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Powder coating my stock 17" sport TRD wheels

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by meegari, Feb 28, 2010.

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Powdercoating Stock TRD Sport Rims Black, Matte or Gloss?

Poll closed Mar 30, 2010.
  1. Matte Black

    69 vote(s)
    84.1%
  2. Gloss Black

    5 vote(s)
    6.1%
  3. Other

    8 vote(s)
    9.8%
  1. Feb 28, 2010 at 7:46 PM
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    meegari

    meegari [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So in preparation of taking delivery of my new 2010 DC SB Black Sand Pearl TRD Sport, my dealer is going to be powder coating the stock rims for me (can't afford new rims right now saving for the lift).

    I want the rims powder coated Black, my question is what type of Black to use? Matt or Gloss finish? What has everyone else done so far? :confused:

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Feb 28, 2010 at 8:00 PM
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    meegari

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    Dealers doing it cheap, I don't have the facilities to powder coat.
     
  3. Feb 28, 2010 at 8:01 PM
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    NWtacoma

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  4. Feb 28, 2010 at 8:05 PM
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    FARNORCAL

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  5. Feb 28, 2010 at 8:28 PM
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    ColtsTRD

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  6. Mar 1, 2010 at 5:28 AM
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    zimm52

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    Not a big fan of black rims, but if they are going to do it cheap, then let them at it. Go gloss
     
  7. Mar 1, 2010 at 5:33 AM
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    dbarn

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    I would go gloss if you have painted trim. If you have the black trim and fender skirts then I would go flat black to match these items.
     
  8. Mar 1, 2010 at 6:27 AM
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    godofspeed

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    I think matte black would look sick.
     
  9. Mar 1, 2010 at 7:44 AM
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    squad314

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  10. Mar 1, 2010 at 7:45 AM
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    Simon2150

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    matte black for sure!!
     
  11. Mar 1, 2010 at 7:46 AM
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    squad314

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  12. Mar 1, 2010 at 7:57 AM
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    DubVeeTaco

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    I have a Black Sand Pearl '10, extended cab, Sport, 4x4..I'd love to get my wheels powder coated like you did. How much, and any suggestions as to where to get it done?
     
  13. Mar 1, 2010 at 8:39 AM
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    BBY2KS2K

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    I'd go matte... seems to me gloss would be difficult to keep glossy.
     
  14. Mar 1, 2010 at 8:43 AM
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    thinkingman

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  15. Mar 1, 2010 at 8:48 AM
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    GO black it looks better!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  16. Mar 1, 2010 at 8:51 AM
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    Kyouto42

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    If you wheel go matte, otherwise it's just personal choice. matte would be easier to touch up with a rattle can and hide flaws easier.
     
  17. Mar 1, 2010 at 9:05 AM
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    Razorecko

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    actually there are 3x types of black....matte,satin, and than gloss. Satin being a good middle ground. Either go matte or satin. Don't do gloss. Gloss black does not really go well on trucks.
     
  18. Mar 1, 2010 at 9:13 AM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    Matte black just looks like brake dust to me.
     
  19. Mar 1, 2010 at 9:42 AM
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    Razorecko

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    hence why alot do satin/semi-gloss
     
  20. Mar 1, 2010 at 9:57 AM
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    Oskie_78

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    That looks really good! What brand tire and size are you running?
     

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