I'm thinking of painting my wheels black like a few of you have done. I wanted to know how the paint is holding up on the wheels? any problems with chiping and how long have you had them on the vehicle. Thanks
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I'm thinking of painting my wheels black like a few of you have done. I wanted to know how the paint is holding up on the wheels? any problems with chiping and how long have you had them on the vehicle. Thanks
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Most of the paint on my winter ones are holding up.
The only areas that are having issues are around the wheel weights, valve stems, and stud holes. Basically the spots that you can't sand very well. Sand every square inch. If you don't sand well, paint will come off.
The only areas that are having issues are around the wheel weights, valve stems, and stud holes. Basically the spots that you can't sand very well. Sand every square inch. If you don't sand well, paint will come off.
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I had a set of aftermarket wheels painted, and I know that they had a hard time getting paint in the lugnut holes and on the sides of spokes.
I haven't had mine on long enough be test the durability yet.
I haven't had mine on long enough be test the durability yet.
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Any pics of these wheels you speak of?:bigthumb:
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If you want a little extra durability, spend a little cash and get them powder coated. My brother powder coated the wheels for his Celica, and they've gone through 3 Cleveland winters now with no problems. A little wax, and they all shiny again. Cost him about $400 up here.
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http://www.caliberforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=237964&postcount=12
This post has a picture of them when I first put them on. Like I mentioned, they "had issues" painting the sides of the spokes towards the inside of the wheel.
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I would powdercoat them, not paint.
Way more resistant to chipping and it is not really expensive.
Way more resistant to chipping and it is not really expensive.
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x3 on powdercoat.
paint scratches and chipsvery easy of the stock silver painted wheels. I would rather go that route than see black with silver ships on it later down the road..
na mean?
paint scratches and chipsvery easy of the stock silver painted wheels. I would rather go that route than see black with silver ships on it later down the road..
na mean?
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Yeah i'm feelin all of you on the powder coating. It is more expensive in the short term, but it will save money and hassle in the long run. Wht kinda price have you guys seen to get wheels powdercoated, rough estimate?
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i can get them done for 75 a wheel if you already have them prepped. not a bad price, its from the same guyi deal with at work and the quality is always good!
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So i'm guessing around 100 per wheel is what we would see mostly. Thats not to bad.
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Thats the exact same look i'm going for. i even wanted to fill in the srt red just like you did. They look sick man, thanks for the pics.:bigthumb:.
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nope i think thats pretty much it.
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