black rims?

In my opinion they look just fine, if you like black rims.

Myself, I love black rims on my CRF450R but I'll pass when it comes to the truck.

 

Anymore Taco's out there w/ black painted or poweder coated wheels on a white truck? Specifically stcok 17"s? I think the flat black is the way to go!

 

this just made me decide on whether to use glossy black or flat black... glossy black looks better! I think the 17" sport 5 spoke rims don't look as rugged as the 16" OR rims when painted black. But their both better than stock. I've seen someone paint only the center cap black on the 16" OR rims and look really good. Very different style, but I think I'll do what you did. Looks sick!

 

Ditto for gloss... powdercoating will hold up better than rattle can paints... altho I've never painted rims, I have used spray bomb epoxy paint on outside metalware that proved very, very durable.

Did I mention that it was durable? Check it out... and for the price you can't beat it for a shake and spray application.

http://www.vhtpaint.com/epoxypaint.html

(Costs about 8 bucks a can... NAPA normally carries the VHT brand.)

Oh, and it handles well too... almost like automotive enamel, so long as you properly prep your surface and both the material and outside temps are above 70 degrees. Shooting it on cooler makes it dry slow making it prone to run. Numerous light coats allowed to tack will yield superior results in comparison to a couple or even 3 heavy wet coats. I say put the paint to 'em!

 

BEFORE I SCROLLED DOWN, I WAS GONNA SAY NO WAY JUST SAVE AND BUY SOME RIMS YOU LIKE. THATS WHAT I DID.
HOWEVER NOW I SEE THESE GUYS ON HERE WITH THIER STOCK RIMS PAINTED AND IT LOOKS DAMN GOOD...
MY ADVICE, PAINT EM, DO A DAMN GOOD JOB...
THEN WHEN YOUR READY FOR NEW TIRES, SELL WHAT CHA PAINTED AND GET WHAT YOU REALLY WANT WHEN YOU CAN AFFORD THEM. OR JUSTIFY BUYING THEM RATHER.

DIVER_5

 

Old thread, BUT, I guess I can show you mine, too.......

 

Cause we can see so much of your painted black rims with that shot.

Ya turd burgomaster.

 

Hells Yeah.

If I had updated pics I would post one. Maybe tomorrow. but the truck needs to be washed.

 

derek, your satoshi new? I like what you did with the logo.

 

In for this!

 

I'm going to be buying some NItto Terra Grapplers in the same size within a few weeks. Also want to paint my sport rims and get 5100's.

Let me ask you this though. Why did you get the 5125's in the rear rather than 5100's all around? I'd like for my truck to sit exactly how yours does. Would i still need the AAL if i have the TSB?

 

I got the TSB instead of the AAL. (it was a free AAL) with the 5100 's it sits perfect if they are set at 2.5

 

Question to those who decided to get them powder coated. What did you do with the truck while waiting for the process to be finished? I live in a Condo, and theirs no way that there going to like my truck up on blocks. Whats the best way to go about this whole process? ie: where to put the truck?

 

I bolted up my winter wheels/tires while my wheels were out for sandblasting and powdercoating.

 

I figured out my problem. I'm down in Fort Lauderdale for work and I was able to find a place to do the powder coat, balance the wheels, and also keep the truck inside in one of the bays !! the place is called Elite Roads. They came highly recommended from a dealer in NJ. I should have my truck back by saturday!

 

I think powdercoat would be much more durable than painting them but depends on how long you can have your wheels off and how much dough you want to spend .

 

it's only 25 bucks per rim to get it powder coated thats what i run my winters on. powder coated stock rims

 

Ya but it's only $25 total for all for painted with some krylon flat black. And if they get scratched, it's just touch up not new PC.

 

I have yet to find a place that would powder coat for $25 a pop. the lowest i've seen around here is $85

 

Are you in Toronto? If so I have a place for you at $125.00 for all four. They are in SWO.