Powder Coat Factory Rims

[rauder88]

I just bought this '03 MM 300A this week on the cheap. Factory rims were powder coated "flat black?". The guy says they are flat black but in the sun they look dark grey. I can get them powder coated another color for $250, not sure what to do. Matte Black, Gloss Black, Hyper Silver. I do like the factory polished look, but kinda like the black look. The rims are ruined anyways.


Sorry it's dirty, Rained a little on the way to work.


Look black when not in direct sunlight


Center Caps are Plasti Dipped, for color comparison.

Anyone else have powder coated rims?

[rauder88]

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[8UWITH6]

I would just plasti dip over them and save yourself the money. Black dip with glossifier.

This is Anthracite on my car. I have done this the last two winters with no issues.

[Mr. Man]

Chrome them. The Radial T/A's aren't the best tire for the Marauder either.

[rauder88]

I would just plasti dip over them and save yourself the money. Black dip with glossifier.

This is Anthracite on my car. I have done this the last two winters with no issues.

I saw your car yesterday, looks great! I was going to try that if nothing else. Thanks. Shouldn't have gotten rid of my first one

[rauder88]

Chrome them. The Radial T/A's aren't the best tire for the Marauder either.

If I didn't have to fix the A/C head unit, VAPS module, Rear axles, Radio, and drivers seat belt, I would have them sent out for chrome. I also need a second set of wheels while that happens. Still searching for a set of P71 rims, may have to go to the junkyard... just hoping for a better deal then $65 each then have to get tires on top of that.

Yes the Radial T/A's suck but they are like new. The fronts are Primewell though, they need to go...

[8UWITH6]

PZ900's ugh. I have the Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval AS's on mine. And I also would recommend the Nitto Motivo AS as well.

[sflrainmaker01]

Maybe see what kinda "chrome" color they can do for you with the powdercoat. I saw some pretty amazing colors including a chrome color when I had my mustang intake and valve covers coated. I think the chrome color looks the best, especially on black cars. My

[Logizyme]

You could have them blasted, polished and re-cleared for the factory look agian, although it would likly be cheaper to aquire a new set of wheels.

I love my gloss black powdercoat, but they get dirty quick and start looking flat with brake dust.

[rauder88]

Still weighing my options. I may just use these as winter wheels, the powdercoating is very thick and tough, it was done very well. I think I want to put 20" rims on it and lower it. I think that looks really good on our cars. I like the blacked out look, so not sure on what wheel finish I am looking for.

[rauder88]

You could have them blasted, polished and re-cleared for the factory look agian, although it would likly be cheaper to aquire a new set of wheels.

I love my gloss black powdercoat, but they get dirty quick and start looking flat with brake dust.

Gloss black does seem to get dirty very fast. I had some on my Mustang, you could tell very fast. It was ridiculous when I had Hawk HPS pads on there.

[marauder21]

I would just plasti dip over them and save yourself the money. Black dip with glossifier.

This is Anthracite on my car. I have done this the last two winters with no issues.

Ugh....that 86 GN
What a beaut. So jealous, you got a blue marauder AND a Grand National....some people 😤 lol

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[lifespeed]

The BFG handle better than Firestone. I have driven both on upgraded suspension.

[stevengerard]

The BFG handle better than Firestone. I have driven both on upgraded suspension.

I have road raced with both, my own experience is the Firestone's stick/handle way better - dry and wet

[Jeronimojc]

Congrats on the purchase. Tell us more about your car.

Your rims look ok. Save your money for other upgrades plastidip for fun.




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