Hey guys!

I have the 7 spoke alloys from Scion. I was wondering if there is a QUALITY ay to paint them black, and also something to coat them with so the paint doesnt chip off and what not.

Any suggetions on how to do this or where to get it done?

Thanks!

I always used this stuff and loved the results hope this helps
http://www.autobarn.net/dupwpseries.html

I 2nd that.

Use Duplicolor wheel coating.

Here's the "how to" page on using the wheel coating...

http://www.duplicolor.com/projects/howto_wheel.html

Powdercoating is the ONLY way to do it! Any rattlecan application will chip!

You could also get them powdercoated too. I'm getting mine doen pretty soon. The place that's doing mine is charging around $50 a rim.

I was charged $45 per rim when i had my rims powdercoated.

I was charged $45 per rim when i had my rims powdercoated.
What color did you get yours done in? Do you have any before and after pics?

So can I buy any rim on the market and get it powdercoated?

Anyone know if they can mask areas when powdercoating? I want to leave the front of the spokes and a ring, and powdercoat the rest gunmetal. Also, anyone know a place in the Phoenix area that does rims?

So can I buy any rim on the market and get it powdercoated?
Yep in color you want. At most places they can mix yout factory paint too!

Anyone know if they can mask areas when powdercoating? I want to leave the front of the spokes and a ring, and powdercoat the rest gunmetal. Also, anyone know a place in the Phoenix area that does rims?
Most places can.

Powdercoat Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powder Coating?

Powder Coating is a dry finishing process that uses finely ground powders of pigment and resin to coat the surface. Powder coating uses an electrostatically charged technique in which the powders are charged so that the powder particles adhere to the metal surface and are then melted and fused together in the curing process.

Since its introduction in North America almost 40 years ago, powder coating has become the fastest growing finishing technology, currently representing over 10 percent of the total industrial finishing market. More and more finishing engineers for a countless array of products have switched from liquid finishing to powder coating as a way to produce a high quality and durable finish while maximizing production, cutting costs, improving efficiency, and complying with increasingly stringent environmental regulations.

What are the benefits of powder coating versus wet painting?

Superior Scratch Resistance

Superior Chemical Resistance

Superior Impact Resistance

Why change to Powder Coating?

Greater durability of Powder Coating

Cost competitive to internal wet coating expenses

Eliminates environmental issues for all

Custom colors available

Textured finishes available

Indoor, Outdoor, Harsh environmental powders are available

Excellent silkscreen results over powder

Touch up with powder or paint

Here's the place that's going to do mine here: http://www.southernpowdercoating.com/

And check out just some of the colors here:
http://www.southernpowdercoating.com/colors.html

Wow! Thanks for all the responses!

Does anyone know of a good place in Jersey that does Powder Coating? That seems like the way to go. I'm sloppy with a spray can and don't have a lift, so i'd be doing one wheel at a time. No uniformity.

Thanks again!

Powdercoating is great, I got mine done last year for $50 a wheel and there are no chips and still look new.

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