealt with: Powder Coating Projects & Ideas | Project Gallery | Prismatic Powders

 

[meme]

I agree

I'm going to guess 5-6 for both rims to be PC (with tires off and bearings out).

I had mine done for 400, but that was about 8 yrs ago

 

[Learner]

Ok, thanks guys.

If $500+, I may just track down some used wheels.

 

[Brian P]

Which Ducati is it for ... ? ? ?

If it's something rare or special, I can't see a good, undamaged set of wheels showing up that cheaply, if at all.

 

[Wingboy]

The people at DOCC might have a source of colour or wheels for you. https://www.docc.ca/
Used wheels. Wounded Duc.com

 

[JZ67]

Not sure if you would consider DIY. You can have any paint made in a rattle can if you can find a paint code you like. Rattle can will cost you less than $20 but your time/prep/skill will need to make up some of the delta in the quality against powder coating option.

 

[Learner]

Thanks JZ and Wingboy. I didn't realise that!

I have this as a guide (Bronzo Met Opaco)

Which Ducati is it for ... ? ? ?

If it's something rare or special, I can't see a good, undamaged set of wheels showing up that cheaply, if at all.

It's a '95 916.

Here she is a few minutes ago. PO thought it was a good idea to polish the wheels down to bare aluminum...

 

[Brian P]

Aye, very nice. The wheels having been polished probably need to be mediablasted to get anything to stick.

Try Rice Rocket Custom Powder Coating Toronto GTA

The owner, Colin, is a bike guy, and will know what needs to be done with motorcycle wheels, which surfaces need to be masked off, etc.

 

[Learner]

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[Learner]

Aye, very nice. The wheels having been polished probably need to be mediablasted to get anything to stick.

Try Rice Rocket Custom Powder Coating Toronto GTA

The owner, Colin, is a bike guy, and will know what needs to be done with motorcycle wheels, which surfaces need to be masked off, etc.

Right on, many thanks!

 

[JZ67]

have you considered hyrdo dipping?

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