nzskater

Have many of you painted your OEM wheels? I have a second set that need to have a few minor curb nicks resurfaced, and the clear is peeling in a couple of spots. Considering stripping them and painting a solid colour, perhaps a darker silver, or bronze metallic. Be keen to see examples from others that have travelled down this path.

Duckstu

My car came to me with the wheels painted satin black,.. and with a red pinstripe.

I don;t like black wheels,.. so I sold them and acquired a set of stock ones.

Here's what they looked like though. Look pretty good when the car was standing still,.. in the bright sunshine,.. when freshly washed....... But if it's overcast or dark out, or the car is moving,.. it looks like the car has 4 spares on it. YUK !

nzskater

Thanks for the photos. Confirms for me that black wheels are not the right answer!

MK_TT

ronole

^^^ These look so good.

MK_TT

Thanks Ronole, post some pictures of your setup, I love it as well!

nzskater

Yeah they look very good.

Boeing 717

Ive always liked the stock wheels on this car and in this color I have to say they are one of the best ive seen. Is that some sort of "titanium" color MK??

cam2008

^^^+1 Some sort of powder coat or paint?

cjcam930

I've been curious about the different wheel finish options from the factory. My .1 has grey/titanium with polished spokes. Other cars have different finishes. Yet I don't see anything on the option list about wheels. Are mine the way they came and everyone else's are customized?

elite1

MK_TT, you had these painted if I remember correctly. If not, what did you do?

I like that the solid color actually make the rim appear larger.

MK_TT

Sorry for the late response, yes its a titanium / satin graphite color

PS, Kyle is one of my best friends. We have been talking about a certain car for a month now. I'm very excited to see it in person!

phillipj

I may keep my stock wheels and have them done like that.. It looks amazing. Be nice to have two sets to go back and forth with..

Are the wheels painted just one color?

ronole

MK - didn't you post a DIY about your wheels sometime shortly after you did them? Also - sent you a PM.

elite1

MK did have a post on it but, I think it has disappeared for some reason. I searched for it.