suthpaw22
XS650 Addict
I am looking the best, most cost efficient option to have a nice set of wheels for my build. Right now I have a 19" front spoke (disk) and 18" spoke rear (drum). Both in decent shape for coming off a 77 model, but neither show quality by any means. I have two options I would consider with how I would want the rims to turn out. Either back to factory original quality or to have black rims with metal spokes.
I priced powder coating the wheels today and the shop I contacted said $100 a wheel to be cleaned and powder coated black. Combine this with $70+ for new spokes and we are looking upwards of $200 a wheel. That is pretty much in line with what it would cost for a new spoked wheel, right?
What is the benefit of cleaning up old wheels if there is no savings or advantage involved? Am I missing something?
I priced powder coating the wheels today and the shop I contacted said $100 a wheel to be cleaned and powder coated black. Combine this with $70+ for new spokes and we are looking upwards of $200 a wheel. That is pretty much in line with what it would cost for a new spoked wheel, right?
What is the benefit of cleaning up old wheels if there is no savings or advantage involved? Am I missing something?