anyone have done this?
how much does it cost to paint my wheel to match my silverstone?
thx

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figure about $20 - $50 per wheel to remove the current finish, usually sandblasting off the original coating

then figure anywhere from $50 - $200 per wheel to paint, mostly depending on the paint you choose and who does it

 

powdercoating my first set of 19s cost $350.

 

powder coat dont paint. paint chips too easily(as youve no doubt noticed on the rest of the car)

then have a clear coat paint put over the powder coat so you can wash and was the rims. its the same process thats on the rims now, and on most all aftermarket rims.

 

whats the difference powder coat and paint? and where should i go to have powder coat done..just normal body shops?

 

not a body shop... but a powdercoating shop

 

Painting is just spraying on a new layer of paint on top of your wheels. If your wheels are sanded down and primed properly, and then multiple layers of clearcoat put on top of it, you probably won't have any paint chipping issues for a few years... or the first big rock that gets lodged in your spokes... whichever comes first

Powdercoating is a lot more robust. The shop will positively charge your rims on the spots where you need the coat applied. This usually involves spraying on a layer of positively charged primer. Then a fine layer of negatively charged powder/resin gets sprayed over the positively charged areas of your rims... which causes the powder to bond with the positively charged primer. This is what adds color. Your wheel will then be baked in a kiln to allow the powder/resin to cure. The result is a non-brittle, durable finish.

As a side note, that's why you can't powdercoat plastic... it melts in the kiln :P