Painting Wheels (professionally). Thoughts?

Econ · 05-19-2011, 04:23 PM

Can anyone shed some light on the effectiveness of having wheels Painted.

The price to paint vs. powder coat is half the cost, and i was wondering how they will last.

I've noticed when people do this themselves (they usually do index card trick) they come out pretty crappy or dont last very long.

I would have these done professionally (at a powdercoat shop), and the wheels would not have tires on them.

Do you guys think this is a bad idea. I really don't want to pay double for powder coat, since the color scheme I'm going for isn't "normal" and I may get sick of it....

Thanks fellas.

leighspped · 05-19-2011, 04:31 PM

I'm in the same boat. I know even pro painting is going to pick up rock chip like crazy

Are you going for black?

Econ · 05-19-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by leighspped

I'm in the same boat. I know even pro painting is going to pick up rock chip like crazy

Are you going for black?

yea, i've heard they can add extra layers of clear and add to the durability...

not 100% sure on color, however it wont be black.

Kingbaby · 05-19-2011, 04:34 PM

Paint isn't a bad route as long as it is done correctly...

Have to take the tire off to get a good finish, and with care will last as long as paint on the car.

labor here in hawaii runs $350-400 for all for not including taking the tires off

Econ · 05-19-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingbaby

Paint isn't a bad route as long as it is done correctly...

Have to take the tire off to get a good finish, and with care will last as long as paint on the car.

labor here in hawaii runs $350-400 for all for not including taking the tires off

yea, it's going to cost me $500 for all four (including mounting dismounting).

Kingbaby · 05-19-2011, 04:41 PM

Go for it bro won't regret it if it's done correctly

Waiz · 05-19-2011, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingbaby

Paint isn't a bad route as long as it is done correctly...

Have to take the tire off to get a good finish, and with care will last as long as paint on the car.

labor here in hawaii runs $350-400 for all for not including taking the tires off

Quote:

Originally Posted by Econ

yea, it's going to cost me $500 for all four (including mounting dismounting).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingbaby

Go for it bro won't regret it if it's done correctly

September 2008 I paid $400 to have mine painted (including the center caps) and to this day they still look mint even after 45K miles

+1 on having a professional do it, you will need to have it done again otherwise.

tabrams31 · 05-20-2011, 12:32 AM

I'm getting mine done this weekend.. I'll let you know how it turns out..

delusional · 05-20-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Econ

yea, it's going to cost me $500 for all four (including mounting dismounting).

painting will cost $500? Last I checked powdercoating only costs $100-$120 per wheel if Im not mistaken.

chuckd05 · 05-20-2011, 02:11 AM

it all depends on the shop... are you painting the new wheels you got?

Scott @ RA · 05-20-2011, 02:47 AM

Wow, we prep, sandblast, and powdercoat wheels all the time, and we never charge that much.... Jeeezz It would be cheaper for you to ship us your wheels all the way over here to me than pay that much for powdercoating.

BUT, powdercoating IS the way to go for wheels no doubt. It is 4 times more durable, last longer, is more brake dust and chemical resistant, etc. Paint on wheels is NO match for powdercoating.

dwntwnall4u · 05-20-2011, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott @ RA

Wow, we prep, sandblast, and powdercoat wheels all the time, and we never charge that much.... Jeeezz It would be cheaper for you to ship us your wheels all the way over here to me than pay that much for powdercoating.

BUT, powdercoating IS the way to go for wheels no doubt. It is 4 times more durable, last longer, is more brake dust and chemical resistant, etc. Paint on wheels is NO match for powdercoating.

How much to get a set of 19" rays stocks powder coated matte black?

wh1te370z · 05-20-2011, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott @ RA

Wow, we prep, sandblast, and powdercoat wheels all the time, and we never charge that much.... Jeeezz It would be cheaper for you to ship us your wheels all the way over here to me than pay that much for powdercoating.

BUT, powdercoating IS the way to go for wheels no doubt. It is 4 times more durable, last longer, is more brake dust and chemical resistant, etc. Paint on wheels is NO match for powdercoating.

If done the way you guys do it it works awesesome. Buttt someplaces just rough up the surface and just powder coat them. Then it chips of and sh!t. Make sure what ever you do to your wheels make sure that they prep them extremly well.

not a bash to Scott just a helpful reminder to go to a pro. Like Scott

toxik · 05-20-2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Econ

yea, it's going to cost me $500 for all four (including mounting dismounting).

yeah dude Al's Hubcaps charges $500 to powdercoat 4 wheels, with everything included. If you're gonna do it, do it right.

spitfire9200 · 05-20-2011, 08:30 AM

yea I paid $500 for powdercoating.. I had my old set painted, and it was like $300... You're paying too much

05-19-2011, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	Painting Wheels (professionally). Thoughts? Can anyone shed some light on the effectiveness of having wheels Painted. The price to paint vs. powder coat is half the cost, and i was wondering how they will last. I've noticed when people do this themselves (they usually do index card trick) they come out pretty crappy or dont last very long. I would have these done professionally (at a powdercoat shop), and the wheels would not have tires on them. Do you guys think this is a bad idea. I really don't want to pay double for powder coat, since the color scheme I'm going for isn't "normal" and I may get sick of it.... Thanks fellas. __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

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leighspped Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Morristown Posts: 444 Drives: US Rep Power: 14	I'm in the same boat. I know even pro painting is going to pick up rock chip like crazy Are you going for black? __________________ Performance: Fast Intentions LTH + CBX + Injen CAI + UpRev + KW3 + Whiteline sway bars + short throw shifter + 34r oil cooler = 335whp + (OS Giken Clutch and Diff) Interior : Recaro seat + Alpine HU and Rockford Fosgate Amp and Speakers + Passport 9500ci + JDM shift knob + LED's Forged avant garde m310's 19x9 19x12 RE-11

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chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	it all depends on the shop... are you painting the new wheels you got? __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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