Wheels...Paint or Powder Coat?

caSStro18 · 11-27-2019, 09:53 AM

I would like to get some new wheels but the ones I like (1LE) are quite expensive and out of my price range. So, I was wondering if painting or powder coating my stock 1SS wheels would be a better option and more affordable. So...paint or powder coat? And if anyone has had that done could you let me know the approximate cost to have them done.

Glen e · 11-27-2019, 09:55 AM

Powder coat… Paint on wheels does not last. Prepare to pay about $125 per wheel

crosive · 11-27-2019, 10:27 AM

I had a set repaired (scratches, few dings, not curb rashed), stripped, powder coated, and ceramic coated.

$725 for the whole thing, including taking off, unmounting, remounting and balancing and reinstall.

Torquem · 11-27-2019, 11:53 AM

Powder coat. No question. Painted wheels are straight garbage.

FH212 · 11-27-2019, 11:59 AM

Powder coat is WAY more durable. I would only do a painted wheel if it is not a daily driver and is garaged.

Abubaca · 11-27-2019, 05:05 PM

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Powder coat. No question. Painted wheels are straight garbage.

Ummmm.....no. Jever have to strip factory paint and clear off a wheel to refurb? I've stripped factory paint and powder, and they're both brutal to remove.

I vote for powdercoat. Still, properly prepped and painted wheels are just fine, and far more durable than people think. ..and powder, like paint, is only as good as the prep. I'd take properly painted wheels over a quickly done powder job any day. I painted my Trailblazer wheels with the duplicolor wheel paint system. Removed the wheels, clean, sand, prep, prime, paint and satin clear. Lasted for many years with zero blemishes. This was on my DD. Regular washing and wheel cleaner use. -and I'm no pro, but I'm not lazy. either I mean, ya paint your CAR, right? When done right, either will last a LONG time. When done wrong, both will fail. Still, if given the choice....I'd vote for powder.

caSStro18 · 11-27-2019, 05:24 PM

Thank you everyone for your input. From the sounds of it powder coating will be the better choice. Does powder coat come in a good variety of colors? I have a white car. I like the look of black rims but it seems there are a lot of white Camaro with black wheels. They look really good but I’m wondering if a different color such as gun metal would look nice. Opinions?

Abubaca · 11-27-2019, 06:17 PM

HUGE selection of colors!

LT4Greg · 11-27-2019, 07:29 PM

caSS, don’t know if you would be interested but I saw a set of 2019 SS wheels that are powder coated for $1,195.00 with free shipping on eBay. Item #113713577618 powder coated gloss black. The company is located in Texas.

LT4Greg · 11-27-2019, 07:32 PM

Factory takeoffs with center caps included!

caSStro18 · 11-27-2019, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LT4Greg

caSS, don’t know if you would be interested but I saw a set of 2019 SS wheels that are powder coated for $1,195.00 with free shipping on eBay. Item #113713577618 powder coated gloss black. The company is located in Texas.

They look nice! Is that a good deal? I haven't really priced wheels like that so I'm not sure if its a good price or not. I kind of like the color. Would probably look good on a white car. Do you think I would be able to sell my stock silver ones?

crosive · 11-27-2019, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by caSStro18

They look nice! Is that a good deal? I haven't really priced wheels like that so I'm not sure if its a good price or not. I kind of like the color. Would probably look good on a white car. Do you think I would be able to sell my stock silver ones?

Not to hijack, but I have my old 2017 2ss rims for sale as well. Powder coated black and ceramic coated. Less than 4k on the tires and coating. Lifetime warranty on the coating (obviously only from the company here locally).

Mine were originally silver.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=560461

LT4Greg · 11-27-2019, 08:48 PM

You could keep your silver stock SS wheels when you sell or trade your Camaro to put back on the car. If you get those wheels you could put your tires and TPMS sensors and just store your stock wheels in the garage.

LT4Greg · 11-27-2019, 08:51 PM

Yes that is a pretty good deal because shipping wheels usually costs around $100.00 thru UPS. I did notice that the company has 100% eBay rating too.

11-27-2019, 09:55 AM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	Powder coat… Paint on wheels does not last. Prepare to pay about $125 per wheel __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

11-27-2019, 11:53 AM	#4
Torquem Bannable Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 460 View My Garage	Powder coat. No question. Painted wheels are straight garbage. __________________ One must forego the self to attain total spiritual creaminess, and avoid the chewy chunks of degradation 2017 ZL1 A10 - Hyper Blue Metallic Rotofab CAI, TM ported TB, AWE non res touring catback with PLP's

11-27-2019, 11:59 AM	#5
FH212 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NM Posts: 930	Powder coat is WAY more durable. I would only do a painted wheel if it is not a daily driver and is garaged. __________________ 2015 Camaro Z/28 - Red Hot 1978 Trans Am Y88 Special Edition 400/4 speed 2001 Mecham Trans Am #3 - 7.0L LS1

11-27-2019, 07:29 PM	#9
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,869	caSS, don’t know if you would be interested but I saw a set of 2019 SS wheels that are powder coated for $1,195.00 with free shipping on eBay. Item #113713577618 powder coated gloss black. The company is located in Texas. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

11-27-2019, 07:32 PM	#10
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,869	Factory takeoffs with center caps included! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

11-27-2019, 09:53 AM	#1
caSStro18 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California Posts: 564 View My Garage	Wheels...Paint or Powder Coat? I would like to get some new wheels but the ones I like (1LE) are quite expensive and out of my price range. So, I was wondering if painting or powder coating my stock 1SS wheels would be a better option and more affordable. So...paint or powder coat? And if anyone has had that done could you let me know the approximate cost to have them done.

11-27-2019, 10:27 AM	#3
crosive Drives: 18 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: central alabama Posts: 935	I had a set repaired (scratches, few dings, not curb rashed), stripped, powder coated, and ceramic coated. $725 for the whole thing, including taking off, unmounting, remounting and balancing and reinstall.

11-27-2019, 05:24 PM	#7
caSStro18 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California Posts: 564 View My Garage	Thank you everyone for your input. From the sounds of it powder coating will be the better choice. Does powder coat come in a good variety of colors? I have a white car. I like the look of black rims but it seems there are a lot of white Camaro with black wheels. They look really good but I’m wondering if a different color such as gun metal would look nice. Opinions?

11-27-2019, 06:17 PM	#8
Abubaca Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Sophia, NC Posts: 620	HUGE selection of colors!

11-27-2019, 08:48 PM	#13
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,869	You could keep your silver stock SS wheels when you sell or trade your Camaro to put back on the car. If you get those wheels you could put your tires and TPMS sensors and just store your stock wheels in the garage. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

11-27-2019, 08:51 PM	#14
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,869	Yes that is a pretty good deal because shipping wheels usually costs around $100.00 thru UPS. I did notice that the company has 100% eBay rating too. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

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