"Graphite Polished look" for the 17' Lexus GS rims
06-20-02, 06:27 AM
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"Graphite Polished look" for the 17' Lexus GS rims
I wanted to know if the 17' OEM lexus GS rims come in the
"Graphite Polished Look" that you see on some IS300. I do not believe it does, so my question is how to get that look.
Is this something that a body shop can covert for us through powder coating or repainting? Is this possible for our rims?
Maybe it would help if someone could post a picture of this?
"Graphite Polished Look" that you see on some IS300. I do not believe it does, so my question is how to get that look.
Is this something that a body shop can covert for us through powder coating or repainting? Is this possible for our rims?
Maybe it would help if someone could post a picture of this?
06-20-02, 06:42 AM
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Drew,
You are correct - the 17" GS wheels do not come in that color (only silver and chrome). I also liked the IS wheels when I first saw them and almost bought a pair before I discovered they were too narrow for the GS.
You should be able to get a set of wheels powdercoated or painted (I believe powdercoating would be more durable). One member did this with a set of aftermarket wheels a few months ago because he did not like the gunmetal color of them (wanted a lighter silver) - I think it was Bliu's Volks. He posted about that, might want to PM him if he doesn't respond here to see how they've held up over time.
You are correct - the 17" GS wheels do not come in that color (only silver and chrome). I also liked the IS wheels when I first saw them and almost bought a pair before I discovered they were too narrow for the GS.
You should be able to get a set of wheels powdercoated or painted (I believe powdercoating would be more durable). One member did this with a set of aftermarket wheels a few months ago because he did not like the gunmetal color of them (wanted a lighter silver) - I think it was Bliu's Volks. He posted about that, might want to PM him if he doesn't respond here to see how they've held up over time.
06-20-02, 09:46 AM
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Hello!
That's my cue!
I did indeed powdercoat my wheels. It's really a two-step process for the best durability.
Before all that, you need to find a good powdercoating shop. I have a recommendation in the So Cal region...
Here are the two steps...
1) You need to strip the paint from the wheels first. A powdercoating shop will suggest a place for you to do this if they don't do it themselves. What you get as a result is the alloy wheel with lots of pits and a very rough surface.
2) You choose a color that you like and have the place powdercoat the wheel and then on top of that, add a layer of clearcoat for extra protection.
If you do this, then the wheels should last as long as the original color or when you get the next curb rash
.
Total cost: about $15 to strip the paint, $50 to powdercoat and add a layer of clearcoat. This is PER WHEEL.
For me, I made a considerable investment on the wheels so it was worth the $250 to do it.
Turnaround time was about a week. Keep in mind you need to find a tire shop that mount and unmount the tires from the wheels and you need another car to lug the wheels around. The mount an unmount may cost another $50 to do...
Hope this helps. Do a search on user BLiu and you will see my results.
Brent
That's my cue!
I did indeed powdercoat my wheels. It's really a two-step process for the best durability.
Before all that, you need to find a good powdercoating shop. I have a recommendation in the So Cal region...
Here are the two steps...
1) You need to strip the paint from the wheels first. A powdercoating shop will suggest a place for you to do this if they don't do it themselves. What you get as a result is the alloy wheel with lots of pits and a very rough surface.
2) You choose a color that you like and have the place powdercoat the wheel and then on top of that, add a layer of clearcoat for extra protection.
If you do this, then the wheels should last as long as the original color or when you get the next curb rash
.Total cost: about $15 to strip the paint, $50 to powdercoat and add a layer of clearcoat. This is PER WHEEL.
For me, I made a considerable investment on the wheels so it was worth the $250 to do it.
Turnaround time was about a week. Keep in mind you need to find a tire shop that mount and unmount the tires from the wheels and you need another car to lug the wheels around. The mount an unmount may cost another $50 to do...
Hope this helps. Do a search on user BLiu and you will see my results.
Brent
Last edited by BLiu; 06-20-02 at 09:49 AM.
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