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Automotive powder coating near Baltimore

Wheels, calipers, valve covers, intakes and everything under the car. Cast parts are baked to drive out what is trapped in the metal before the color goes on, which is why the finish comes out smooth.

Copper powder coated drag racing wheels with tires
Drag wheels in copper.

What we coat

The parts that come in most from automotive customers. If yours is metal and fits in 20 feet, ask.

  • Wheels
  • Brake calipers
  • Valve covers
  • Intake and charge pipes
  • Suspension arms and springs
  • Engine brackets
  • Frames and subframes
  • Bumpers and trim

From the shop

Red Porsche brake caliper with white lettering
Porsche calipers in red, lettering in white.
Bright red powder coated wheel
A wheel in candy red.
Honda valve cover powder coated in deep blue
A Honda valve cover in deep blue.
Red powder coated intake pipes
Intake pipes in red.
Lime green powder coated wheels
Wheels in lime green.
Set of Brembo calipers powder coated orange
A set of Brembo calipers in orange.

How we handle this work

Every job goes through the same strip, blast, coat and cure. These are the parts of it that matter most for automotive work.

See the full process
Outgassing cast parts
Cast wheels, calipers and valve covers are baked before coating. Without it, gas trapped in the casting bubbles up through the finish in the oven.
Masking what has to stay bare
Hub bores, lug seats, piston bores, bleeders and sealing faces are masked so the part goes back on the car without machining.
Calipers
Calipers get a powder rated for brake heat and their lettering can be done in a second color.
Your color
Gloss, satin, matte, candy, metallic and color-shifting powders, or a match to your paint code.

What customers say

Google reviews about wheels and car parts, word for word, with the customers' own photos.

All 80 reviews on Google
  • Evan's photo
    Evan's photo
    Evan's photo
    Had 4x rims refinished & requested close-to-OEM color for simplicity. One rim had a gash that needed to have material welded, just to be ground flush, & you can't tell which rim that was. They appear factory again! (lighting was different for before & after photos)

    Evan · June 2026

  • Eric C.'s photo
    Repeat Customer! I would like to thank the guys (Randy, Tyler and TJ) at RC Hotcoats, a small and "customer focused" small business. In Dec 2025, they powder coated by BMW summer wheels ( I cannot wait to put them on in April) and did a fastastic, beautiful job. They answered all my questions, and the job was done on time, and at a great price. I chose them for 3 reasons: Great client reviews, I like a "small shop" because you know they have skin in the game to make the client happy and they are highly experienced at their craft. Thank you again! I will highly recommend RC Hotcoats for wheels and any other items that need powder coating.

    Eric C. · December 2025

  • Andrew B.'s photo
    Andrew B.'s photo
    Andrew B.'s photo
    Rc has done many of my projects no matter how big or small, The attention to detail is 10/10 couldn’t ask for better quality work that speaks for itself. Highly recommend rc

    Andrew B. · January 2024

  • My go to guys when it comes to any powder coating or ceramic coating needs. They show a high tier of craftsmanship in their profession. Very knowledgeable and would highly recommend to everyone for projects small or large !

    Bryan M. · January 2024

  • Andy E.'s photo
    Andy E.'s photo
    Absolutely love these guys. They have done all of the powder coating for my engine bay and my wheels, I never once had an issue with them. I’ll continue taking all parts here!

    Andy E. · January 2023

  • David T.'s photo
    David T.'s photo
    David T.'s photo
    RC Hotcoats is by far the best place to go for all powder coating needs. They have coated a bunch of stuff for me over the years and it turns out great every time. Really good guys, the most reasonable prices, and always happy with the quality of their service. Most recently they coated my dirt bike frame and swingarm. Also did a awesome job coating my wheels for my truck. RC hotcoats is the best in the business!

    David T. · January 2023

Questions

Do I need to take the tires off?

Yes, wheels come to us bare. If you bring the car or the wheels with tires, ask about mounting and balancing when you book.

Can you coat calipers without taking them apart?

They come apart: pistons and seals out. That is the only way to blast and cure them properly. Your mechanic or we can rebuild them after.

Can you match my car's paint?

Many factory colors have a matching powder. If yours does not, we test samples until we get close and show you before coating.

Price it and see it before we spray it

This is the Iron Rainbow customizer, built into our site. Pick your part, or upload a photo or a 3D model of it, choose the color and finish, turn it around in 3D and watch the price as you go. When it looks right, book it and it lands straight in our shop inbox. Or call 410-527-1909 if you would rather talk it through.

Instant quote
Pick the part and the finish and the price comes up while you choose.
See it in 3D
Turn the part around in your color and finish before anything is sprayed.
Got a photo?
Upload a picture of your part and we recognise it and fill in the details.
Got a 3D model?
Designed your own part? Upload the 3D file and see it in the finish before we coat it.
Finishes
  • High gloss
  • Satin
  • Matte
  • Metallic
  • Candy
  • Chrome & mirror effects
  • Texture
  • Wrinkle
  • Hammertone & vein
  • Illusion

Designed your own parts? Upload your 3D models.

If you have a CAD file or a 3D scan of your part, drop it into the customizer below. You see your own part in the color and finish you pick, get a price, and we coat the real thing to match.

  • .step
  • .stp
  • .iges
  • .igs
  • .stl
  • .obj
  • .glb