IS - 1st Gen (2001-2005) Discussion about the IS models up to the 2005 model

Paint the rims?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-14-10, 10:09 PM
  #16  
Mv350
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (23)
 
Mv350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: 949
Posts: 5,639
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

i say gun metal grey or keep them crome. i think the crome looks good on your car now. but if you paint them, trade like everyone said.
Old 07-14-10, 10:25 PM
  #17  
03LexIS300
Lead Lap
 
03LexIS300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Virginia
Posts: 642
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by IS3Vietboi
i not sure if u can get those powder coated but here's mine powder coated glossy black....



Thats nice! after seeing that it almost makes me want to find another stock set of is300 wheels and paint them black, or powder coat depending on price, whatd you pay for powder coat?
Old 07-15-10, 05:37 AM
  #18  
IS3Vietboi
Rookie
 
IS3Vietboi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 03LexIS300
Thats nice! after seeing that it almost makes me want to find another stock set of is300 wheels and paint them black, or powder coat depending on price, whatd you pay for powder coat?
I got them done for 50 each wheels.... I am thinking about switching to ISx50 wheels and getting them powder coated the same color
Old 07-15-10, 05:44 AM
  #19  
Mv350
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (23)
 
Mv350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: 949
Posts: 5,639
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

^^ the other day i saw isx50 wheels pc'd Black chrome that just looked so f'n sick it was ridiulous! i say do that
Old 07-15-10, 06:44 AM
  #20  
IS3Vietboi
Rookie
 
IS3Vietboi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Mv350
^^ the other day i saw isx50 wheels pc'd Black chrome that just looked so f'n sick it was ridiulous! i say do that
I wanted to do black chrome in the first place but the guy said it wouldn't come out black chrome it will come out more greyish.... The guy that did black chrome for his wheel was like paint and it chips off easily...
Old 07-15-10, 08:54 AM
  #21  
slidingIS
Lead Lap
 
slidingIS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Alabama
Posts: 761
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

if your doing it a budget and want to do your chrome wheels oreilly auto parts has a new spray kit to paint over chrome and it looks just like black chrome. its like $20. I just bought it and did it to my emblems. they look way better now. Just an idea
Old 07-15-10, 01:17 PM
  #22  
Lexy602
Pole Position
 
Lexy602's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AZ
Posts: 248
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Keep away frm the black out ish.. you want something more baller status.. that stock chrome rims u have sits bad on your car right now..! (miss my baby she be out the shop tmrw <3)
Old 07-15-10, 06:37 PM
  #23  
2002GGPIS3
Lexus Test Driver
 
2002GGPIS3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: FL
Posts: 1,586
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I am with everybody else, keep or trade your chrome wheels, then get another set and paint them black!
Old 07-15-10, 09:51 PM
  #24  
03LexIS300
Lead Lap
 
03LexIS300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Virginia
Posts: 642
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by IS3Vietboi
I got them done for 50 each wheels.... I am thinking about switching to ISx50 wheels and getting them powder coated the same color
50 a wheel is not bad at all considering the quality of powder coat vs. spray paint, or even spraying with a gun and clearing. powder coat seems much more worth it for the money and better quality than the other options.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
kela3609
ES - 5th Gen (2007-2012)
4
12-29-09 01:43 PM
VIPJOSH
IS - 1st Gen (2001-2005)
3
03-03-09 08:52 AM
tobekev
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
8
04-22-08 03:19 PM
cmc07e
Wheels, Tires & Brakes Forum
5
07-03-07 01:22 PM



Quick Reply: Paint the rims?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:36 PM.