Hey guys, I've asked before, but I really want to get my stock rims painted. Any suggestions on how they should be painted (type of paint and method)? I want the finish to last, so whats the best way? Thanks

 

whats your budget? thats the question you should be asking

 

Difficult to say without knowing my options! Just need some input so I can make an educated decision. Thanks

 

If you want cheap do plastidip on them then spray any color u want over it, basically if you get scrapes or chips u can peel it right off and do it over cheap.

you could just spray without plastidip, but u cant return to normal and if u get scrapes/chips its harder to touch up.

most money: powdercoat although they will sandblast stock finish off so you get a really nice crisp repaint and it will last longer and is more durable than the rest. powdercoating is prob gonna be about 100-150 per wheel depending on media blasting or not.

 

Thanks for the reply. Powder Coating seems to be the way to go. The price seems reasonable for a real durable finish. I assume any body shop can powder coat?

 

I will be Red plasti dipping 2 of my wheels in about a week. After Plasti-dipping front and rear bumpers in spots, I cant wait to try it on my wheels.

Ill post pics of how it turns out

 

No, go to a powdercoater. Since you're handing him 4 wheels, try to bargain with him. I'll bet you could get outta there for $200 - $300.

Remember, you have to remove the tires and valve stem. That costs money. The best would be to do all this WHEN you need new tires.

 

The rims I bought on EBay powdercoated Candy Purple with Purple flake...hopefully will look something like these...

 

Did mine in plasti dip and couldnt be happier

 

Not the best picture with reflections, rain drops, taken by my phone rather than camera. Waiting on a set of centering caps to mount these.

 

I really like the way those came out. What kind of wheel is that?


What color fit is it going on?

 

They are on a Blackberry Pearl Metallic...pictures here...
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...tml#post995482

Rim Information
Rim Brand: JET
Rim Width: 6.5
Rim Diameter (inches): 15 inches
Number of Bolts: 4
Bolt Pattern(s) (mm) 4x100
Center Bore (mm) : 73
Offset (mm): 40
Rim Material: Alloy
Rim Structure: One Piece
Manufacturer Part Number: D706
Finish: Powder Coated Matte Silver
Weight (lbs): 13

From EBay:
15" WHEEL RIM HONDA CIVIC FIT CRX INTEGRA YARIS 4X100 | eBay

Mike (Perrenoud Fit) saw them first. Make sure you get the centering rings to mount them if you order them. They were originally silver other stock color is a darker Gun Metal.

 

Powder Coated. Much tougher and longer lasting.

 

Painted mine bronze, but re-did them in Graphite. Happy now

 

Looks real nice, i like it...too bad they diddnt come like this stock, I would have kept mine haha

 

Someone needs to do a detailed DIY write up on this!

 

Do a search. Someone did a good post awhile ago.

 

i did a write-up on this already about a year ago..

How to (and not to) paint your rims

love the gunmetal, like SenBlue, everyone thinks I bought new rims.

 

I have a 2011 Black honda fit sport, and i spray painted my stock wheels red. It looks awesome!

 

Sooo, A buck to a buck fifty per tire to get them powdered? Why would any one do that when you can get new rims the colour you want for that price?....

In the mean time, has anyone who has sprayed their own had any issues w it wearing off fast or weird..?

Okee, off to that dyi wheel painting thread, thx