Powder coating: what color would you choose for your wheels?

[jrhodes87]

I want my wheels to match the black chrome accents , has like a goldish hugh to it in some light. idk if a powder coat could replicate it

 

[Thrashmetl]

I just googled it, appears you can powder coat a black chrome color.

 

[jrhodes87]

I just googled it, appears you can powder coat a black chrome color.

thanks, I have seen black chrome wheels and they are indeed a blackish chrome, but there is something different with the stinger black chrome, like I said it gives off a goldish type shine.

I may take it in to a custom shop and see if they can whip up something close to matching

 

[Thrashmetl]

thanks, I have seen black chrome wheels and they are indeed a blackish chrome, but there is something different with the stinger black chrome, like I said it gives off a goldish type shine.

I may take it in to a custom shop and see if they can whip up something close to matching

Yeah, the black chrome on the Stinger is more like a smoked chrome, it’s more chrome than black.

 

[Soca Boy]

I want my wheels to match the black chrome accents , has like a goldish hugh to it in some light. idk if a powder coat could replicate it

That’s my plan for my wheels, found a shop in my city that does a good job. I’ll have to leave my wheels there for four days.

 

[Thrashmetl]

That’s my plan for my wheels, found a shop in my city that does a good job. I’ll have to leave my wheels there for four days.

Definitely need pix when it’s done.

 

[jrhodes87]

That’s my plan for my wheels, found a shop in my city that does a good job. I’ll have to leave my wheels there for four days.

Yes pics for sure!

 

[Valkyriemedic]

That’s my plan for my wheels, found a shop in my city that does a good job. I’ll have to leave my wheels there for four days.

Any updates on getting your wheels powder coated in Black / Smoked Chrome?

 

[Soca Boy]

Any updates on getting your wheels powder coated in Black / Smoked Chrome?

I ended up getting rims in summer

 

[Ozstung]

Black is certainly in vogue now for wheels. I'm thinking gloss black.

 

[Callum]

I've thought about a body shop scanning the OE paint on the wheels and matching it. That way the OE caps match

 

[BEEK]

I'm taking my Ceramic Silver Stinger to get the rims powder coated this week. I am leaning towards gloss black, but gun metal is also an option. Considering leaving the center piece that covers the lug nuts the original color so I have a bit of contrast. Love the pictures on this forum of the white stingers with gloss black rims. I found a reputable shop here in Atlanta that will do the entire job (including storing the car for 4 - 5 days) for $750.

 

[nhcowboy28]

I'm taking my Ceramic Silver Stinger to get the rims powder coated this week. I am leaning towards gloss black, but gun metal is also an option. Considering leaving the center piece that covers the lug nuts the original color so I have a bit of contrast. Love the pictures on this forum of the white stingers with gloss black rims. I found a reputable shop here in Atlanta that will do the entire job (including storing the car for 4 - 5 days) for $750.

Where in Atlanta are you (and what shop)?

In in alpharetta.

 

[Doel]

I'm getting my wheels powder coated in 3 weeks and I need to decide what color to do.... I was thinking gloss black but after seeing the other white Stinger in this thread, I'm thinking maybe that's too dark. The stock rim has some nice details that I feel get lost with a true black.

So I'm thinking some type of dark gray, maybe something like the Anthracite or our black chrome trim mentioned here would allow the wheel details to pop a bit more. Has anyone actually powder coated their wheels in a color like this? I'm going to have the center cap spokes painted, but leave the E unpainted.

Also, the cost to sand blast the stock rims and powder coat all 4 was $500, that includes taking the tires off and reinstalling them and also includes a lifetime warranty (doesn't cover curb rash).

 

[BEEK]

From what I've seen (limited sample) $500 for the full job is a very good price. Where are you located? I found a place in Atlanta that charged $400 just to powder coat. That didn't include taking the tires off the rims, storing the car for 5 days and then putting it back together. Most places I've found are happy to take the tires off and put them on, but few want to store the car. Have only found a few places that will do a turn-key job.

 

[eflyguy]

I've thought about getting mine done in something that matches the black chrome trim, but I've seen plenty of attractive aftermarket rims for not much more than would cost to get them PCd, and I wouldn't mind keeping the stock rims for all-season use over the winter.

Decisions, decisions..

 

[BEEK]

I've thought about getting mine done in something that matches the black chrome trim, but I've seen plenty of attractive aftermarket rims for not much more than would cost to get them PCd, and I wouldn't mind keeping the stock rims for all-season use over the winter.

Decisions, decisions..

Would be curious to hear what you find out on after market rims. I did a little research on that and many of the cheaper rims ($150) wouldn't fit the car. Quickly got up into the $250+ range, which didn't include mounting, balancing, TPMS, etc. But, this is my first go around on custom rims so there may be cheaper options out there.

 

[Billy M]

Would be curious to hear what you find out on after market rims. I did a little research on that and many of the cheaper rims ($150) wouldn't fit the car. Quickly got up into the $250+ range, which didn't include mounting, balancing, TPMS, etc. But, this is my first go around on custom rims so there may be cheaper options out there.

Quality cast wheels $200+ Per wheel
Rotory formed/flow formed/hybrid forged or any combo of those phrases $300+ Per wheel
Forged $600+ per wheel

Personally and I think most guys here agree, flow formed family of wheels is the way to go. Lighter weight and higher strength than cast.
I’d look to the pros at getyourwheels.com to help you sort it out for your first go with aftermarket wheels. They’ll take all the guess work out and can answer your questions about fitment and construction.

Getyourwheels Is a member here too, and has done many of the cars on the forum

 

[GetYourWheels]

Would be curious to hear what you find out on after market rims. I did a little research on that and many of the cheaper rims ($150) wouldn't fit the car. Quickly got up into the $250+ range, which didn't include mounting, balancing, TPMS, etc. But, this is my first go around on custom rims so there may be cheaper options out there.

If you need some help, I can be of assistance in helping you find something.

 

[GetYourWheels]

Quality cast wheels $200+ Per wheel
Rotory formed/flow formed/hybrid forged or any combo of those phrases $300+ Per wheel
Forged $600+ per wheel

Personally and I think most guys here agree, flow formed family of wheels is the way to go. Lighter weight and higher strength than cast.
I’d look to the pros at getyourwheels.com to help you sort it out for your first go with aftermarket wheels. They’ll take all the guess work out and can answer your questions about fitment and construction.

Getyourwheels Is a member here too, and has done many of the cars on the forum

Thanks you for the shout out!