***Official painted/powder coated stockers thread***

[la_fx35]

Wheel looks awesome Zebra. What brand of clear coat you use on them?

 

[roughx021]

What is better, have it painted or powdercoated? How much does powdercoating cost?

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

Wheel looks awesome Zebra. What brand of clear coat you use on them?

All Rustoleum products: primer, paint, clear coat:


Krylon on the emblems


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[Ed@TunerStore]

What is better, have it painted or powdercoated? How much does powdercoating cost?

Powdercoating is more durable, but cost around $400-$500 for a set.


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[pmanliu]

Great job zebra, curious about your prep if you dont mind sharing, and did you wetsand? I've always wanted to be able to get that smooth, high gloss finish

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

Yes I did wet sand them between each step, here is some pics(scroll down):
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[MTN FX]

How many cans of paint did it take for all 4 wheels?

Here is my winter setup painted with Rustoleum Graphite Wheel spray paint:





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[Ed@TunerStore]

4-6 cans of paint


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[MTN FX]

OK thanks that's what I was thinking it would take.

 

[MTN FX]

Dilemma-- I was going to paint them black but after seeing Z's graphite color I am having a hard time deciding. My only concern about the graphite is they don't seem much darker than OE color. I like the Charcoal GTR wheel color but probably not a spray can option.

 

[la_fx35]

Rustoleum Wheel Paint comes in black. Maybe a little creativity of a coat of black a coat of graphite to get you the charcoal you wanted?

 

[MTN FX]

Ya I thought about that but the problem with that idea is touching them up and matching paint after they get any nicks or scratches like when I have the tires mounted.

 

[sir21]

I don't see why you're saying Zs newly paints wheels don't look much darker. They're pretty dark but not too dark IMO

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

They look dark in person. Here is couple pics:

 

[MTN FX]

Cool that's what I am looking for decision made graphite it is Thanks.

 

[ocal21]

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[jcasanova]

^^^wow that looks good! :thumbup:

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[GEE50FX]

They look fantastic Oscar.

 

[sukhi105]

I wish I had skills like zebra! Those look sick!

 

[aiya]

Oscar's wheels look even better in person. :good:

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