just a quick question here....would it be better to powder coat or paint my wheels?

 

Powder coat is more durable, but you'll pay more. I'm in the process of redoing a set of wheels and I checked into powder coating. They gave me a quote of $120/wheel your mileage may vary though. They still had to paint the center caps (stock 91 CRX Si wheels) because they couldn't powder coat plastic.

I sent my wheels off to be bead blasted and I'm just gonna do them myself. I already bought most of the supplies and the primers, paint, and clear. So far the blasting costs $100 and the paint is $25. I may need to buy more paint so at the most, I'll have $150 into them.

 

thanks I might try this......just a little scared as the rims or 16'' Rota and don't want to f them up lol

 

Duplicolor wheel paint looks and holds up well if you prep and do exactly as the can says, and use their clearcoat. Good stuff. Powder coat is nice but pricey.

 

I used automotive paint when I did my wheels, and it's holding up just fine. I scuff the wheels up, sprayed some bulldog(paint adhessive), sprayed about 4-5 coats of base paint, and 4-5 coats of clear.