Can we Repaint Alloys

m28jan · 24th October 2008, 15:50

Hi All,

Can any one tell me if it is a good idea to repaint the Alloy wheels!!!

I have a 15" Lenso SC01_CFR (caramel greenish) to lets say silver chrome colour...

How much would it cost me for getting this done? and would it come out good!!?

Thanks in advance...

tarunmadhok · 24th October 2008, 16:24

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Originally Posted by m28jan

Hi All,

Can any one tell me if it is a good idea to repaint the Alloy wheels!!!

I have a 15" Lenso SC01_CFR (caramel greenish) to lets say silver chrome colour...

How much would it cost me for getting this done? and would it come out good!!?

Thanks in advance...

I don't think you'll be happy with the results. First, you'll have to mask the tires so as to not get paint on them. Second, rims go through a lot like dirt, mud, rain and that's hard on paint. Third, first time you go to a car wash, some of the paint will flake off.

rjstyles69 · 24th October 2008, 16:49

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Originally Posted by tarunmadhok

First, you'll have to mask the tires so as to not get paint on them.

Life is made easier if you can remove the tyres and get it done.

m28jan search around on the forum, there is a thread created by a member from the North (Punjab?) who had got the alloys painted to matt black.

s0uljah · 24th October 2008, 17:00

Of course they can be done! If not done professionally they will look really horrible.

It needs to be sanded down completely then a primer and base coat finally the paint and laquer to finish it off. Im not sure about the technical terms but look for paint that can withstand heat.

It could prove expensive though...Iv seen some good jobs done in Bangy.

A S H V I N · 24th October 2008, 17:12

Please do a proper search. there are several threads on this. here is one http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...-chroming.html . if its not just painting that you are thinking about there are other options as well

jkdas · 24th October 2008, 17:26

Was quoted 2k for regular paint at one of the best paint shops jere in Tvm. This is for 4 alloys.

audiophile · 24th October 2008, 19:46

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Originally Posted by m28jan

Hi All,

Can any one tell me if it is a good idea to repaint the Alloy wheels!!!

I have a 15" Lenso SC01_CFR (caramel greenish) to lets say silver chrome colour...

How much would it cost me for getting this done? and would it come out good!!?

Thanks in advance...

It can definately be done, I have seen several repainted alloys, with lip and without lip and the results are amazing.

Alloys with lip should cost you 1K per rim and yes, the rims need to be taken off the tyres for better results.

Alloys without lip should cost you 2.5K to 3K for 5 rims.

Tejas@perioimpl · 24th October 2008, 20:17

I had given my old gypsy alloys once to an aluminum sliding window "wallah" to get then anodized at his workshop. He got them dipped in acid and then anodized them to matt silver again. There are a few colors you can choose from. It was a gamble (first time he was doing it), but it paid off.
Brilliantly done! As good as new!
Stayed good for 15000kms till i sold the car off.
It cost me 2500 for 4rims to do it in 1999.
I'm sure you can find someone in your area.

P.S. Do not get them power coated. They will come off in no time.

abhinav.gupta88 · 24th October 2008, 23:57

Even a guy on the forum has his corolla's rim painted to purple.
Looked Fabulous ( his lip had chrome i guess)

Even I'm planning to paint my alloys on the honda first to check the effect and if all's fine , then on the vRs too.

pranavt · 25th October 2008, 02:19

Viper has also got his Lensos painted Matte Black.

Sahil · 25th October 2008, 03:23

I have been meaning to get my alloys painted to a hyper silver finish.Everyone seems to have painted their alloys here to a matte black or smoke finish.Am still to come across the results of a painted hyper silver finish.
The only source i have been suggested has been mazda motors in mumbai, are there any other reliable chaps around who could deliver the desired color and quality?

west · 25th October 2008, 04:06

Is this hyper silver finish? or hyper black silver finish?

Sahil · 25th October 2008, 04:14

Thats chrome i think....hyper silver is a paint finish not this shiny or mirror like

This is the finish i'm looking for : ImageShack - Hosting :: 05102008151sf1.jpg

west · 25th October 2008, 04:19

This is black chrome, dont know what they call "a black chrome"

Sahil, that oem color, may be easy to get.

Rehaan · 25th October 2008, 17:00

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Originally Posted by A S H V I N

Please do a proper search. there are several threads on this. here is one http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...-chroming.html . if its not just painting that you are thinking about there are other options as well

Thanks Ashvin,

Thread closed.
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24th October 2008, 15:50	#1
m28jan Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Can we Repaint Alloys Hi All, Can any one tell me if it is a good idea to repaint the Alloy wheels!!! I have a 15" Lenso SC01_CFR (caramel greenish) to lets say silver chrome colour... How much would it cost me for getting this done? and would it come out good!!? Thanks in advance...
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24th October 2008, 17:00	#4
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Of course they can be done! If not done professionally they will look really horrible. It needs to be sanded down completely then a primer and base coat finally the paint and laquer to finish it off. Im not sure about the technical terms but look for paint that can withstand heat. It could prove expensive though...Iv seen some good jobs done in Bangy.
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24th October 2008, 17:12	#5
A S H V I N BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 257 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Please do a proper search. there are several threads on this. here is one http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...-chroming.html . if its not just painting that you are thinking about there are other options as well
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24th October 2008, 17:26	#6
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,496 Times View My Garage	Was quoted 2k for regular paint at one of the best paint shops jere in Tvm. This is for 4 alloys.
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24th October 2008, 20:17	#8
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,430 Thanked: 9,764 Times View My Garage	Anodize the rims! I had given my old gypsy alloys once to an aluminum sliding window "wallah" to get then anodized at his workshop. He got them dipped in acid and then anodized them to matt silver again. There are a few colors you can choose from. It was a gamble (first time he was doing it), but it paid off. Brilliantly done! As good as new! Stayed good for 15000kms till i sold the car off. It cost me 2500 for 4rims to do it in 1999. I'm sure you can find someone in your area. P.S. Do not get them power coated. They will come off in no time.
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24th October 2008, 23:57	#9
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,090 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	Even a guy on the forum has his corolla's rim painted to purple. Looked Fabulous ( his lip had chrome i guess) Even I'm planning to paint my alloys on the honda first to check the effect and if all's fine , then on the vRs too.
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25th October 2008, 02:19	#10
pranavt BANNED Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,704 Thanked: 852 Times View My Garage	Viper has also got his Lensos painted Matte Black.
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25th October 2008, 03:23	#11
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,354 Thanked: 7,999 Times	I have been meaning to get my alloys painted to a hyper silver finish.Everyone seems to have painted their alloys here to a matte black or smoke finish.Am still to come across the results of a painted hyper silver finish. The only source i have been suggested has been mazda motors in mumbai, are there any other reliable chaps around who could deliver the desired color and quality?
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25th October 2008, 04:06	#12
west BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: India Posts: 273 Thanked: 49 Times	Is this hyper silver finish? or hyper black silver finish? Attached Thumbnails
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25th October 2008, 04:14	#13
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,354 Thanked: 7,999 Times	Thats chrome i think....hyper silver is a paint finish not this shiny or mirror like This is the finish i'm looking for : ImageShack - Hosting :: 05102008151sf1.jpg Last edited by Sahil : 25th October 2008 at 04:19.
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25th October 2008, 04:19	#14
west BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: India Posts: 273 Thanked: 49 Times	This is black chrome, dont know what they call "a black chrome" Sahil, that oem color, may be easy to get. Last edited by west : 25th October 2008 at 04:22.
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