unctarheel003

I have a quick question, how do you get your wheels to look like the ones below, those are the same ones I have except mine are the dull gray color. Are the wheels in this picture powercoated or painted or what?

gwiffer

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You don't paint rims to get a finish like that. Those look like chrome. You could also fully polish them to get a nice finish.

unctarheel003

so how do I make my wheels chrome?

05TLdcc

buy chrome rims or take it a chromer. both $$$

Souljah

Those are def chrome.
Don't think it's really a DIY.

I would powder coat yours, or even just do it yourself matte black.

05TLdcc

I painted my rims it was really easy, theres a DIY here somewhere....

here it is

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/how-paint-your-own-wheels-not-56k-friendly-609928/

R.L. ina TL

buy a set of chrome for the late spring, summer and fall months. then use the other set for the winter season. thats if you live in a snowy area like myself. also if you end up painting you rims get the brake calipers painted as well, 2 birds one expensive stone haha.

TheChamp531

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Check the 3G garage or do a search. Has several DIYs on how to paint your wheels. Nonetheless, if you want it chromed, you can either go to a local shop to have that done (if any), or do those trade-ins from eBay.

rndsTL

i have a set of chromes (dealer installed with chrome acura embles)on mine...but never got to like it at all. i'd rather go with gunmetal color but i need to sell mine first to raise cash.

NetGnome

If I want to touch up my original rims, what is the original colors name?

djmanu

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i know on ebay, there is a seller that has something where u send your oem wheels and u get chrome oems. if your looking to keep the wheels a long time, powdercoat them. painting will get chips in them eventually.

djmanu

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get them refinished if its something like curb rash or something.