BS ISF

Hey guys and gals,

Trying to get some opinions on whether to to powdercoat my five axis gunmetal rims to a ultra bright silver or buy new rims. I've had the rims only a year and after looking at many black 2is with silver, brushed or lighter color rims it's making me think. I like the rims, but i do like just alittle contrast.

Any thought or ideas are welcome.

thanks.

Kybball#1

iTrader: (20)

I say get new ones, new rims are fun I see your also on STechs, how do you like them, you ever thought about going coils? Im on Stechs too and have a set of BC Racing coils I am thinking about putting on.

BS ISF

kybball,

yeah new rims are fun but for budget reason's i might not be able to afford what i want. I like the stechs. ride isn't to harsh and the drop imho is the best looking for springs. i'm thinking about getting coils maybe next year if i still have the car.

montgb

iTrader: (7)

Provide a good profile pic of your car and have someone in the photoshop thread change the 5AD rims to silver.

I don't know of any other S5:F rims that have been powdercoated, so it would be a nice, unique mod.

busdepot

iTrader: (1)

Forgive my ignorance, but aren't they painted gunmetal/black? If they are just sandblast, polish and clear!

Jetfire

iTrader: (3)

powdercoat. S5F's are sexy.

BS ISF

i will have to check that. any other five axis owners know? any idea how much roughly it would cost to sandblast and polish?

shiny250

iTrader: (4)

well if you love your rims and dont prefer another style, then powdercoat! or else if you're going for another look then time for new rims. the S5:F's are pretty sweet rims though. powdercoat gets my vote

edgeucated

iTrader: (4)

powdercoat them to a lighter color. It'll save you a ton of money and hassle of trying to sale them and still be very unique

MDK1116

If I want to powdercoat my rims black to my is350, how are people handling this? Where is the car left at for 2 days while the rims paint? Most shops are telling me I have to bring in the 4 wheels. thank you !

heyarms

iTrader: (5)

Pretty sure most people swap their tires/rims on the car with an old set/winter setup/stock setup while the 4 wheels are getting powdered. Or if you have 2 cars, and the shop is willing and trusted, leave the car with them.

ISF4life

iTrader: (30)

What did you do with your rims ? i have mind almost 2 yrs with no problem, and its a daily driver....i say keep it!!! polish and clear , its a nice rims and very light weight...

Alex2422

Ya not having my car for last 4 days sucked but looks good to me. Cheaper than buying new rims

IS250TW

iTrader: (3)

you wanna trade with my silver ones...? LOL

yeah I also want to know how much would it cost to repaint it because I just bought the wrong color (should bought silver but i thought it was silver =\)
for my spare wheel

FASTEDDY

im interested too. i dont think iv ever seen powder coated rims in person.