IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Opinions on powdercoating stock rims?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-10-10, 03:54 PM
  #16  
acefalcon2
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (20)
 
acefalcon2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: IN
Posts: 3,347
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

the 07+ rims maybe painted but if the 08+ is powder coated... i would think that the 06-07 would be too...

Andre
Old 06-10-10, 06:35 PM
  #17  
awdrvr
Driver School Candidate
 
awdrvr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: PA
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by DannyMih
I was wondering, are the stock rims painted? If so would they first have to have the paint removed before they put on the powder coat?

Secondly, whats the price i should expect?
I'm pretty sure they bead blast the wheels first so the powder will stick and not fish eye. I would expect to pay at least $100-$150 PER WHEEL. As someone said earlier it might be just better to find a set of used wheels/tires but beware there are some shady individuals selling wheels nowadays.......Be careful who you deal with and make sure you inspect very well for bends curb rash and such. If you are buying used tires make sure they are not worn uneven from a bad alignment job........
Old 06-10-10, 07:25 PM
  #18  
ONEdirty23
Pole Position
iTrader: (1)
 
ONEdirty23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by mIStaboi
the bondo won't hold up from the heat when powder coating.. just smooth it down with a die grinder. i fixed all my curb rash. that's the only reason why i painted my stocks for funn



i think white wheels on black looks hawt.....
I never saw white stocks before. Any more shots, like from the side? I like the way this looks.
Old 06-10-10, 07:51 PM
  #19  
albis350
Driver
 
albis350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Miami, Fl
Posts: 191
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Mines are painted and holding up real god only lil shipped wheel I have is one in the rear when i changes my rear tires other than that is great almost a yeah i painted them semi gloss and we prepared the wheels correctly before painting i guess thats the key for the paint to hold up...I will try another color when they start getting ugly lol maybe some bronze on obsidian IS will look good jejejeje



sorry dirty car they look a lil bit glossier than this brake dust make em look almost flat black...

Last edited by albis350; 06-10-10 at 07:54 PM. Reason: Adding pic
Old 06-14-10, 08:21 PM
  #20  
sleekbrian
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
sleekbrian's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 824
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

does anyone have a pic of glossy black on a black is???
Old 06-15-10, 12:04 AM
  #21  
soulsoarer
Pole Position
iTrader: (2)
 
soulsoarer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: California
Posts: 395
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Here is mine
Attached Thumbnails Opinions on powdercoating stock rims?-is350.jpg  
Old 06-15-10, 04:09 PM
  #22  
sleekbrian
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
sleekbrian's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 824
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by soulsoarer
Here is mine
is that glossy black?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Ready4aGS
GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020)
4
05-26-19 07:04 PM
jrdeputy
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
17
02-11-09 03:51 PM
Coconut
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
3
12-11-08 07:14 PM
italiandud
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
24
02-13-08 03:55 PM
Bigrahizzl
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
22
05-22-07 08:15 PM



Quick Reply: Opinions on powdercoating stock rims?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:01 PM.