I want to do this, just don't know how it would look on red... Contemplating blacking out the head/tail lights as well. Worried about it chipping off too. I just wouldn't want to put all this time and effort into painting rims just to have the paint chip and look awful.

Same here. My pontiac rims were a chore. A pro painter close by is going to do mine if he keeps a tight schedule. REP for you and the pictures + Prep work. Keep going!

How long does something like this last?

Actually love it!
But what about prepping. Have you sanded both sides of wheels and painted them from inner side?

Want to do it in white or titanium gray.

useing index cards isn't a bad idea.. i just sprayed my winter set white.. took forever to mask off the tires with newspaper. but i also sprayed the inside, it looks more complete. i couldn't get my girl to go near my wheels... she's jealous of the z. but i did talk her into painted my center caps lol. alil arts n crafts time :tup:

trav - how are the rims holding-up?

i havent drove the Z in six months because im deployed but.. they were still in great condition when i left no chips cracks, still lok as good as they did the 1st day..if youtake your time and follow my steps you shouldnt have any problems :)

I came across this place on ebay that does a swap for "PVD Chrome" It almost looks black when they do it. Anyone familiar with that? I wonder how durable it is?

Those came out good I am goona use you diy to do mine. How did you keep the center cap clean did you pop those out or just tape over them?

Do you paint behind/inside the rim also? I'm just curious =o)

I've thought about doing this myself but have been too nervous. Lol. Looks great man!

thankyou lord jesus i found this thread ;d even tho im a couple years too late lmao x.x I was thinking of doing this to my z but i really wanted to see a black on black b4 i do it. I only came across blues, and other color o_O thankyou so much for the post. wish you had more pics :D

looks good. Now paint those door handles black :)