hypnotized

I am trying to figure out what to do with my OEM painted factory wheels on my IS250. I intend on keeping my car for awhile. My concern is addressing the severely bubbling paint before it results in any rust issues or other complications like air pressure loss. It sounds like this is a very common problem most Lexus / Toyota owners are having.

I have bought myself time as a have set of "summer" chrome wheels. So my OEM wheels need a solution by November for winter. I will physically have them in-hand and off the car for any repairs with a flexible time frame for repairs to be complete.

These are my ideas & questions so far listed below.

What have others done to address this issue?
Anyone purchase refurbished OEM wheels ?
What companies did you use?
What type of money are you getting for your OEM wheels selling on eBay?
Anyone try the "Winterchrome" products from LA Wheel & Tire?

1) Lexus charges $800 to resurface and repaint OEM wheels.

2) Maaco estimates $400 to resurface and repaint OEM wheels. From opinions, it is an extremely low quality work product.

3) Most OEM refurbished vendors want nearly retail for used OEM wheels, plus my set in trade.

4) Local body shop wants $265 per wheel plus my set in exchange.

5) Can of spray paint with a comparable color. I understand the limitations, but I figure I will have to pay for a resurface and paint stripping eventually, so why not delay the cost.

Any advice will be appreciated.

funglenn

iTrader: (10)

wow--I have an 2006 that saw its first 6 years of life in salty areas of NY, VA and Colorado. I have no issues with my wheels. Although I had them refinished due to curb rash, sanded filled in and painted. now sadly they chip easy and I gave up. They are in my garage, ready to be just a winter set now that I got some chrome wheels.

how common is this issue?

Kappy550

iTrader: (4)

My AWD wheels are pretty torn up. The previous owner must have been bad at parking (curb rash and such) but in other spots the paint is bubbling and peeling. I will either have mine refinished (probably in a darker color) or replace them.

ISmak4

I'm looking to repair some curb damage and salt damage to my rims too, does any know the specific colour the OEM wheels are called or the code? It's on an 07'.

This color:


Yes I know my calipers need to be fixed. Will do it soon!

laobo979

iTrader: (5)

Very common dealer will refinish if under warranty. Had my done 2 times and they still bubble back. I just use them as winter setup. Poorly coated from factory.

bigdenis

Redo them in shadow chrome. Beautiful colour.