Bodyshop painted wheels
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Since this is under the offroad section then I would never have a shop paint them for you. If you scratch them or anything, you will have to bring it back and pay them more to fix it.
Now if you are a street truck only and run a very little chance of scratching a rim, then yes a shop may be a smart decision if you can't paint at all. Plus, you will be able to get any color you want. PowderCoating is also an option that way too. Just depends on what is in the budget.
Now if you are a street truck only and run a very little chance of scratching a rim, then yes a shop may be a smart decision if you can't paint at all. Plus, you will be able to get any color you want. PowderCoating is also an option that way too. Just depends on what is in the budget.
Yeah my truck is more of an offroad rig but I don't do anything really serious. Powdercoating is a little pricey for my budget.
I'm gonna get a quote today on getting them painted.
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Yea, for offroad, PCing is a bit much too. Yes it can hold up but one good wack by a rock rolling down the hill can scratch or chip it.
What color are you thinking of?
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if you offroad they are not gunna hold up. i painted mine on my 03 a ways back and they just didnt hold up very well even on gravel roads. had a few chips on every wheel. oh and yes i painted mine with a gun and ppg automotive paint. no rattle can ****.
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If they are doing the proper prep and spray with numerous coats and clear then 50 may be okay but still no where near what you can do it for yourself.
Figure 4 cans of paint, 2 cans of clear and a few hrs of your time and you could do it yourself. Also some index cards, tape and old new paper and you will be good to go.
The one thing to ask yourself is what happens when you get a chip? Do you live with it or pay 50 more to have it fixed?
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It's probably a good price but imho, it isn't money well spent.
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