Can You Paint Carbon Fiber Wheels?
08-25-2022 | 04:49 PM
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Can You Paint Carbon Fiber Wheels?
I just purchased a 2019 Turbo with Carbon Fiber wheels. The car is black and the wheels appear grey and kinda clash imo. I'd like to have them painted black but I'm not sure if you can paint CF with success. Your help is appreciated.
08-25-2022 | 05:07 PM
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Don't paint those. Buy some stockers and list them up for $20k.
I do see why you're asking though. The finish looks faded and not great. Seems to have lost it's gloss.. Could be brake dust?
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08-25-2022 | 05:09 PM
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Don't paint those. Buy some stockers and list them up for $20k.
I do see why you're asking though. The finish looks faded and not great. Seems to have lost it's gloss.. Could be brake dust?
^^^this 100%. Someone will want them! They're carbon fiber wheels!
08-25-2022 | 05:10 PM
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I'd offer you a trade of my HRE R101 LW wheels plus stock wheels. Both sets with tires but personally don't like the appearance of that wheel. Those are a unicorn/gem piece.
08-25-2022 | 05:11 PM
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Don't paint those. Buy some stockers and list them up for $20k.
I do see why you're asking though. The finish looks faded and not great. Seems to have lost it's gloss.. Could be brake dust?
No. It's a CPO I just purchased. Showroom pic.
08-25-2022 | 05:13 PM
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^^^this 100%. Someone will want them! They're carbon fiber wheels!
I'd part with them if there's interest. ha
08-25-2022 | 05:13 PM
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No. It's a CPO I just purchased. Showroom pic.
Do all of them look that way? You could get them re-cleared I'm sure which would make them pop.
08-25-2022 | 05:14 PM
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I'd part with them if there's interest. ha
Make an ad. Trade those for stockers plus $15k.
08-25-2022 | 05:17 PM
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Don't paint those. Buy some stockers and list them up for $20k.
I do see why you're asking though. The finish looks faded and not great. Seems to have lost it's gloss.. Could be brake dust?
They look grey. I wish they looked like these!!
08-25-2022 | 05:18 PM
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Make an ad. Trade those for stockers plus $15k.
I will. Still awaiting delivery. PPF & ceramic coating in progress.
08-25-2022 | 05:19 PM
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Do all of them look that way? You could get them re-cleared I'm sure which would make them pop.
Yes they do. Who does re-clearing? Not aware of the process. Thx
08-25-2022 | 05:40 PM
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Do all of them look that way? You could get them re-cleared I'm sure which would make them pop.
This is what I would do.
08-25-2022 | 05:57 PM
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Yes they do. Who does re-clearing? Not aware of the process. Thx
Since you have CPO , and that looks crazy sun faded , I would ask the dealership to refinish it under warranty to see what happens.
Good luck !
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08-27-2022 | 10:50 AM
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I found this Carbon Fiber shop online today. Has anyone had any experience with them? The reviews look promising. I sent them an email with the wheel photo. Thx.
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08-27-2022 | 05:42 PM
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Painting them probably not the way to go......not done often and probably a mess if/when nicked, etc...
1) Go CPO route as suggested above and see if dealer will make them sparkle like new, but not likely...
2) Buy new wheels you like and sell the Carbon fiber for market price....thinking 15-20K
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