Satin or gloss paint?

Kjsayers · 05-11-2008, 03:43 PM

I having my wheels looked at on Thursday by a Toyota rep because of a defect in them. Whether or not I get them replaced ( I will throw a stink if I don't, but anyways) I plan to paint them black. For those of you who have done this did you use a gloss or a satin finish? I am also not going to clear them just so I can touch them up easy.
On a sidebar I also want take the fender flares off and put some Herculiner or simular product on them for durability. Has anyone done this and how did it turn out?

eordonez · 05-11-2008, 04:00 PM

Satin!

Ridgerunner · 05-11-2008, 04:05 PM

05 X-Runner · 05-11-2008, 04:51 PM

I used semi-gloss on the rims on my X

Kjsayers · 05-11-2008, 06:10 PM

looks sweet!!!!

RedruM29 · 05-11-2008, 06:11 PM

gloss

ChrisDeSoup · 05-11-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eordonez

Satin!

+1

ChrisDeSoup · 05-11-2008, 07:13 PM

It's waranty right? Are they going to extend your waranty on the wheels so the bubbles don't come back????? You could have them custom gloss/satin (like the FJ rims but in black) if toyota's footin' that bill

ChibbMD · 05-11-2008, 08:56 PM

Just out of curiosity why wouldn't you just get the wheels powdercoated? It's way less work and more durable than paint.

05 X-Runner · 05-11-2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChibbMD

Just out of curiosity why wouldn't you just get the wheels powdercoated? It's way less work and more durable than paint.

Havent had the time to its my DD to work, I'm going to have them done in july when i get my vaction.

But thats the same coat of paint i put on last summer and have only had one chip on a rim so im not to worried about having them done

05-11-2008, 03:43 PM	#1
Kjsayers Junior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2546 Posts: 24 07 Tacoma D-Cab LB 4x4 Black 2007 Double Cab Automatic	Satin or gloss paint? I having my wheels looked at on Thursday by a Toyota rep because of a defect in them. Whether or not I get them replaced ( I will throw a stink if I don't, but anyways) I plan to paint them black. For those of you who have done this did you use a gloss or a satin finish? I am also not going to clear them just so I can touch them up easy. On a sidebar I also want take the fender flares off and put some Herculiner or simular product on them for durability. Has anyone done this and how did it turn out?

05-11-2008, 06:11 PM	#6
RedruM29 Northern Alliance: nor-cal div Joined: Feb 2008, #4594 Location: San Jose/Chico, Ca Posts: 238 08 trd sport SR5 4x4 tow package 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Cat back 18" magnaflow with 3" out w/ black chrome tip, Painted Emblems black, Pioneer DEH6800mp w/ IPod adapter in a scosche dash kit, Xdi true flow Cai, limo tint on the back windows , 50% up front, painted Black badges, black painted sport rims, Grillcraft Grill, scangauge II	gloss __________________

05-11-2008, 07:13 PM	#8
ChrisDeSoup Giggity, Giggity, Giggity Joined: Mar 2008, #5466 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 31 Posts: 591 08 Tacoma Double Cab PreRunner Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 Seatbelt Ding Mod, All Weather Mats	It's waranty right? Are they going to extend your waranty on the wheels so the bubbles don't come back????? You could have them custom gloss/satin (like the FJ rims but in black) if toyota's footin' that bill __________________ "Teddy Roosevelt . . . once said, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick.' Jimmy Carter wants to speak loudly and carry a fly swatter." -Gerald R. Ford

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ChibbMD Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5567 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 48 07 PreRunner Double Cab 2007 Double Cab Automatic	Just out of curiosity why wouldn't you just get the wheels powdercoated? It's way less work and more durable than paint.