to powder coat or paint wheels?

StealthZ · 10-27-2010, 06:19 PM

Well I have a good buddy who offered to paint my wheels, he practically lives in a paint booth, but am wondering how durable it would be compared to powder coat.
I am really interested as I am trading him some items and he offered to hook up my two sets of wheels.
Now, what are those of you who are out there that know about wheel coatings think? Will it hold up to driving and some track use or would powder coating be a better option?
Thanks in advance

SophiaZ · 10-27-2010, 06:52 PM

Just from what I've heard, one being my mechanic...powder coating last longer and dings and such aren't as obvious compared to paint. This is why I will be powder coating in the very near future

Good luck with your choice..do it wisely...but I know a few people who have painted wheels and they have no complaints so far.

Mike · 10-27-2010, 06:54 PM

powdercoating will be more durable, but if you can get a deal, go for painted. Stormcrow had his painted rather than powdercoated.

Plus, your guy can probably paint them without dismounting the tires and that can save you another 100 or so.

Waiz · 10-28-2010, 01:08 AM

If it's a forged wheel it's always best to paint, I had mine painted over two years and they look mint. I'm super-anal with my wheels though, LOL

TongMan · 10-29-2010, 08:20 AM

What is the price difference between the two options?

kenchan · 10-29-2010, 11:27 AM

if you paint with a rattle can it will only cost you like $30 for 3-4 cans.

Waiz · 10-29-2010, 04:13 PM

My wheel painter normally charges $100/wheel and the quotes that I got from powdercoaters were a little bit less.

I wouldn't rattle can them, they look tacky and aren't as durable a finish.

StealthZ · 10-29-2010, 05:05 PM

Yeah it wouldn't be a rattle can job but more professional paint. Essentially painting is free as I worked out a deal, if I want to. But would be cheaper then goin to the local powder coaters. I am just up in the air now on color choices.

Gunzero · 10-29-2010, 06:02 PM

Mine is painted and it doesn't chip. Just the normal curb rash lol.

10-27-2010, 06:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 16	to powder coat or paint wheels? Well I have a good buddy who offered to paint my wheels, he practically lives in a paint booth, but am wondering how durable it would be compared to powder coat. I am really interested as I am trading him some items and he offered to hook up my two sets of wheels. Now, what are those of you who are out there that know about wheel coatings think? Will it hold up to driving and some track use or would powder coating be a better option? Thanks in advance

10-27-2010, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	powdercoating will be more durable, but if you can get a deal, go for painted. Stormcrow had his painted rather than powdercoated. Plus, your guy can probably paint them without dismounting the tires and that can save you another 100 or so. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-29-2010, 05:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 16	Yeah it wouldn't be a rattle can job but more professional paint. Essentially painting is free as I worked out a deal, if I want to. But would be cheaper then goin to the local powder coaters. I am just up in the air now on color choices. __________________ Past rides: '07 350Z San Marino blue, '09 370z Brilliant silver, '11 Evo X Phantom Black (felt like a brick but did anything) '13 BRZ Satin white (so much fun) now driving the dream.

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Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 258	Mine is painted and it doesn't chip. Just the normal curb rash lol. __________________

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10-27-2010, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	Just from what I've heard, one being my mechanic...powder coating last longer and dings and such aren't as obvious compared to paint. This is why I will be powder coating in the very near future Good luck with your choice..do it wisely...but I know a few people who have painted wheels and they have no complaints so far.

10-28-2010, 01:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,257 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	If it's a forged wheel it's always best to paint, I had mine painted over two years and they look mint. I'm super-anal with my wheels though, LOL

10-29-2010, 08:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	What is the price difference between the two options?

10-29-2010, 11:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	if you paint with a rattle can it will only cost you like $30 for 3-4 cans.

10-29-2010, 04:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,257 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	My wheel painter normally charges $100/wheel and the quotes that I got from powdercoaters were a little bit less. I wouldn't rattle can them, they look tacky and aren't as durable a finish.

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