Does anyone have experince painting wheels?
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thanks for the pics, you did a great job. I imagine one of the problems you had was masking the wheels to seperate the center from the outer portion which is not a factor I have to deal with. Are you glad you did it? I'm going to "test" one of my wheels to see how it looks this week and post the results for everyone to weight in with their opinions.
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thanks for the pics, you did a great job. I imagine one of the problems you had was masking the wheels to seperate the center from the outer portion which is not a factor I have to deal with. Are you glad you did it? I'm going to "test" one of my wheels to see how it looks this week and post the results for everyone to weight in with their opinions.
but now i'm onto my GS300 and that's not something i'm going to try unless i can get a paint gun.
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In my opinion the O.Z. wheels are very good quality and pricey, so I wouldn't paint it. Instead, try to order it custom made and have them powdercoat it?
For me, I consider wheels that have been painted to have a lower value; even if they were professionally painted.
For me, I consider wheels that have been painted to have a lower value; even if they were professionally painted.
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Second comment, why do you consider painted wheels lesser in value? I had the mindset that if they're done professionally or D.I.Y. properly it gives you a unique look with a unique wheel. Case and point:
1. I'm either going to buy new wheels ($1,500 to $5,000)
2. have my current summer wheels repaired and repainted (painting/coating as part of the repair process) - ($150 per wheel = $600)
3. OR repaired and repainted black with the gold Lexus emblem (L-Tuned Salinas) - ($600 and a new look )
I had dedicated summer wheels for my GS300 (O.Z. Galileo III) moved to my 350Z.
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Opps, I was looking at some of their other wheels where they can cost around $800-1000+ PER wheel (especially if they're forged construction).
I consider painted wheels to be of lesser value because the paint isn't as durable as powdercoating. It's just my opinion though. The paint will have to withstand debris, temperature changes, brake dust, installation/removal of the wheels, and etc.
Painting wheels to restore them is understandable though, but I just wouldn't paint a brand new set of wheels.
If you are going to paint wheels, here's a recommendation: Use an epoxy primer first (on a prepared surface of course), as it has great bonding properties to bare metal and topcoats. Then you can lay down your base and clear. Of course I'm talking about automotive or equivalent paints here, and not spray paints.
I consider painted wheels to be of lesser value because the paint isn't as durable as powdercoating. It's just my opinion though. The paint will have to withstand debris, temperature changes, brake dust, installation/removal of the wheels, and etc.
Painting wheels to restore them is understandable though, but I just wouldn't paint a brand new set of wheels.
If you are going to paint wheels, here's a recommendation: Use an epoxy primer first (on a prepared surface of course), as it has great bonding properties to bare metal and topcoats. Then you can lay down your base and clear. Of course I'm talking about automotive or equivalent paints here, and not spray paints.
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like above, powdercoat...period. I've painted wheels before and had friends do it to. Powdercoat will look 10x cleaner and unless you're one of the few, very few lucky ones, the paint is going to start chipping and THEN you'll wish you never wasted your time and got them powdercoated.
Auto paint is a different story, I was refering to spray cans. I've know people to paint wheels with a spray gun/auto paint and put excesive amounts of clear on them and they looked good and lasted
Auto paint is a different story, I was refering to spray cans. I've know people to paint wheels with a spray gun/auto paint and put excesive amounts of clear on them and they looked good and lasted
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As alot of others have said already, if you are deciding between paint and powder coating, powder coating is the way to go.
I just had the centers of my HRE's pulled and powder coated and I am very happy with the results.
Are the OZ's a 3 piece? Can the centers be removed?
I just had the centers of my HRE's pulled and powder coated and I am very happy with the results.
Are the OZ's a 3 piece? Can the centers be removed?
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Painted a set not the most fun thing I can think of. Lasted quite a while though. Best to get them powder coated. Colors coome out better unless it is auto paint with the correct paint code, but that can get expensive depending on your stock color.
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As alot of others have said already, if you are deciding between paint and powder coating, powder coating is the way to go.
I just had the centers of my HRE's pulled and powder coated and I am very happy with the results.
Are the OZ's a 3 piece? Can the centers be removed?
I just had the centers of my HRE's pulled and powder coated and I am very happy with the results.
Are the OZ's a 3 piece? Can the centers be removed?