I am considering painting my stock wheels (or even buying extra SC wheels) to a dark gun metal or black. I have thought about both painting or powder coating (<--- anyone recommend a shop in SoCal?). I am aware of the paint guides and stuff to get wheels painted, good stuff it is. :) Just wondering if any SC owner's painted their stock wheels, I'd like to see pics. Thanks!

I am in the process of painting a set of SC-wheels in Galaxy-Gray to match the body color. I will leave the perimeter polished and just paint the already painted 5-point star hub... Should be nice and subtle, -- just the way I like it!!!

if anybody painted a set black id like to see pics. im debating picking up a set of sc wheels and using my ex alloys for winter tires when i move to the east coast next year

if anybody painted a set black id like to see pics. im debating picking up a set of sc wheels and using my ex alloys for winter tires when i move to the east coast next year

If you paint a set of SC wheels black in the center, please post pix. I want to do this for our TRP EX, but just don't have the funds or the time right now...

I'm thinking about buying some black after-market wheels, then sometimes within the next year- paint the stock SC wheels black (in the spoke areas, leaving the lip).

I'm thinking about buying some black after-market wheels, then sometimes within the next year- paint the stock SC wheels black (in the spoke areas, leaving the lip).

I was thinking about powder coating but was advised against it, I want black rims as well but have decided on waiting until the budget allows me to splurge on aftermarket black rims. What is the difference between painting and powder coating and should I consider powdercoating again?

IMHO, I would powder over paint. Its much more durable. I powder coated the wheels on my trailer among MANY other items on the Belvedere in my sig, and some on the Camino in my sig. My dad has powder coated wheels on his Sprint, and I believe there is at least one member on here with PC wheels.

Powder coat is simply a very fine plastic powder that is electrolytically sprayed on metal, then heated to around 350-400 F to melt or cure (depending on the type of powder). They say when done right you should be able to drop a 1 lb weight from 1 foot and not chip the coating...

Why were you advised against it??? I am a big proponent of powder coating and have been doing it myself with an Eastwood's kit for a couple years or so...

.....very fine plastic powder that is electrolytically sprayed on metal, then .......

...of course you meant to say electrostatically.

...of course you meant to say electrostatically.

:lol: LOL... stupid spell checker... yes...

Why were you advised against it??? I am a big proponent of powder coating and have been doing it myself with an Eastwood's kit for a couple years or so...

A fellow EOCer had it done and he said that it was cheap and durable but then another E owner told me he either did it once or knew someone who had it done and the rims chipped pretty quickly.

How would I determine if a company does good work and what's a good price for all four wheels?

Best bet is like any other shop, try to get some references. Ask around, etc...

I've never paid to have any wheels coated, but Dad paid $50 a wheel for (4) 15"X7"s and (4) 15"x8"s... and I think most would agree that's about average maybe a little on the low end for most places...

Def. go with powder coat. Friend painted his wheels and they looked like cr@p after only a few months. Paint just won't stand up to use, chips right off.

Ive painted some wheels before with Duplicolor wheel paint with great results. Black is hard to find but they sell it like base/clear if you just lightly sand the surface and make sure its clean before painting you can get oem like finish. NOt everybody is so inclined to do such a thing but it can be done fairly cheap. The paint is about 7$ a can (if you can find it)

If someone posts a clear side-view shot of an SC I can photoshop the color black just to show what it might look like.

Brian

Ive painted some wheels before with Duplicolor wheel paint with great results. Black is hard to find but they sell it like base/clear if you just lightly sand the surface and make sure its clean before painting you can get oem like finish. NOt everybody is so inclined to do such a thing but it can be done fairly cheap. The paint is about 7$ a can (if you can find it)

If someone posts a clear side-view shot of an SC I can photoshop the color black just to show what it might look like.

Brian


Here you go Id love to see it on mine I've been thnking about it since I bought my SC

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p255/givememytoys/elegrille005.jpg

Here you go Id love to see it on mine I've been thnking about it since I bought my SC

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p255/givememytoys/elegrille005.jpg

so here is a quick job first pic slightly darker grey/gunmetal

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/photobrian925/elegrille005greycopy.jpg

and black

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/photobrian925/elegrille005blackcopy.jpg

not the greatest but you can get the idea, I think it would look great.

so here is a quick job first pic slightly darker grey/gunmetal

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/photobrian925/elegrille005greycopy.jpg

and black

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/photobrian925/elegrille005blackcopy.jpg

not the greatest but you can get the idea, I think it would look great.

Looks good, your adept with photoshop, have you ever done any graphic work?

No, not really graphic work but I moonlight on the weekends as a photographer so photoshop & I, we're friends :) . Anyway, thanks and hopefuly someone will get this done otherwise I might have to do it...I gotta get my SC first though (doh!) :shock:

Brian~

Thanks antirice for the effort I've been wanting to ask some one to do this for me so i could decide if it was worth doing.
I think the look pretty good black. Ill have to wait till after the holidays to have the extra $$$$$ for .
Anyhoo thanks very much for this now we all can see the results!!!!!!!

Sweet Photoshop job! Might have to take a side-view pic of my E to do the same. :)