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Serving Providence, RI

Powder Coating for Providence, RI

Providence streets are hard on wheels. Potholes after the freeze and thaw, patched pavement, narrow streets lined with parked cars and tight curbs make cracked barrels and curb rash a common problem across the city.

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The short answer

Powder coating for Providence drivers and businesses

Providence drivers get wheel powder coating, rim repair and cracked wheel welding at Ocean State Powder Coating's shop in Warwick, RI, typically about 15 to 20 minutes south on I-95 depending on traffic. You can text a photo of your wheels for a quote before making the trip.

Our shop is in Warwick, a short run south on I-95 from downtown. Bring the wheels with tires on and we handle the rest: dismount, repair, powder coat, remount and balance.

If you are not sure whether a wheel is worth saving, send us a photo first. We will tell you what makes sense before you drive down.

Potholes, cracked barrels and slow leaks

After a hard winter, roads around the city are full of potholes and rough patches, from the highways around the I-95 and Route 6/10 interchange to neighborhood streets in Elmhurst, Mount Pleasant and Olneyville. A hard hit with low-profile tires can crack the inner barrel of an alloy wheel.

The giveaway is usually a tire that keeps losing air with no puncture. Barrel and lip cracks can often be welded when they are in a safe area. Cracks in spokes or near the hub are a replacement, and we will tell you which one you have.

Tight streets and curb rash

Parallel parking on the narrow streets of Federal Hill, Fox Point and College Hill, or squeezing into spots around Downcity, is a recipe for scraped lips. Curb rash usually looks worse than it is, and most of it can be repaired and refinished.

Once the damage is fixed, the wheel is powder coated so the repair blends in and the finish holds up to the next winter of salt and slush.

Getting to the shop from Providence

From downtown Providence, the Warwick shop is roughly 15 to 20 minutes south on I-95, more in rush hour. Shop hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Students and car enthusiasts from around the city also use us for caliper colors and full wheel color changes. Send us the car and the color you have in mind and we will help you pick from the Prismatic Powders library.

Why Providence customers use our shop

  • A short trip down I-95 from Providence to a dedicated wheel and powder shop
  • Honest answer on whether a cracked wheel is safe to repair
  • Repair and refinish together so curb rash does not show
  • Photo quote by text before you leave the house

Services for Providence

Google Reviews

What customers say

From our 94 reviews on Google.

  • “I recently had my CRV wheels powder coated black and couldn’t be happier. Ocean State did a terrific job in less than two days.”

    Jennifer Hebert

    Google review

  • “I was immediately impressed with the communication and turnaround time. I was quoted a figure, and they held to it. That almost never happens with any work I have done on this custom truck.”

    Michael Narbut

    Google review

  • “Quick turn around time, fair pricing, quality work. Parts were wrapped well at pickup to prevent damage in transport. Would use again.”

    josh u

    Google review

Reviews collected from Google Business Profile.

Powder coating in Providence: questions

Our shop is in Warwick, typically about 15 to 20 minutes south of downtown Providence on I-95, depending on traffic.
Often, yes, if the crack is in the barrel or lip. We inspect it first. Cracks in spokes or near the hub are not safe to weld and we will recommend replacement.
Text or call ahead with a photo so we can quote the job and plan for your wheels. Shop hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Yes. We coat with Prismatic Powders, which offers thousands of colors and finishes, from gloss black to candy and metallic tones.

Getting to the shop

100 Minnesota Ave, Units 5 & 6, Warwick, RI 02888
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Also serving: Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, North Providence, Johnston, Warwick.

Send a photo of your wheels or parts from Providence. We reply with a ballpark price and the next steps.

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