An afternoon 'dip'

[DiabloStinger]

Trying to get a feel for how black wheels will look on my car.

I think it's time to book that powder coat.

As much as I'd love to buy aftermarket, I've never had luck with them rolling true.

 

[DiabloStinger]

And I totally want to wrap all this black chrome trim too...

 

[nhcowboy28]

Trying to get a feel for how black wheels will look on my car.

I think it's time to book that powder coat.

As much as I'd love to buy aftermarket, I've never had luck with them rolling true.

Since we have the same color. And you are talking OEM wheels...

 

[RUFFSTUFF]

Powdercoated, right? Nice.

 

[DiabloStinger]

Yes, that looks awesome. Once i have a couple of days that I can be without this beast it will get some powder coat.

 

[eflyguy]

Since we have the same color. And you are talking OEM wheels...

I'm sure you already posted, but I missed it - where did you get yours done? Cost?

 

[nhcowboy28]

I'm sure you already posted, but I missed it - where did you get yours done? Cost?

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Although I’m not 100% happy with the outcome. It seemed a bit odd to have such a rapid turnaround (less than 24 hours). I suspect they didn’t prep very well. I have sections that seem to be loose from the wheel (you can push on it like there is a gap). No break/tear in the powder coat. Just not adhering to the wheel. Like a mold.

That and they seem to chip easy (very small ... less than 1 mm)

In the winter, I’ll have them redo them as warranty.

 

[westcoastGT]

Trying to get a feel for how black wheels will look on my car.

I think it's time to book that powder coat.

As much as I'd love to buy aftermarket, I've never had luck with them rolling true.

So you dipped them to see first ??

 

[DiabloStinger]

So you dipped them to see first ??

yes. It takes no time to spray and peel off later.

 

[Yujiza]

I can't resist, I have to share pictures too...




They were powder coated by the same company - but in Ottawa. They kept the car from a Tuesday, and I picked it up Friday evening after work. They told me it's a 2-3 day process to make sure it really stays. All is good so far.

My car is also wrapped with gloss black Vinyl. I wrapped the hood, pillars, and roof.

I love the look of Stock rims being powder coated black - looks good on a Red Stinger OP

 

[westcoastGT]

looking really good ! I'm dipping my wheels next week .

 

[AV8R]

looking really good ! I'm dipping my wheels next week .

On your wheel chair? Lol

 

[westcoastGT]

On your wheel chair? Lol

I swear you suffer from altitude sickness some days , ocupational hazard I suppose ..............Baw !

 

[DiabloStinger]

Did something else too... Took off the exhaust tips and did a metallic black on them.

Btw, you do need to drop the axle back to remove these.

 

[westcoastGT]

Did something else too... Took off the exhaust tips and did a metallic black on them.

Btw, you do need to drop the axle back to remove these.

Can you pls post a tight pic of your tips , I'm on the fence whether to paint mine , I'm pulling my difusser off next week so the time to decide is now ..................thanks

 

[DiabloStinger]

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[DiabloStinger]

I'll put them back on later...

 

[westcoastGT]

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is the light making them look like dark silver ? They are black , correct ?
Thanks

 

[DiabloStinger]

It is almost black.. tried to match the black chrome shade as close as possible.

 

[westcoastGT]

It is almost black.. tried to match the black chrome shade as close as possible.

how did you prep the stainless and what was the painting process , did you bake them too ?? ( thanks for all the answers and pics btw )