valentin78

hi guys i just got a 2010 add manual with 19 stock rims and i like them but i like more matte black rims and i was wondering about powder coating these...anybody has some pow coat wheels i can see? what do you think about this/ thx

Jackieee_TL

I seen shops around my area charge from $60 up to $100 per wheel.

As for powder coating the wheel matte black or any black for that matter, I don't really like it (HATE it actually). Why? Well because there's no contrast of distinction between the wheels and the tires. Looks like your rolling on some steelies. Just my opinion. but do whatever you like. In the end, it's your car.

Here's a picture of what I mean.

zapco

Go to the PC place and check out the colors they offer. Black can go from 0-100% gloss finish; that can help you pick how matte you want to go.

Their are also other, dark, colors that may catch your eye.

Just don't spray paint or plasti dip your wheels. Do them right the first time.

valentin78

thx...ya i will drop it first and see how it looks.hate that gap

CruzanTLSH-AWD

what color did you choose?

d1sturb3d119

iTrader: (1)

Just as an FYI aluminium wheels should be anodized not power coated. Steel wheels are powder coated but when aluminium wheels are heat treated for the bonding to occur they anneal and it can cause the wheel to get brittle and fail later down the road. It may be hard to find someone who can anodize your wheel but can be a cheaper option too.

potmilkz

dont power coat. it weakens wheels..

just do what everyone else does.. use plastdip lol

d1sturb3d119

iTrader: (1)

Lol. Well better than powder coating them black.

lift3d_

How long does plastidip hold up on rims? I would imagine them getting pretty peeled after a while?

potmilkz

not if you use 1 can per wheel.. they will never peel!

scotty2hotty

iTrader: (1)

That civic is bad ass.

I always wanted a htachback daily driver.

potmilkz

those stock civics are bad for dd.. soo underpowered.. that dseries have little to no power.. trust me i had one.. swaped it out to a b18c1 from a gsr and it quickly turned into a quick car.. with some light wheels those hatchback flys on the fwy

jrspxjosh

I own a Plasti-Dip business (facebook.com/DipOver for those interested) and if you dip a car and it was done correctly then it should last you three years before it has to be touched up. As for wheels depends on your driving, but at least a year if done correctly.

lift3d_

Thanks for the info!