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Powder coating wheels

Wood J
Oct 29, 2024

Blue Memphis

Oct 29, 2024

Looking to purchase a second set of wheels and tires. I would like to powder coat the wheels to match my Eruption Green Black Diamond. What I am interested in knowing, is if powder coating will stand up to a Chicago winter, and if there is a reputable business in the general Chicago area. Also, as a side bar, how/where do I purchase tire pressure sensors from, for the extra set of wheels?
Thank you in advance!
`24 Black Diamond non squatch 2dr 7spd Eruption Green Hardtop

Burrito Connoisseur

Oct 29, 2024

#1
The powder coating question is beyond my pay grade. I know it can be done, I just don't have a good enough understanding to talk about it intelligently.

BUT, tire pressure sensors can be bought directly from Ford. Most tire shops also sell TPMS sensors.
2022 4dr Badlands, 2.3L Manual, Mid pkg
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Wood J, Deano Bronc

Rank IV

Oct 29, 2024

#2
Powder coating looks awesome but it is not undetectable. I had the outer rings powder coated white.
I can't answer for Chicago, I can answer for Utah and Arizona. The rocks win.
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Wood J
Moderator

Looking forward to being Rocky Mountain high!

Oct 29, 2024

#3
Wood J
Looking to purchase a second set of wheels and tires. I would like to powder coat the wheels to match my Eruption Green Black Diamond. What I am interested in knowing, is if powder coating will stand up to a Chicago winter, and if there is a reputable business in the general Chicago area. Also, as a side bar, how/where do I purchase tire pressure sensors from, for the extra set of wheels?
Thank you in advance!

There is a pretty large Chicagoland facebook group that could probably give you some decent recommendations.
@UserError is in your neck of the woods so he might have an idea too.
2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.
Wood J, UserError

Gladesmen

Oct 29, 2024

#4
the little I know about Powder coating and matching colors is that it can be really difficult to match OEM paint colors, you might be able to find something that is close. you might try just coating them with a color that complements the EG. like a gold or bronze.
Bronco Nation 1100. Everglades, Desert Sand
Res: 7/30/20 ordered 1/22/21 reorder 10/15/21 changed to Everglades 3/9/22 schedule 8/29/22 bumped to 9/5; 9/7/22 blend, 9/9 Mods, 9/26/22 completed, 10/7 shipped, 11/3/22 delivery
darcyjs14, Wood J

Rank V

Oct 29, 2024

#5
Had a friend PC wheels, lived in the Detroit area, ya know home of the salt mines, They lasted a bit longer. What they charge to have that done you can almost purchase alumin. wheels.
extra toasty, Wood J

Rank IV

Oct 30, 2024

#6
Wood J
Looking to purchase a second set of wheels and tires. I would like to powder coat the wheels to match my Eruption Green Black Diamond. What I am interested in knowing, is if powder coating will stand up to a Chicago winter, and if there is a reputable business in the general Chicago area. Also, as a side bar, how/where do I purchase tire pressure sensors from, for the extra set of wheels?
Thank you in advance!

Thanks @Deano Bronc. Not really sure how well powder coating will hold up to road salt, but I can PM you the link to the FB group…
2023 Wildtrak 4D Lux MIC Tow Oxford White
Deano Bronc

Blue Memphis

Oct 30, 2024

#7
RagnarKon
The powder coating question is beyond my pay grade. I know it can be done, I just don't have a good enough understanding to talk about it intelligently.

BUT, tire pressure sensors can be bought directly from Ford. Most tire shops also sell TPMS sensors.

Thank you!
`24 Black Diamond non squatch 2dr 7spd Eruption Green Hardtop

Blue Memphis

Oct 30, 2024

#8
Deano Bronc
There is a pretty large Chicagoland facebook group that could probably give you some decent recommendations.
@UserError is in your neck of the woods so he might have an idea too.

I will look them up, thank you!
`24 Black Diamond non squatch 2dr 7spd Eruption Green Hardtop
Deano Bronc

Blue Memphis

Oct 30, 2024

#9
Lots O Fords
Powder coating looks awesome but it is not undetectable. I had the outer rings powder coated white.
I can't answer for Chicago, I can answer for Utah and Arizona. The rocks win.
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I am thinking about how the process stands up to road salt. Thank you.
`24 Black Diamond non squatch 2dr 7spd Eruption Green Hardtop

Blue Memphis

Oct 30, 2024

#10
Jakob1972
the little I know about Powder coating and matching colors is that it can be really difficult to match OEM paint colors, you might be able to find something that is close. you might try just coating them with a color that complements the EG. like a gold or bronze.

