SH 18" Wheels - Powder Coat Black?
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SH 18" Wheels - Powder Coat Black?
Hi guys. New to forum as a new owner of a 2011 Palladium/Ebony SH AWD. When purchasing my car I was looking at a HPT version that was on the showroom floor at my dealer. It was Palladium with Black HPT Wheels, but sold through before I was ready to buy. The only SHAWD I could find was without HPT, but I can't stop thinking about how
those black wheels looked with the Palladium. Has Anyone on this forum Powder Coated the stock AWD 18" wheels black?
I have searched the forum, but can't seem to find anyone who has done this??
Thanks.
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I have searched the forum, but can't seem to find anyone who has done this??
Thanks.
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Well, I was intent to get the SH Wheels done in black and worked with a guy locally to Powder Coat them and paint the center caps Gloss Black. I realize the wheels aren't for everyone, but I'm quite happy with the way they turned out. Check out some before and after pics below.
![](https://acurazine.com/forums/members/dano4gtl-309350-albums-4g-tl-palladium-garage-8491-picture-dsc01904-42304.jpg)
![](https://acurazine.com/forums/members/dano4gtl-309350-albums-4g-tl-palladium-garage-8491-picture-2011-sh-awd-tl-tech-palladium-metallic-gloss-black-powder-coat-sh-awd-wheels-42308.jpg)
![](https://acurazine.com/forums/members/dano4gtl-309350-albums-4g-tl-palladium-garage-8491-picture-dsc01904-42304.jpg)
![](https://acurazine.com/forums/members/dano4gtl-309350-albums-4g-tl-palladium-garage-8491-picture-2011-sh-awd-tl-tech-palladium-metallic-gloss-black-powder-coat-sh-awd-wheels-42308.jpg)
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Without tint those wheels would look way out of place on that color 4G.
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^exactly what I was thinking, but I didn't want to admit that it was creepy like that.
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I agree with the posters above (I also have a palladium AWD/tech), the wheels look out of place without a dark tint and more aggressive stance/look (try aero kit?). I also few as if black wheels look better on white cars.
I'm glad you posted these pics though as I was considering powdercoating my 19" oem 5spokes in glossy black!
I'm glad you posted these pics though as I was considering powdercoating my 19" oem 5spokes in glossy black!
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never really was a fan of blacked out wheels..
looks like stockies when your driving..
without a drop and a dark car, it just looks bad.. thats imho.
this is nice
looks like stockies when your driving..
without a drop and a dark car, it just looks bad.. thats imho.
this is nice
![](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5497393172_e8f1fde171_o.jpg)
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Never really liked ALL black wheels. To me they are too non descript.
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I have the HPT wheel on my palladium 6mt with factory kit, thinking about doing the same. But i am not sure what the wheels will look like in black since the HPT wheels are different.
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I had them done at Powder Coat shop in San Juan Capistrano. I took the car in that morning and it was done late that afternoon. They handled taking the tires off, then remounting, balancing, etc. Cost was $400 for everything.
Next, I think I'd like to get the grill and rear trim piece painted Palladium to match the car.
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Hey guys thanks for comments. I realize the wheels are not for everyone, but I like them.
I had them done at Powder Coat shop in San Juan Capistrano. I took the car in that morning and it was done late that afternoon. They handled taking the tires off, then remounting, balancing, etc. Cost was $400 for everything.
Next, I think I'd like to get the grill and rear trim piece painted Palladium to match the car.
I had them done at Powder Coat shop in San Juan Capistrano. I took the car in that morning and it was done late that afternoon. They handled taking the tires off, then remounting, balancing, etc. Cost was $400 for everything.
Next, I think I'd like to get the grill and rear trim piece painted Palladium to match the car.
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lol @ asian baby comment..
not my cup of tea, but quality looks good. 2 things that I think would set it off: 1. black lugs (like OEM S2000 CR lugs) 2. a reverse colored Acura "A" on the cap, maybe to match the silver paint?
not my cup of tea, but quality looks good. 2 things that I think would set it off: 1. black lugs (like OEM S2000 CR lugs) 2. a reverse colored Acura "A" on the cap, maybe to match the silver paint?
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YOUR car, YOUR rims... as long as YOU walk out each day and like the look of your car who cares what others think
Personally, I like black wheels and have put them on quite a few of my cars. My snows are always on black rims also.
Personally, I like black wheels and have put them on quite a few of my cars. My snows are always on black rims also.
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