Painting Stock Oem Rims

[OPGMC]

Has anyone seen, done or heard of painting your stock wheels? I probly wont have it done but just seeing if it is out there.

[Stevens03]

Yes, it's been done by several, but powder coating thems a better choice

[OPGMC]

Yes, it's been done by several, but powder coating thems a better choice

 

 

Thanks I'll keep looking around for pics.

[Stylous]

Yes, it's been done by several, but powder coating thems a better choice

 

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[spikesputnik]

Yes, it's been done by several, but powder coating thems a better choice

 

+1

 

 

Great. Just what I didn't need to start thinking about.....................

 

 

 

OK, thinking process has started. YESSS, I've searched here, but invariably come up with pics of aftermarket black wheels, which often look IMHO ( ie overly intricate patterns and/or on 24's) or are on 4X4's (which look good, but not for my application in 2WD and to be lowered just a bit).

 

I really like my stock wheels design, size, quality etc, just would perfer them in black pc, so I'm not talkin' aftermarket here.

Anyone with reputable shop suggestions?

Anyone with feedback/kudos/horror stories and/or pics?

Any particullar problems with doing powder coating on aluminum???

Cost? Obviously don't want to spend on coating what replacing them would be...

Tire changing or balancing problems? Leave a natural or clear coated rim edge?

 

I'd love to get my OEMs done in a very deep glossy black (UGH! for some- whatever-still better than chrome bed rails ), but only if it turns out near OEM quality.

 

Anyone?

[OPGMC]

Yes, it's been done by several, but powder coating thems a better choice

 

+1

 

 

Great. Just what I didn't need to start thinking about.....................

 

 

 

OK, thinking process has started. YESSS, I've searched here, but invariably come up with pics of aftermarket black wheels, which often look IMHO ( ie overly intricate patterns and/or on 24's) or are on 4X4's (which look good, but not for my application in 2WD and to be lowered just a bit).

 

I really like my stock wheels design, size, quality etc, just would perfer them in black pc, so I'm not talkin' aftermarket here.

Anyone with reputable shop suggestions?

Anyone with feedback/kudos/horror stories and/or pics?

Any particullar problems with doing powder coating on aluminum???

Cost? Obviously don't want to spend on coating what replacing them would be...

Tire changing or balancing problems? Leave a natural or clear coated rim edge?

 

I'd love to get my OEMs done in a very deep glossy black (UGH! for some- whatever-still better than chrome bed rails ), but only if it turns out near OEM quality.

 

Anyone?

 

 

 

^ couldnt have said it better but I have four wheel drive and in the future want a mild lift and bigger tires. and cmon guys someones got pics lets see em!

[spikesputnik]

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=91423&hl=\+black\+wheels

 

Sorry, don't know how to do that linky click here thing

[takevin]

Powder coat or buy new wheels, if you paint them, theyll just peel.

[OPGMC]

Ok, sounds good thanks.