Powder Coated Wheels
05-14-2013, 03:16 PM
#1
Powder Coated Wheels
Well, I finally did it. I powder coated my stock S6 wheels and it just looks awesome! It looks way cooler than I thought. The pictures do not do justice. I'm going to black-out the chrome trim around the windows and the front grill soon. Tell me what you think!
I chose powder coating over dip, paint, etc. because I feel it's the best approach. I'm not worried about weakening the wheels or other things related. The people I used do this for all kinds of exotic cars. It cost $175/wheel out the door and it took about a day and a half.
Center caps:
Here is the deal. I chose to leave them stock as they add stock detail. The center caps make the wheels look OEM. That is the look I was looking for. I was originally going to have them darkened, but am glad I didn't. I think the center caps make the power coating legit for making it look factory. I didn't want to make it look over the top.
I chose powder coating over dip, paint, etc. because I feel it's the best approach. I'm not worried about weakening the wheels or other things related. The people I used do this for all kinds of exotic cars. It cost $175/wheel out the door and it took about a day and a half.
Center caps:
Here is the deal. I chose to leave them stock as they add stock detail. The center caps make the wheels look OEM. That is the look I was looking for. I was originally going to have them darkened, but am glad I didn't. I think the center caps make the power coating legit for making it look factory. I didn't want to make it look over the top.
05-14-2013, 04:09 PM
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Looks great man. Once you black out the window surrounds and grill, it will look even better. I recommend black or carbon fiber mirror covers to complete the storm trooper look.
01-17-2015, 06:49 PM
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Well, I finally did it. I powder coated my stock S6 wheels and it just looks awesome! It looks way cooler than I thought. The pictures do not do justice. I'm going to black-out the chrome trim around the windows and the front grill soon. Tell me what you think!
I chose powder coating over dip, paint, etc. because I feel it's the best approach. I'm not worried about weakening the wheels or other things related. The people I used do this for all kinds of exotic cars. It cost $175/wheel out the door and it took about a day and a half.
Center caps:
Here is the deal. I chose to leave them stock as they add stock detail. The center caps make the wheels look OEM. That is the look I was looking for. I was originally going to have them darkened, but am glad I didn't. I think the center caps make the power coating legit for making it look factory. I didn't want to make it look over the top.
I chose powder coating over dip, paint, etc. because I feel it's the best approach. I'm not worried about weakening the wheels or other things related. The people I used do this for all kinds of exotic cars. It cost $175/wheel out the door and it took about a day and a half.
Center caps:
Here is the deal. I chose to leave them stock as they add stock detail. The center caps make the wheels look OEM. That is the look I was looking for. I was originally going to have them darkened, but am glad I didn't. I think the center caps make the power coating legit for making it look factory. I didn't want to make it look over the top.
Can I ask what color you selected? Was this high gloss black? Also did you find the coating easy to chip?
Car looks great!
01-17-2015, 07:55 PM
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Center caps:
Here is the deal. I chose to leave them stock as they add stock detail. The center caps make the wheels look OEM. That is the look I was looking for. I was originally going to have them darkened, but am glad I didn't. I think the center caps make the power coating legit for making it look factory. I didn't want to make it look over the top.
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