Rims for the frugal

DinoJ · 08-23-2009, 11:46 AM

I have the base pack no sport in black and I just currently cannot afford the rims i'd really like on the car, i've seen a lot of people spray their rims (not powdercoat) themselves.

How hard do you think it would be to spray them black, get it right the first time, and would it be worth it to just wait and get them powdercoated instead?

I also want to do the calipers yellow, but I think for a DIY that's a little easier.

*I put this in general as opposed to wheels or DIY because i'm more asking for opinions than advice on how to do it.

frost · 08-23-2009, 11:53 AM

I've done some reading on this because I like the stock rims just fine, but wouldn't mind them being black.
Pros of painting rims: Much easier to repair chips/scratches if damage occurs after the fact. Also, I keep running into people saying that powder coating puts wheels through a heat that is so high, it can mess up the integrity of the rim itself.
Pros of powdercoating: More durability against rock chips and scratches (not necessarily curb scratches)

EDIT: Let me just also say that I'm not sure if I buy into the heat/integrity thing I mentioned above, just reporting what others are saying. There is a process of slow cooling metals that can actually make them stronger. I would like to think any GOOD powdercoater would be using this process.

JoeD · 08-23-2009, 12:50 PM

If you just rattle-can your wheels, it will instantly make the car look like a POS.

Get them powder-coated.

sdb3641 · 08-23-2009, 01:39 PM

I was thinking of Powdercoating the original wheels as well.

Anyone seen this or have any pictures? Black would be my choice.

Trips · 08-23-2009, 02:13 PM

Please don't make your wheels look like crap! take the time to save your money and get them done right you'll be much happier with the results and so will the rest of us.

JoeD · 08-23-2009, 02:24 PM

As for the calipers...don't even think about painting those yourself either.

BTW...if powder-coating your wheels is a bit of a stretch for you ($75/wheel max) where you are forced to look into alternatives, don't you think you need to realign your priorities?

DinoJ · 08-23-2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeD

As for the calipers...don't even think about painting those yourself either.

BTW...if powder-coating your wheels is a bit of a stretch for you ($75/wheel max) where you are forced to look into alternatives, don't you think you need to realign your priorities?

I havn't done alot of research into it, but I was under the assumption it would be around 600. I didn't say it was a stretch, just that currently I don't have 600 spare to spend on rims, my priorities are quite well aligned thank you. I asked for opinions on wether it could be done to look decent, not for you to balance my check book.

frost · 08-23-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DinoJ

I havn't done alot of research into it, but I was under the assumption it would be around 600. I didn't say it was a stretch, just that currently I don't have 600 spare to spend on rims, my priorities are quite well aligned thank you. I asked for opinions on wether it could be done to look decent, not for you to balance my check book.

havasuwiley · 08-23-2009, 06:32 PM

powdercoat or wait,my opinion

jikhead · 08-23-2009, 06:49 PM

I had painted my calipers on my old WRX with a store bought kit, and it took about 1 -1.5 years when the paint started to peel off. I'd powder coat them.

Mike · 08-23-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DinoJ

I havn't done alot of research into it, but I was under the assumption it would be around 600. I didn't say it was a stretch, just that currently I don't have 600 spare to spend on rims, my priorities are quite well aligned thank you. I asked for opinions on wether it could be done to look decent, not for you to balance my check book.

for reference, I charge 100 per wheel, and I am on the higher side, but my quality speaks for itself, and I don't apologize for my pricing.

Trips · 08-24-2009, 01:19 AM

^^^^Sounds like a deal!

tonmed123 · 08-24-2009, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DinoJ

I have the base pack no sport in black and I just currently cannot afford the rims i'd really like on the car, i've seen a lot of people spray their rims (not powdercoat) themselves.

How hard do you think it would be to spray them black, get it right the first time, and would it be worth it to just wait and get them powdercoated instead?

I also want to do the calipers yellow, but I think for a DIY that's a little easier.

*I put this in general as opposed to wheels or DIY because i'm more asking for opinions than advice on how to do it.

Thats why he balanced your checkbook for you! lol

08-23-2009, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
DinoJ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 262	Rims for the frugal I have the base pack no sport in black and I just currently cannot afford the rims i'd really like on the car, i've seen a lot of people spray their rims (not powdercoat) themselves. How hard do you think it would be to spray them black, get it right the first time, and would it be worth it to just wait and get them powdercoated instead? I also want to do the calipers yellow, but I think for a DIY that's a little easier. *I put this in general as opposed to wheels or DIY because i'm more asking for opinions than advice on how to do it.

08-23-2009, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I've done some reading on this because I like the stock rims just fine, but wouldn't mind them being black. Pros of painting rims: Much easier to repair chips/scratches if damage occurs after the fact. Also, I keep running into people saying that powder coating puts wheels through a heat that is so high, it can mess up the integrity of the rim itself. Pros of powdercoating: More durability against rock chips and scratches (not necessarily curb scratches) EDIT: Let me just also say that I'm not sure if I buy into the heat/integrity thing I mentioned above, just reporting what others are saying. There is a process of slow cooling metals that can actually make them stronger. I would like to think any GOOD powdercoater would be using this process. Last edited by frost; 08-23-2009 at 11:55 AM.

08-23-2009, 02:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Please don't make your wheels look like crap! take the time to save your money and get them done right you'll be much happier with the results and so will the rest of us. __________________

08-24-2009, 01:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	^^^^Sounds like a deal! __________________

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08-23-2009, 12:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
JoeD Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 495 Drives: Z Rep Power: 0	If you just rattle-can your wheels, it will instantly make the car look like a POS. Get them powder-coated.

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sdb3641 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Spring Posts: 29 Drives: 1970 240z #387 Rep Power: 16	I was thinking of Powdercoating the original wheels as well. Anyone seen this or have any pictures? Black would be my choice.

08-23-2009, 02:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
JoeD Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 495 Drives: Z Rep Power: 0	As for the calipers...don't even think about painting those yourself either. BTW...if powder-coating your wheels is a bit of a stretch for you ($75/wheel max) where you are forced to look into alternatives, don't you think you need to realign your priorities?

08-23-2009, 06:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
havasuwiley Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lake havasu city az Posts: 131 Drives: 09 370z, 03 z06 etc Rep Power: 15	powdercoat or wait,my opinion

08-23-2009, 06:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
jikhead Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 425 Drives: 09 370Z Blue 6spd Rep Power: 183	I had painted my calipers on my old WRX with a store bought kit, and it took about 1 -1.5 years when the paint started to peel off. I'd powder coat them.