OEM Wheel Modification Thread
01-20-2013, 07:05 PM
#802
http://www.amazon.com/Performix-0758.../dp/B007SPX1C4
this is the metalizer
your local LOWES/Home Depot will carry the plasti dip and may also carry the metalizer.
-freddy english is my 3rd language
this is the metalizer
your local LOWES/Home Depot will carry the plasti dip and may also carry the metalizer.
-freddy english is my 3rd language
01-28-2013, 06:29 AM
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the reason id argue plasti-dip isnt so bad is because its temporary.
03-29-2013, 08:06 AM
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I have 2 sets of stockies, one is for the summer which I had powdercoated, and the other set is for winter which I painted myself.
In my experience this is my first powdercoated set and my 4th painted set, and powdercoated wheels hold up soooo much better.
Pros and Cons of powdercoating:
Pros:
Looks nicer
Holds up much better
Cons:
Costs more
Need to find a place that powdercoats
If you damage the wheel (curb it and such) you have to bring it back and have them repowdercoat it instead of a simple paint touch up
I painted my winter wheels because they were destroyed and I really didn't care about them and wanted them to just look a little better, since the previous owner curbed them bad. My babies are my summer wheels which I take good care of and that is why I had them powdercoated.
And I think black will be good for your car because of the top.
03-29-2013, 08:12 PM
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It depends on your budget and skill sets.
I have 2 sets of stockies, one is for the summer which I had powdercoated, and the other set is for winter which I painted myself.
In my experience this is my first powdercoated set and my 4th painted set, and powdercoated wheels hold up soooo much better.
Pros and Cons of powdercoating:
Pros:
Looks nicer
Holds up much better
Cons:
Costs more
Need to find a place that powdercoats
If you damage the wheel (curb it and such) you have to bring it back and have them repowdercoat it instead of a simple paint touch up
I painted my winter wheels because they were destroyed and I really didn't care about them and wanted them to just look a little better, since the previous owner curbed them bad. My babies are my summer wheels which I take good care of and that is why I had them powdercoated.
And I think black will be good for your car because of the top.
I have 2 sets of stockies, one is for the summer which I had powdercoated, and the other set is for winter which I painted myself.
In my experience this is my first powdercoated set and my 4th painted set, and powdercoated wheels hold up soooo much better.
Pros and Cons of powdercoating:
Pros:
Looks nicer
Holds up much better
Cons:
Costs more
Need to find a place that powdercoats
If you damage the wheel (curb it and such) you have to bring it back and have them repowdercoat it instead of a simple paint touch up
I painted my winter wheels because they were destroyed and I really didn't care about them and wanted them to just look a little better, since the previous owner curbed them bad. My babies are my summer wheels which I take good care of and that is why I had them powdercoated.
And I think black will be good for your car because of the top.
04-01-2013, 10:01 AM
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04-17-2013, 03:33 PM
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Thoughts on painting or powdercoating these wheels
I have a set of OEM grand touring wheels (the 18 x 9, 19 x 10 ones). They've got some curb rash and I'm looking at getting them refinished (full face spray, not spray and blend).
I was originally planning on an OEM finish but it's quite pricy (the one estimate I have for OEM finish, so far, is $740). This would be painting in the original hyper silver.
Another company only powdercoats and cannot do the hyper silver in powdercoat, but the price is $460. However to accurately compare, the first price was +$80 for tyre removal/remounting and +$80 for the hyper silver, both of which are not provided with this, so the fair comparison is $460 vs $580.
I'm looking for any opinions on which might be better - some of the aspects I'm considering are:
- Quality of finish
- Durability of finish (probably powdercoat)
- Re-sale (probably the OEM colour - this would be the whole car, not just the wheels)
Also if anyone has any pictures of powdercoated wheels in any shades of grey feel free to post them...if powdercoating I will probably go for a grey shade as the silvers I've seen look a bit too plain and boring.
I was originally planning on an OEM finish but it's quite pricy (the one estimate I have for OEM finish, so far, is $740). This would be painting in the original hyper silver.
Another company only powdercoats and cannot do the hyper silver in powdercoat, but the price is $460. However to accurately compare, the first price was +$80 for tyre removal/remounting and +$80 for the hyper silver, both of which are not provided with this, so the fair comparison is $460 vs $580.
I'm looking for any opinions on which might be better - some of the aspects I'm considering are:
- Quality of finish
- Durability of finish (probably powdercoat)
- Re-sale (probably the OEM colour - this would be the whole car, not just the wheels)
Also if anyone has any pictures of powdercoated wheels in any shades of grey feel free to post them...if powdercoating I will probably go for a grey shade as the silvers I've seen look a bit too plain and boring.