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Ok so I have been on a credit card shopping spree as of recent and have bought new tires, brakes, and a lot of general maintenance stuff.

I want to paint my wheels black, but have heard mixed reviews on what to use.

Some people have said use duplicolor high gloss engine enamel due to its scratch/crack resistance. Others have said tot use duplicolor wheel paint and clear - which I have used before on my brother's factory TL wheels and was unhappy with the way that it turned out.

I definitely want a glossy finish FOR A GOOD PRICE. Therefore that rules out a professional spray and powdercoat.

Anyone have any success stories with products they used to paint their factory wheels?

Save for powder coat. Or polish and leave stock.

naw powder coating is out of the question its what about 150 a wheel?

More like 50 per wheel.

I agree the only way to have a durable coat is to powder coat. Plus it will look better than if you paint your wheels by hand cause they are pros. (not that I claim to know your profession or abilities)

Just a quick question, sorta on topic. When powdercoating, is it possible for them to leave a lip? I've only ever seen the whole wheel done, and I generally like a nice lip on wheels if they're going to be painted/coated.

Yep, they can leave a lip. You can go two-tone, get a lip, etc but it all costs more to do those bits.

One solid color is definitely the most economical way to dress up your wheels in a durable finish.

:iagree: i've been quoted $50 each for regular powder to $75 each for something like black chrome that has to be cured twice

Im gonna be brutally honest here...If youre too cheap to pay $200 to powercoat wheels on a $30k car you should sell it immediately and buy something that fits your "budget" lifestyle

uh not this shit again.. he has a 2001 which can be had now for like $12k.. plus he mentioned he alreay bought a bunch of other stuff. Get over yourself. Your car is inexpensive. Just because someone doesn't want to spend money, doesn't mean they are cheap ass.