Whats The Best Way To Colour Code My Wheels

[ant22-2007]

hi guys

what are your thoughts on an is 200 with black wheels instead of standard colour. can anyone photoshop these or somethin so i can check them out.

what kind of paint would i use and is it a diy job?

thanks for your time

[clossie]

If you google image search "is200 black alloys" theres some pics out there.

Also if you search this forum for 18" wheels theres quite a few posts where people have posted pics of their cars with black alloys.

Hope this helps

[Parthiban]

You'll need to have them powdercoated for the best result - any decent wheel refurber should be able to do it for you.

[Hank B]

Powder coating will give the most durable finish. But I painted the wheels on my Scooby and they were fine, just normal black paint. Put on 3 coats of paint and then 2 coats of laquer. You have to rub them down quite a bit though, start with about 400 grit wet paper then use some scotch bright to smoothen the finish, then spray away.

[j8pfc]

Just saw this on flea bay..

Guy breaking an is200 with black alloys - see Item number: 110622938430

Might get them at a bargain - and not have to paint yours??? :)

[ant22-2007]

thanks for your help guys.

im loving the do it yourself at the moment.

whats the finish like if you spray them, which option is best and lasts the longest.

how much is it normally to powdercoat them?

thanks for your help guys much appreciated ;)

[Hank B]

Prices vary with powder coating, anything from 25 quid per wheel to 80 per wheel depending on who you know and where you go.

The finish is better looking with paint, much smoother and more glossy, but not as durable as powder coating. It is cheaper to paint them too but it is a pain to do yourself.

I'll post some pics of my Scooby wheels that I painted.

[Hank B]

Sorry it took me so long, I'm never on the computer usually just on my phone. Anyway, here's some pics if you're still interested

Here they are after a right good rub down, they weren't in very good condition to start with.

Here they are after painting, still wet and shiny B)

And here they are on the car.

I went with gloss black because I had painted the roof and bonnet black so it matched, but you can go matt and any colour too.

[Mr.Rudus]

powder coating will do the job.

do not wash the wheels with chemical as the paint will rapidly flake off.

the 200 rims are not the best of material.