That is what I am afraid of. If I were to go the gold route, I would then have to look into adding more highlights (not a bad idea), to match. Thank you.
`24 Black Diamond non squatch 2dr 7spd Eruption Green Hardtop
darcyjs14, UserError

Blue Memphis

Oct 30, 2024

#11
MIGeezer
Had a friend PC wheels, lived in the Detroit area, ya know home of the salt mines, They lasted a bit longer. What they charge to have that done you can almost purchase alumin. wheels.
Pricing is what I am interested in, as I can`t find what I want in Eruption Green. I was hoping to get some Analog HD from Fifteen52 and have them done up, which is why I wanted to know how salt affects them. Thank you.
`24 Black Diamond non squatch 2dr 7spd Eruption Green Hardtop
UserError

Gladesmen

Oct 30, 2024

#12
Wood J
Pricing is what I am interested in, as I can`t find what I want in Eruption Green. I was hoping to get some Analog HD from Fifteen52 and have them done up, which is why I wanted to know how salt affects them. Thank you.

I think there was a time where Fifteen52 was doing custom colors for the Bronco, maybe it was just through BN and it was a limited time, or they were floating the idea to see if there was a market but that was a few years ago. Maybe contact them and see if they can get something for you.
Bronco Nation 1100. Everglades, Desert Sand
Res: 7/30/20 ordered 1/22/21 reorder 10/15/21 changed to Everglades 3/9/22 schedule 8/29/22 bumped to 9/5; 9/7/22 blend, 9/9 Mods, 9/26/22 completed, 10/7 shipped, 11/3/22 delivery
UserError, Wood J

Rank IV

Oct 30, 2024

#13
Betting “Tire Rack” will save a bunch of money for a set of TPMS over a Ford dealership. Certainly worth a check.
UserError, Wood J

Blue Memphis

Oct 31, 2024

#14
Jakob1972
I think there was a time where Fifteen52 was doing custom colors for the Bronco, maybe it was just through BN and it was a limited time, or they were floating the idea to see if there was a market but that was a few years ago. Maybe contact them and see if they can get something for you.

Oh wow! That would be outstanding, I will contact them. Thank you!
`24 Black Diamond non squatch 2dr 7spd Eruption Green Hardtop
Deano Bronc, Bluestreak57

Blue Memphis

Oct 31, 2024

#15
extra toasty
Betting “Tire Rack” will save a bunch of money for a set of TPMS over a Ford dealership. Certainly worth a check.

I never even thought of them. Thank you.
`24 Black Diamond non squatch 2dr 7spd Eruption Green Hardtop
Bluestreak57, Jakob1972

Break. Learn. Fix. Repeat.

Oct 31, 2024

#16
RagnarKon
The powder coating question is beyond my pay grade. I know it can be done, I just don't have a good enough understanding to talk about it intelligently.

BUT, tire pressure sensors can be bought directly from Ford. Most tire shops also sell TPMS sensors.

I had mine done more than a year ago. They’ve held up well.

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2022 Eruption Green Raptor, 39” KM3s, bead locks, SDI eClik; Hyperco HD springs

Others: 1967 Volvo 1225; 1970 F250 Camper Special; 1980 Mercedes 240D; 1992 Mercedes 300E; 2004 Pontiac GTO; 2022 Chevrolet 3500
Jakob1972, Deano Bronc

Blue Memphis

Nov 01, 2024

#17
darcyjs14
I had mine done more than a year ago. They’ve held up well.

They look good! Thank you!
`24 Black Diamond non squatch 2dr 7spd Eruption Green Hardtop
darcyjs14

Break. Learn. Fix. Repeat.

Nov 01, 2024

#18
Wood J
That is what I am afraid of. If I were to go the gold route, I would then have to look into adding more highlights (not a bad idea), to match. Thank you.

More bronze highlights. If you’re not careful, you can go down a colorways rabbit hole 🕳️

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2022 Eruption Green Raptor, 39” KM3s, bead locks, SDI eClik; Hyperco HD springs

Others: 1967 Volvo 1225; 1970 F250 Camper Special; 1980 Mercedes 240D; 1992 Mercedes 300E; 2004 Pontiac GTO; 2022 Chevrolet 3500
Wood J, Jakob1972

Rank IV

Nov 01, 2024

#19
darcyjs14
More bronze highlights. If you’re not careful, you can go down a colorways rabbit hole 🕳️

Man oh man that's a sharp looking bronco.
I'll tip my hat to you on your build.
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