Paint my rims?

[Krausey]

Wondering if its worth painting my vy ss rims in white? My vt sedan is white just wondering how it'd look? Any suggestions?

[GEN3RATD]

I know black has been done to death but it looks so fkn good

[Krausey]

Would black suit it? I'm thinking black would go with my tinted tail lights and side indicators and once i get monaro head lights it'd all go together.

[brinz96VS]

I wouldn't bother.
Just keep in mind painted wheels will get stone chips.
keeping white wheels clean and looking good would be a chore.

[Krausey]

If done right it'd be hard to chip. I dont smash my car around or anything.

[GEN3RATD]

Correct, if done properly the last for ages.
Black suits every car mate, have a look at joshs VU to give you an idea

[GEN3RATD]

Joshyewahh's Black 2002 VU-II Utility.

[Krausey]

Oh thats nice. Definately thinking of going black

[brinz96VS]

Interesting.
My WH Grange wheels have copped stone chips, and thats with durable paint in the shadow chrome finish.

[james.windred]

what type of rims you wanting to paint?

[Capacious]

Try it out first with alloy rattle cans... you can buy ones with primer and sealer all in one at Bunnings for about $12. I did mine a while ago on my 4wd, they get chips/scratches now and then as I use it off road, but then I just spray over the scratches.

[Kieran263]

Why not powdercoat? Deeper gloss than any paint and its stronger.

[GEN3RATD]

Why not powdercoat? Deeper gloss than any paint and its stronger.

true, some people like to get in their and have a crack themselves though. nothing wrong with painting them to see how they look and if they turn to shit getting them powdercoated.

[pjdm1980]

Why not powdercoat? Deeper gloss than any paint and its stronger.

I wouldn't bother with painting, I had my 20's blasted and powder coated for $40 a wheel and powder coat is much more durable than paint.