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TRD Off Road Wheels Painted Black?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Lovci, Aug 22, 2016.

  1. Aug 22, 2016 at 6:07 PM
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    nevadabugle

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    Goddammit those look good. This is how they should be from the factory. When they powder coat them do the insides get done also?
     
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  2. Aug 22, 2016 at 6:11 PM
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    Powder coat has to heat up to about 450 degree, cannot do plastic caps powder coat but high temp wrinkle paint from VHT, for painting valve covers at any auto parts store. What I do is when I'm done painting them I want them with a heat gun because the paint cures at 140 degrees
     
  3. Aug 22, 2016 at 6:13 PM
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    Sorry I read too quickly thought you meant center caps yes whole wheel gets done inside outside and Center of rim
     
  4. Aug 22, 2016 at 6:14 PM
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    Sorry I was not specific. What I meant was does only the outside surface of the rim get powder coated. Or does the inside of the rim get powder coated also? Or are you saying that you used the high temp paint and a heat gun for all of it.
     
  5. Aug 22, 2016 at 6:14 PM
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    Thanks we crossed posted that answers my question
     
  6. Aug 22, 2016 at 6:17 PM
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    Did it about a month ago so we will see how it holds up. I've dipped wheels before, And they always seem to hold up well. But I haven't taken them off road yet either
     
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  7. Aug 22, 2016 at 6:18 PM
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    Powder coated mine.

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  8. Aug 22, 2016 at 6:20 PM
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    This is the only one I've got image.jpg
     
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  9. Aug 22, 2016 at 6:35 PM
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    I'very powdered coated wheels in the past. Only way to do it right.
     
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  10. Aug 22, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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    How much would that cost.

    Plasti dip would work in the meantime.
     
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  11. Aug 22, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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    I like it. Are you satisfied with it? Did you top it with the gloss?
     
  12. Aug 22, 2016 at 7:14 PM
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    I'm happy with it. I didn't use any gloss though.
     
  13. Aug 22, 2016 at 8:36 PM
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    Cool. Cost? or do it yourself?
     
  14. Aug 22, 2016 at 10:47 PM
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    It always depended on the size of the wheels
     
  15. Aug 23, 2016 at 2:52 AM
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    Just the thread I was looking for! I have been struggling with the decision to stick with the stock OR wheels or get new ones. You guys have convinced me to keep them. Thanks!
     
  16. Aug 23, 2016 at 3:23 AM
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    Those that got them powder coated black, cna you share how much you paid? Also, what wheels did you use meanwhile?
     
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  17. Aug 23, 2016 at 6:28 AM
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    Mine ended up being about 350 i think. I was fortunate enough to be able to leave the wheels their since I had Sports on my truck originally.

    They did offer same day removal, powder coat, mount/balance, and install at the place I went to for around 550 I believe.
     
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  18. Aug 23, 2016 at 8:00 AM
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    I think I'll sick to plasti dip for the foreseeable future.

    These wheels good black and I want to save money by not buying wheels. Do doesn't make sense in my situation to get them powder coated.
     
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  19. Aug 23, 2016 at 1:01 PM
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    PCing them does save money in regards to replacing with a new set. However a few cans of PD will save you even more.
     
  20. Aug 27, 2016 at 12:16 AM
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    Anyone else plastidip yet? Im hesitant to do it for some reason. It's my next step in blacking out the truck though. So, I think it's tomorrow.
     

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