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2018 TRD Sport Wheels Painted Black?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dammit Evie, Jul 9, 2018.

  1. Jul 9, 2018 at 2:34 PM
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    Dammit Evie

    Dammit Evie [OP] Evie the Schnauzer

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    I have a 2018 TRD Sport with the typical polished alloy silver stripes, while trying to remove any hint of silver and chrome, I'd like to paint my wheels black. However, I'd like to see someone's wheels already painted black before I make the change. Does anyone have a pic of their sport wheels painted black? TIA!
     
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  2. Jul 9, 2018 at 3:17 PM
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  3. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:52 PM
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    Dammit Evie

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    Very nice and thank you for the pic!
    Did you dip them or paint?
     
  4. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    Painted them. Spent quite a bit of time on the prep. Try searching for “painting sport wheels”. I followed a really good write up on how to prep and paint.
     
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  5. Jul 9, 2018 at 5:04 PM
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    Will do thanks!:thumbsup:
     
  6. Jul 9, 2018 at 5:17 PM
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    need to learn more about this stuff
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  8. Jul 9, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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  9. Jul 9, 2018 at 7:51 PM
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    I just ordered a set, thanks.
     
  10. Jul 9, 2018 at 7:56 PM
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    These are mines plastidipped. Gonna be selling them soon since I just got the SEMA TRD pros.

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  11. Aug 24, 2018 at 4:07 AM
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  12. Aug 24, 2018 at 4:11 AM
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    Had mine powder coated gloss black.
     
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  13. Aug 24, 2018 at 4:42 AM
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    I'd say it's an improvement but everyone is different!
     
  14. Aug 24, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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    Dammit Evie

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    For now I used the blackout decals on the sport wheels, planning on painting in the future.

     
  15. Aug 24, 2018 at 2:35 PM
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    they look great!
     

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