Thoughts on Powder Coating Rubi Wheels Black?

[snelldogg]

Considering them. I think it would look pretty good. Its that or the AEV Savegre.

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[OldGuyNewJeep]

I think it would look awesome. Post pics if you do it!

 

[snelldogg]

Granite Crystal Sahara...

Wheels matte black or shiny?

 

[BDJeep1]

Matte or satin (low gloss). Not shiny. This is what I plan to do.

 

[kholding]

Satin would look great and will probably be easier to maintain that the matte. Personally, I think powder-coated wheels will look really good. As already asked, make sure to post pictures if you do it!

 

[snelldogg]

yes, powder coated my wife LR4. Looks awesome! Nice Bronco btw!

 

[Rubi-Zero]

Are the Rubicon wheels Cast aluminum? I can’t remember if I read that or not. If so I would be careful about powder coating the wheels. I personally like powder coating, but with cast aluminum it can weaken them during the baking process at some of the temps used. I think it would look great, but just do some readers about it first. Has it ever been done.... for sure, but I believe some wheel manufacturers don’t powder coat their wheels because of this.

I would double check with the shop, if you still plan to do it, what temps they bake at for aluminum wheels and what prep process they plan to use.

You can have them painted and clear coated without changing the molecular structure of the wheel.

 

[JPeterson]

I'd recommend a coating from TCI if you do coat them black. They made the bumper coating for the 75th anniversary wrangler, and they sell in small quantities. http://tcipowder.com/case-study-jeep.html

 

[offcamber]

3 hours and $15 to this:

 

[El Duderino]

What did you use to paint/coat the wheels? Looks great.

3 hours and $15 to this:

 

[Waiting]

Granite Crystal Sahara...

Wheels matte black or shiny?

Satin. Maybe matte but not flat...flat, to me at least, look coarse as if it is covered in brake dust.

 

[Waiting]

Just look for more pics online of the JL Moab Special Edition.

 

[Waiting]

What did you use to paint/coat the wheels? Looks great.

Dollars to donuts....PlastiDip. Search YouTube for Dip Your Car and search the channel for wheels. It is peelable spray on paint. Some will tell you it looks like ship everywhere you see it. But that's just it...you don't know a good plastidip job when you see one. Good jobs last a few years, too. Besides, it is cheap and if you mess it up or don't like the color change, you can remove it. If you do like it, you can then look for a nicer and permanent solution.

 

[Waiting]

Check these out too
https://www.socalmopardirect.com/oe...hdQ4SAfPUdtlJKazibdbVA8gqN78g1OIaAnngEALw_wcB

and these
https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadrat...ccents-jeep-wrangler-jk-and-grand-cherokee-wj

 

[mandrew]

What's the recommended number of coats when using plastidip? I'm thinking of at least 4.

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