Since the car is in the shop I think its time to complete my initial plan and get the wheels done in black. The question is should I have them powder coated ($100 per center) or painted ($550 for all 4). Any recommendations in terms of wear?

Was also quoted $350 to paint the brake calipers in red... is that a good price?

 

1. Powder coat is 100 times stronger than paint.
2. You can do your own calipers without even removing them with the G2 paint kit for ~$50.

Heck G8tor20 painted his own calipers and he barely knows how to remove the wheels.

 

Powdercoat all the way. If you need a place to do it let me know, I'll tell you where I got mine done.

 

powdercoat no questions asked.........that should look hot after

 

mos def powder coat it, looks better and lasts longer

 

Hey bro..i heard you know a place to get calipers painted..i live in miami and have been looking all over the place...any suggestions on where i should go

 

paint will chip. especially if you drive on freeway. at does speeds a small rock can chip the paint of the rim.

 

Does powder coated wheels look the same as painted ones. Talking about texture wise. I was thinking of getting my rims done also in black. Also does certain colors that are powder coated look better than others or the finish is the same?

 

powder coated are much shiner and look much better IMO

 

Don't know about shinier, but Raul's rims are an incredible flat black finish now. His car looks amazing...

 

I would like mine to have somekind of shine since i have the yellow color on my car.

 

even though everyone likes the rim the way they are i prefer more of a black middle

 

Get gloss black with clear coat.

 

Steve...you have seen Matts....his are powder coated and look amazing...

 

They can clear over the powdwer coating. That's what I have.