Powder Coating Gemini

[RoBoRaT]

They look great! I'm interested in the shop you went to. I'm not too far away from Santa Ana. Thank you!

His name is Rey.
This is his FB profile/listing.
19” Tesla Model Y Gemini Factory Oem rims wheels Satin black brand new 2020


As of last week, $400 to powder coat wheels. He does the swap in his shop (takes your stock wheels, and mount already powdercoated wheels) with rebalancing too.

 

[KtY2021]

His name is Rey.
This is his FB profile/listing.
19” Tesla Model Y Gemini Factory Oem rims wheels Satin black brand new 2020


As of last week, $400 to powder coat wheels. He does the swap in his shop with rebalancing too.

Thank you! I will reach out to him.

 

[PNWLeccy]

I have been debating whether to just plastidip them for ~$50 vs ~$600+ for powdercoating. I know the finish looks a bit nicer on powdercoated wheels but if both of these finishes are still susceptible to scratches when putting on/taking off aero covers then I think the durability argument isn't as strong as I thought.

Anyone regret paying so much to powdercoat vs. selling geminis and buying replacements wheels?

 

[miggz410]

I have been debating whether to just plastidip them for ~$50 vs ~$600+ for powdercoating. I know the finish looks a bit nicer on powdercoated wheels but if both of these finishes are still susceptible to scratches when putting on/taking off aero covers then I think the durability argument isn't as strong as I thought.

Anyone regret paying so much to powdercoat vs. selling geminis and buying replacements wheels?

I was originally going to powder coat my Gemini wheels. But was shopping around my area, and most places wanted $600 and up... So I decided to get aftermarket since I will lose range anyways with powder coating and removing the covers.

 

[hnguy054]

Thanks.
This guy got a shop in Santa Ana.
I’ve bough/traded 4 sets of wheels with him - solid work and pricing.

It’s an MYP.
Dude does calipers too, if you are interested.

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@Reborn

Are these model three rims? Any difference between the geminis on you MY? How much were the calipers?

 

[RoBoRaT]

Are these model three rims? Any difference between the geminis on you MY? How much were the calipers?

Yes those are 20x8.5 Sportwheels from Model 3. Geminis are 19X9.5 if IIRC, with stock Continental tires. The Michelin Sport AS 3+ are louder and less efficient than those Continentals.

Those are stock red calipers on MYP, but he (Rey) paints calipers for $300.

I bought the powder-coated wheels from Rey, here: 20” Tesla model 3 performance graphite gray factory original wheels rims new

 

[KtY2021]

His name is Rey.
This is his FB profile/listing.
19” Tesla Model Y Gemini Factory Oem rims wheels Satin black brand new 2020


As of last week, $400 to powder coat wheels. He does the swap in his shop (takes your stock wheels, and mount already powdercoated wheels) with rebalancing too.

Got them the other week and my wife and I love them. Thanks again!

 

[hnguy054]

Got my appointment tomorrow with them thanks I’m excited

 

[RoBoRaT]

Got my appointment tomorrow with them thanks I’m excited

R u doing wheels and calipers?
I’m contemplating on painting (by Rey) my LR AWD Model 3 calipers red.

Show some pictures, will ya? Thanks.

 

[hnguy054]

R u doing wheels and calipers?
I’m contemplating on painting (by Rey) my LR AWD Model 3 calipers red.

Show some pictures, will ya? Thanks.

yes I will post once done. I’m doing just the rims no calipers

 

[WeooooooHuh]

Curious to see if anyone has powdercoated their 21" Uberturbines to Black?

 

[hnguy054]

Just got done. Love the outcome! Done in less than 50 minutes. Definitely worth it! Thanks for the connection!

 

[Jeff Davlt]

Just got done. Love the outcome! Done in less than 50 minutes. Definitely worth it! Thanks for the connection!
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Big improvement.

 

[live2veg]

Big improvement.

Btw how long will powder coat last? How easy to chip and show the silver color underneath?

 

[Jetwash08]

Thanks.
This guy got a shop in Santa Ana.
I’ve bough/traded 4 sets of wheels with him - solid work and pricing.

It’s an MYP.
Dude does calipers too, if you are interested.

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@Reborn

What color did you use?

 

[OCJeff]

Not sure if it's the same guy, but someone on CraigsList Orange County is posting the powder coated 19" Gemini (you choose the finish) for $400 (wheel swap, he swaps the tires and all the work). Seems like a legit guy.

 

[RoBoRaT]

What color did you use?

I bought these wheels powder coated matte black.

 

[RickTable]

Bringing up this older thread in case it helps with others. I also went with Ray / Rey to do a wheel swap. Less than an hour and done. I went with gunmetal satin. This was the FB post for 19” Tesla Model Y Gemini Factory Oem rims

 

[OCJeff]

Bringing up this older thread in case it helps with others. I also went with Ray / Rey to do a wheel swap. Less than an hour and done. I went with gunmetal satin. This was the FB post for 19” Tesla Model Y Gemini Factory Oem rims

Did you do a swap, or did he powder coat your wheels?

 

[Jeff Davlt]

Bringing up this older thread in case it helps with others. I also went with Ray / Rey to do a wheel swap. Less than an hour and done. I went with gunmetal satin. This was the FB post for 19” Tesla Model Y Gemini Factory Oem rims

That gun metal satin is beautiful.