How do I Paint Competition Style 359 Wheels Black

GH057 · 01-12-2019, 08:51 AM

Hi guys,

Just wondering what my best options are to paint the competition pack style 359 wheels black. What type of paint? Best place to take it? Will tires need to come off? I'm a complete beginner at this so any information you can give me will be helpful. I would love to hear from someone who has done it.

Thanks in advance!

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slcook54 · 01-12-2019, 10:38 AM

Sell and buy GTS wheels?

GH057 · 01-12-2019, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by slcook54

Sell and buy GTS wheels?

I was considering that, painting is cheaper though.

shimmy23 · 01-12-2019, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by slcook54

Sell and buy GTS wheels?

That or trade with someone

kevin @ eas · 01-12-2019, 11:48 AM

I would powdercoat. Normally more durable vs paint. Tires will have to come off.

randrews15 · 01-12-2019, 12:02 PM

Powder coat is the way to go. Much more durable and looks a lot better than paint.

GH057 · 01-12-2019, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin @ eas

I would powdercoat. Normally more durable vs paint. Tires will have to come off.

Thanks Kevin, very helpful. I'll have a look around for a local powdercoat painter.

SAMM3Y · 01-12-2019, 03:18 PM

Have them PVD powder coated in black ice.. h really want to see it on a set of 359's like this..

GH057 · 01-12-2019, 03:24 PM

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Have them PVD powder coated in black ice.. h really want to see it on a set of 359's like this..

I was thinking just a Matte Black Paint

SAMM3Y · 01-12-2019, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GH057

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Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

Have them PVD powder coated in black ice.. h really want to see it on a set of 359's like this..

I was thinking just a Matte Black Paint

These guys do a matte too but I'm sure you probably have a local powder coat place.
https://www.oexllc.com

drrust · 01-12-2019, 07:49 PM

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Have them PVD powder coated in black ice.. h really want to see it on a set of 359's like this..

Technically, PVD is Physical Vapor Deposition. It is not a powder coat. Not saying that it is not a good looking finish, just have the right terminology.

OP look for local wheel refinishing services. There are numerous powder coaters in many areas. However, there are good refinishers and bad ones. My car had refinished wheels that had started to flake. Just had mine redone, they had them chemically stripped, then blasted prior to powder coating. The shop also covered all surfaces as opposed to just the face.

SAMM3Y · 01-12-2019, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

Have them PVD powder coated in black ice.. h really want to see it on a set of 359's like this..

Technically, PVD is Physical Vapor Deposition. It is not a powder coat. Not saying that it is not a good looking finish, just have the right terminology.

OP look for local wheel refinishing services. There are numerous powder coaters in many areas. However, there are good refinishers and bad ones. My car had refinished wheels that had started to flake. Just had mine redone, they had them chemically stripped, then blasted prior to powder coating. The shop also covered all surfaces as opposed to just the face.

They use a powder coat base primer before they do the PVD process.. thus PVD powder coated.

KhanhyeEast · 01-13-2019, 06:28 PM

I have powder coated satin black zcp wheels i would trade with you if youre local

slicer · 01-14-2019, 12:22 PM

Make sure they don't over heat the wheels during the powder coating process as it weakens the metal. Finding a reputable powder coater that is willing to do things slower is important. Some powder coaters will crank up the temperature to speed up the process to increase productivity. My understanding is that higher temps aren't problematic for steel. It's aluminum that suffers. Many PC companies spend most of their time dealing with steel and toss your AL wheels in the oven along with their steel parts.

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