Painting Stock Wheels?

[JonFull2015QX70]

Has anyone painted or powder-coated their QX70 stock wheels? I have the base-stock wheels on my 2015 QX70, but don't like the silver coating; would much prefer a darker chrome, such as Hyper or even black.

If you have, can you post pixs and what you did to achieve a more preferred color?

 

[DatMan]

Powder coating is nice but you'll probably just want to paint your rims... That way to can paint match the center caps... Can't powdercoat plastic, so the center caps always look a little off...

 

[JonFull2015QX70]

Powder coating is nice but you'll probably just want to paint your rims... That way to can paint match the center caps... Can't powdercoat plastic, so the center caps always look a little off...

Thanks, DatMan! I've been watching a lot of Pasti Dip vs Autodip vs Rustoleum Peel Coat+ vs Wrapping, etc; whew! So much to research and consider...
However, I do believe I am leaning toward painting my calipers versus getting covers to achieve the look, but of course, that defeats the purpose of reducing break-dust...So much to learn....

 

[DatMan]

However, I do believe I am leaning toward painting my calipers versus getting covers to achieve the look, but of course, that defeats the purpose of reducing break-dust...So much to learn....

Now you're talking about calipers? Did you look at that link I posted on one of your threads about the brake upgrade? The STOPTECH kit comes with carbon fiber brake pads which are supposedly less dust than metal composite, but quieter and good bite... So the best of both worlds (ceramic vs. metal)...

 

[DatMan]

And the calipers come already painted red...

 

[JonFull2015QX70]

Did you look at that link I posted on one of your threads about the brake upgrade? The STOPTECH kit comes with carbon fiber brake pads which are supposedly less dust than metal composite, but quieter and good bite... So the best of both worlds (ceramic vs. metal)...

Lol; I'm talking about a lot, and not doing much so far. Lots of ideas; jumping all over the place. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[SilverStreakFX]

My wheels came powder coated. The 21 inch are heavy enough. These things are freaking bricks. Looks nice but suffering from bad gas mileage and harsher bumps from the unsprung weight

 

[Abdul Ardate]

I have powercoated mine shiny black. The original silver wheels were pretty scratched up and needed to be refiinished anyway. I was really nervous about the black wheels since my car is already black but it turned out pretty nice.

 

[champaign777]

painted black my OEM 18" for winter


Before with 21" OEM

After with 18" OEM pained black

 

[champaign777]

My wheels came powder coated. The 21 inch are heavy enough. These things are freaking bricks. Looks nice but suffering from bad gas mileage and harsher bumps from the unsprung weight

Agree they weight a TON and ride is so firm ...
My suffer was one week only
Put back my 18" powder coated black wheels
Now i am happy

 

[onthemove]

The main reason for a FX or QX being slower than their cousins the G, Z and Q is the weight and size of the wheels and tires on the FX/QX compared to the cars. Ride quality is better as well with less weight.

 

[champaign777]

The main reason for a FX or QX being slower than their cousins the G, Z and Q is the weight and size of the wheels and tires on the FX/QX compared to the cars. Ride quality is better as well with less weight.

Monster wheels totally agree but this is the price you pay if u want u car look sporty !
Like the look hate the ride

 

[onthemove]

For sure. Big wheels almost always look better.

 

[Themechanic]

I painted mine two years ago. Bodyshop. Wet sand,gloss black then clear coat. Came out awesome. Still looks awesome.

 

[Vader]

I have powercoated mine shiny black. The original silver wheels were pretty scratched up and needed to be refiinished anyway. I was really nervous about the black wheels since my car is already black but it turned out pretty nice.

Huge difference. I have the same body/trim color. I am going to paint my wheels black too, plus black out the front grill and some trim.

 

[Abdul Ardate]

Huge difference. I have the same body/trim color. I am going to paint my wheels black too, plus black out the front grill and some trim.

Yes, I would definitely do it again. Makes the car look a lot better. I also replaced the front grill with the 2017 blacked out limited one. Came out nice too.