Powdercoating my GT-V's
 

I'm thinking of powdercoating my Volk's black. The main thing holding me back is all I have heard about it chipping off and I also don't want to hurt resale value if I ever want a change. Opinions are welcome. Good or bad
Now
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Maybe
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:dunno: just do it. :dunno:

I definitely think you should not do it if you are comfortable with it

Do it and also make the lip matte black for the epic winz. Matte lip and gloss center. Maybe go with a different color such as Java black pearl.

lol im in the same situation, powdercoat or not? lol i may even just get them painted or leave em alone :( I have RMC btw

anyway imo i think it looks much better black

Do it! Re sale would be the same!

looks very nice with the black spokes, do it!

the reason that most people powdercoat is because it doesn't chip as easily as the paint does. Original manufacturer's finish will always be better at holding value then having them redone by a local shop. Now, if u were going with dipping them in 24K gold then i would definitely say do it but the changes to your rims that u want is so subtle that I wouldn't risk it in the future. i'm sure it's just out of boredom that u wanna change it up a lil but that can be done too with a simple trading of wheels with sumone else. Find another member who has wheels in the same colors that u want for your car and try it on to see how it looks. If u love it then then i would do it but if you're hesitant then I wouldn't advice trying it...I know you're trying to be different but keep it classy too..just my 2 cents...

They're wheels. They come into close contact with the ground. They'll get
chipped no matter what (unless you put your car in a museum).

Just paint the wheels. Get the exact color you want. Put effort into making sure
you assemble/dissassemble them properly. Buff out your lips while the wheels are
in pieces and get fresh decals.

Rays paints their wheels, why can't you?

I would do it.

My SF challenge barrels have been powdercoated and I havent had a chip yet..going on 8 months.

Resale value will NOT go down.

Im in same dilemna. I have gunmetal TE37 with a good amount of curb rash so since I was planning on getting them fixed anyways I figured i would get them powdercoated the color i want too but I have been doing a lot of research and some people say that the powdercoating process weakens the wheels at high curing temps and some people say that it doesnt do anything. As for the resale value, i have heard a lot of people say that it does lower resale value but I guess you cant really find out until it comes to that time. :dunno: I have decided to try to find someone who is interested in trade and if I cant find anyone then I will resort to powdercoating.

As for chipping of the paint, powdercoating is supposed to not chip as easy as conventional paint so that should not be something that you should be worried about.

^ Paint those too! Rays factory color is PAINTED.

Do it. Gloss black

im going with white . . . looks good on DBZ

Thanks for the responses everyone. I'm very close to pulling the trigger on this, but I may look into the possibility of a trade and see what offers come my way. I think TE-37's or maybe Workmeisters would look sick.

well, whateva it is that u decide to do...just remember down the road how these will be if u ever decide to sell/trade. You will always have a better chance of selling/trading just the way they are now. TE's and S1's are in a totally different class...one is more practical and one is just plain aggressive as u want them to be...full forged vs. semi-forged...totally different ball game...trust me, I've owned quite a few wheels from Works and Volks in my time...

I was going to suggest the same. MAKE SURE YOU GET THEM SEPERATED BY A EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL COMPANY. Ive already lost a set of volks to newb wheel guys. The hardest part for a wheel guy is to avoid stripping the bolts.

not fan of a two tone with a bright silver and gloss black. maybe try gunmetal? :dunno: