View Full Version : Wheel paint for tC rims


Gmoney
12-30-2004, 03:01 PM
Has anyone ever used that wheel paint you can buy from autozone. its a three step process. When i get my tC it will be IIP. I wanna do my stock rims white. my other plans are to paint my tC and scion logos white. just some contrast in the car.

Dwestxb
12-30-2004, 03:32 PM
If you want the wheels white you should get them powdercoated. Paint can chip off, powdercoating can't. I got my wheels powdercoated for $50 each, it is worth it.

Just my 2 cents :wink:

Gmoney
12-30-2004, 04:04 PM
yes but this requires me taking the tires off and im not doing that. i dont have a set of steelies to throw on there.

Dwestxb
12-30-2004, 04:07 PM
yes but this requires me taking the tires off and im not doing that. i dont have a set of steelies to throw on there.

Then I wouldn't do it, it will look like crap! :wink:

smurf3642
12-30-2004, 04:11 PM
Then I wouldn't do it, it will look like crap! :wink:

Only after a few trips down the road...But you're right, paint will chip...

zac
12-30-2004, 04:17 PM
Ive used the paint from autozone before on my tercel wheels.
they were 16" konig villians, i painted them graphite and i had no problems at all, they were aluminum wheels though. also i dorve it everyday for a year after i painted them it held up very well

all i did was tape my tires off and took them off the car they were dry in less than an hour, then i sprayed them one more thin coat and waa laa!
i only used less than 2 cans to do it

Dwestxb
12-30-2004, 04:20 PM
Ive used the paint from autozone before on my tercel wheels.
they were 16" konig villians, i painted them graphite and i had no problems at all, they were aluminum wheels though. also i dorve it everyday for a year after i painted them it held up very well

all i did was tape my tires off and took them off the car they were dry in less than an hour, then i sprayed them one more thin coat and waa laa!
i only used less than 2 cans to do it

If it were crappy wheels I would say do it, but I wouldn't want to mess up tC wheels.

BSP_5c10n
12-30-2004, 04:32 PM
Stupid question but where would I take my car to get the wheels powder coated?

Gregh1
12-30-2004, 04:44 PM
what the hell are you thinking you going for the cover of the JC whitney catalouge

Dwestxb
12-30-2004, 04:45 PM
Stupid question but where would I take my car to get the wheels powder coated?

To a Powdercoater :P Just Look it up in the Phone book :wink:

bril
12-30-2004, 04:50 PM
yes but this requires me taking the tires off and im not doing that. i dont have a set of steelies to throw on there.

You have a spare right? Just do them 1 at a time. If your going to do it go with powdercoating. :D

zac
12-30-2004, 04:55 PM
If it were crappy wheels I would say do it, but I wouldn't want to mess up tC wheels.

ya i second that! i'd wait until you fuk your wheels up, or have a second pair to see also i dont think that white spray paint would turn out as good as you think it would
mine werent crappy but i did have some "scars" on them!

Gmoney
12-30-2004, 05:03 PM
ya i guess i should just do it the right way............damn its gonna look sweet though.

zac
12-30-2004, 05:33 PM
ya i guess i should just do it the right way............damn its gonna look sweet though.

you should start out by painting the brake calipers

Gmoney
12-30-2004, 05:42 PM
ya i guess i should just do it the right way............damn its gonna look sweet though.

you should start out by painting the brake calipers

yep........red!