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Feb 25, 2010 | 10:13 AM

Javi1782

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Guys I was thinking of painting my stock wheels and I wanted to see if anyone has tried it and how it looks. I think I might want to paint the inside of spokes black and leave the rest polished. Let me know what you guys think and if anyone has tried this please post pics so that I can see.

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Feb 25, 2010 | 10:32 AM

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You could probably get the wheels powdercoated like you want. There have been a number of posts that show powdercoated wheels - a search might bring up those posts.

Feb 25, 2010 | 10:55 AM

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I tried doing a search before posting and I couldnt really find anything on it,

Feb 25, 2010 | 11:08 AM

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Someone might be able to help you out with a little photoshop.

But I'm gonna suggest you pay out for the powdercoating. If you paint them you're going to be doing a LOT of touchup work pretty often ... powdercoating will last much longer.

Also, you may be able to get a "test wheel" that's been badly curb-rashed so you don't mess up your nice ones? That's an idea too.

Feb 25, 2010 | 11:28 AM

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I am planning on taking them to a bidy shop and have them done and the car is not a daily driver so I dont think I will have to be touching up all that often.

Feb 25, 2010 | 03:45 PM

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OEM wheels can be cheap these days. I've even seen a couple sets in the past either painted or powder coated for sale in the C5 parts section here.

Feb 26, 2010 | 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Javi1782

I am planning on taking them to a bidy shop and have them done and the car is not a daily driver so I dont think I will have to be touching up all that often.

Ah, a body shop will definitely have the right stuff to ensure the paint lasts.

Did you post up for some Photoshop help?

Feb 26, 2010 | 09:41 AM

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Paint from a gun will not last long on a wheel-the factory electostaically paints them-powdercoating is the only GOOD option-$50-100 a wheel and it will last. If you paint it from a gun, the 1st time you try to change tires or wheel weights you'll have a problem.