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Vampyrate
03-20-2006, 02:03 AM
I was just thinking today, well, 2 seconds ago while updating my cardomain page (click the sig to see) and I was curious what you guys would say to this:

Should I paint my alloys until I can get real rims, or just paint them and drop the car?

If I paint them, I want to go either flat or glossy black (with many many many layers of clearcoat).

Or, should I get them powerdercoated (where do I go for that and how much does that cost)?
korai9989
03-20-2006, 02:07 AM
Powdercoating can be expensive, as they have to prepare the machine for your particular application. My dad's friend rebuilt and old 40s Chevy and had the entire frame powdercoated... but the guy there owed him a favor, haha. Duplicolor does make a pretty good wheel paint, man. If you do paint them, I say go glossy.
soullesselantra
03-20-2006, 02:19 AM
yeah, definately go glossy with tons of clear, i think glossy would look better on the car
03SilverBullet
03-20-2006, 02:27 AM
Aaron my car is dropped on stock wheels and it looks great. I wouldent paint them.
Vampyrate
03-20-2006, 10:17 AM
yeah, i was thinking that rob, but i want to black out the exterior of my car as much as legally possible
Keyan
03-20-2006, 01:05 PM
If you are looking to powdercoat, I know a company in PA (near philly i think) that powdercoats any color you want for $65 per rim.
ilanpro
03-20-2006, 01:10 PM
If you are looking to powdercoat, I know a company in PA (near philly i think) that powdercoats any color you want for $65 per rim.


Were?? :redface:
thunderhorn
03-20-2006, 01:13 PM
i think glossy black would look good if you are going for all black exterior look
Vampyrate
03-20-2006, 01:13 PM
yes where? i may be up for that this summer and how long until i can drive them? like do i have to wait for dry times or anything (like normal painting)


obviously, i have never experienced powdercoating personally
03SilverBullet
03-20-2006, 01:16 PM
If you are looking to powdercoat, I know a company in PA (near philly i think) that powdercoats any color you want for $65 per rim.
Yea but theres nothing wrong with his OEM wheels and he can take the $65 per wheel and put it to some nice after market wheels.

If you are looking to powdercoat, I know a company in PA (near philly i think) that powdercoats any color you want for $65 per rim.
Yea but theres nothing wrong with his OEM wheels and he can take the $65 per wheel and put it to some nice after market wheels.

Why dont you do it yourself? Like Bcoleman..
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c111/bpc217/PaintedWheel1.jpg
Vampyrate
03-20-2006, 01:18 PM
he painted those didnt he? i was looking for something exactly like that only glossy, and i know that powdercoating will hold up longer
03SilverBullet
03-20-2006, 01:22 PM
he painted those didnt he? i was looking for something exactly like that only glossy, and i know that powdercoating will hold up longer
Yeah he painted them and I think they came out really nice.

Heres another member who did them and he even made a DIY..http://www.elantraxd.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2330&highlight=painted+wheels
hyunelan2
03-20-2006, 01:41 PM
How big is your oven?

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?vertical=TOOL&pid=00917288000&adCell=P3
BColeman
03-20-2006, 01:42 PM
Wow, never thought I'd be talked about in another post. That is really a great feeling.

Hey, Aaron, love the new car man, looks sweet. Welcome to the Hatch Club.

Duplicolor does make paint to do your rims. Either in glossy or flat.

Personally, I'd by the Flat black. Get 2 cans of that and 3 cans of clear. You'll need to rough up the rims a little, I used a fine grit sanding block from Autozone. After the black has completely dried up, wet sand the wheels just little. Then do the clear coating. Wet sand in between coats. I'm almost positive it'll come out looking like a hyperblack, black chrome kind of look. It'll definitely make your car stand out.
Vampyrate
03-20-2006, 01:44 PM
ive done the wheel painting before (on scott's car) so i know how to paint them, i just really want powdercoating since it seems to hold a lot better than the best paint job

Wow, never thought I'd be talked about in another post. That is really a great feeling.

Hey, Aaron, love the new car man, looks sweet. Welcome to the Hatch Club.

Duplicolor does make paint to do your rims. Either in glossy or flat.

Personally, I'd by the Flat black. Get 2 cans of that and 3 cans of clear. You'll need to rough up the rims a little, I used a fine grit sanding block from Autozone. After the black has completely dried up, wet sand the wheels just little. Then do the clear coating. Wet sand in between coats. I'm almost positive it'll come out looking like a hyperblack, black chrome kind of look. It'll definitely make your car stand out.
what was the grain size on the sandpaper/block?
BColeman
03-20-2006, 01:51 PM
I don't remember. I'll get back to you tonight. I'll have to look at the block to let you know...
soullesselantra
03-20-2006, 02:36 PM
you could probably get away with some 1800 grit on wheels as far as sandpaper goes
FinalBreath
03-20-2006, 02:38 PM
hey aaron goto www.latenightcustom.com its a great local place here that does that kinda stuff...
Keyan
03-20-2006, 02:52 PM
http://www.boneheadperformance.com/

They are located in Morrisville, PA.

You can get a discount if you are a member of www.tristatetuners.com like I am... I plan on getting my grill's mesh powdercoated by them when the blue cracks off it....

http://www.boneheadperformance.com/powdercoating/standardcolors.htm <-- list of the colors this guy powdercoats, btw.
Vampyrate
03-20-2006, 03:14 PM
well keyan, when you go to get your grille done, think i can go with you and have them take a look at my car and possibly put it in after your grille?

i like mirror black and chassis black