4LiterSonic

I'm thinking about doing this to go with the black and blue theme that I've planned. The wheels I have now are completely screwed on each rim...they've been curbed quite a few times by the previous owner, so I'm planning on killing two birds with one stone.

I'm debating if I should have them powdercoated or painted.

I've heard that the powdercoating process can degrade the strength of the wheel. The Steeda ULs I have right now are pretty strong already, but I wouldn't consciously do anything that would hurt them.

The other question I have is cost...what am I looking to see here?

I'm leaning toward painting at the moment, but I'm really not sure what I want to do.

0NF1R

either one you do, theres no going back...if u paint them, it will be cheaper than powdercoating but the risk of chipping is greater than powdercoating....if u powdercoat, , would be more expensive but the color would be stronger....as far as weakening, shouldnt be a big deal since companies have been powdercoating wheels for years....

awsomeaussies206

I'd get some quotes on powdercoating... I'm sure it will be spendy, but worth it.

lunyou

I always thought a proper paintjob would be more expensive than a powder coat job. Guess I was wrong.

Tanner05

My Fiance is going to have his 18" Cobalt SS wheels powder coated gun metal gray.
The place he is taking them to wants $400 or $450 all together.