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01-28-2003, 08:38 AM

zerosen

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changing rim color

how do i change the color of my rims? I have gunmetal and i want to make it silver. They are 18's. And how much do they usually run for? Thanks!

01-28-2003, 09:19 AM

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Look for people who paint or better yet powdercoat rims in your area. The prices vary a great deal.

01-28-2003, 03:03 PM

zerosen

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Originally posted by look2me40
Look for people who paint or better yet powdercoat rims in your area. The prices vary a great deal.

which is a better job? painting or powdercoat?

01-28-2003, 03:21 PM

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which is a better job? painting or powdercoat?

I think powdercoating is much more durable. I'm sure there are down sides to it but I'm not sure what they are. Sorry

01-28-2003, 03:40 PM

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Powdercoating is the method of preference for wheels, but not all places have the facility (a large oven). Painting a rim can run up to $100/wheel, and powdercoating $150/wheel. If you shop around, you can get a better deal. There's a place in Maryland that will (hopefully) be powdercoating all of my wheels for under $300.
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