Aftermarket black aluminum wheels?
Anyone have any suggestions or pics? I've decided against the LR black steelies, to heavy ;) but i love the black on black look, but im not gunna spray paint mine haha
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Originally Posted by grandkodiak
(Post 282356)
Anyone have any suggestions or pics? I've decided against the LR black steelies, to heavy ;) but i love the black on black look, but im not gunna spray paint mine haha
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Hmm forgot about powder coat.... that last? any idea on cost (roughly)?
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I got a quote once to sandblast and powdercoat for $50/Wheel, with a disclaimer noting that if they needed more blasting time than "usual" (due to layers of paint, or extra rust), then it would have been more $$$.
Not sure about professionally painted, but probably roughly the same depending on your specifications. I know you said you do NOT want to do it, but I rattle-canned mine, and I'm very happy with it....although I'm probably most happy that it cost $30 rather than $200+;) Still holding up after 1.5 years. Attachment 44142 |
$50/wheel isnt a bad deal for sandblasting and powdercoating.
I do my own - it can be a bit of a pain in the butt and the materials arent super cheap. |
Originally Posted by grandkodiak
(Post 282365)
Hmm forgot about powder coat.... that last? ....
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Originally Posted by yloDiscoII
(Post 282375)
Forgot to answer this question...it should be more durable than normal paint, BUT if you do get a chip or something, then you're stuck re-doing the whole process over, which is why I ended up going with Rustoleum High Performance Wheel Paint....although I have yet to have to "touch up" anything other than wheel balancing weights.
and you can still touch it up with regular paint if you need to - shouldnt be too hard with black paint. |
How to prep?
Would love to have black wheels. I believe it's all in the preparation. Did everyone have their wheels sandblasted prior to painting?
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Originally Posted by DonRW2007
(Post 282438)
Would love to have black wheels. I believe it's all in the preparation. Did everyone have their wheels sandblasted prior to painting?
2. Self-Etching Primer 3. Primer 4. Paint 5. Clear Coat |
Originally Posted by grandkodiak
(Post 282365)
Hmm forgot about powder coat.... that last? any idea on cost (roughly)?
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