Should I paint my STA wheels black?

[Paul Maurer 3]

My 2008 STA has it's original wheels and they are badly corroded as I live right on the ocean and the truck is parked outside. I inquired at a wheel shop about getting them refinished, but the shop I went to does not do that and suggested painting them black, as it would complement the black trim on the truck and give a "Bumblebee" effect. They say they can paint all 4 in satin black for $400.00. I'm not sure I would like it, anyone here have any experience, pluses/minuses?

 

[Tombstones81]

Plasti dip them in black & see if you like them.
since you can just peel it off if you dont like them.

& if you can, powder coating is better for wheels then paint.

 

[curtis james]

i agree with tombstone on plastic dip, my wheels are chrome and i have gone back and fourth on black for awhile then chrome, the black is so much easier to keep clean. way simple, and pressure washes off way easy.

 

[curtis james]

way cool looking ride ya got and black would look sick i think. if you do post some pics of it.

 

[Kirk Rich]

I just painted my wheels with Plasti Dip just to see how they looked. They were looking pretty rough, and I'm not looking to buy new ones. Came out better than I expected, will see how they last. Used two cans for $12.

 

[curtis james]

much much better, truck has a more sporty look.

 

[Tombstones81]

Ewwww you have the cheap ugly stock rims!
Same ones were on my current 05 ST when I got it & they were FUNKY~!!!!
(even worse then the middle of yours there)

So I swapped rims with my 01 ST before I junked it

Which are starting to peel at the center as well now ><
Probably just end up painting mine black as well.
As those look Much better painted!

(edit)
& if you want the bumpers & skirts to look new again, just spray them with that foaming tire shine.
Pretty much lasts until a good rain or you wash the truck.

thats my method at least, instead of painting them.

 

[CosplayfanRich]

I bought a set of aftermarket rims that were sliver and black but the previous owner painted them all black with the edge red and it was chipping pretty bad. I sanded them and painted them gloss black with 3 coats of clear to try to protect them.
Haven't got them on the truck yet to know how well they will hold up but they look good.

 

[Kirk Rich]

(edit)
& if you want the bumpers & skirts to look new again, just spray them with that foaming tire shine.
Pretty much lasts until a good rain or you wash the truck.

thats my method at least, instead of painting them.

Yeah, I trieD some of the Trim Restore liquid and it started to fade back after a day. Also just tried the Heat Gun/Torch method which darkened it a bit, but wanted darker. Ended up using the Plasti Dip again a few hours ago, not bad, again, I'll have to see how it lasts.

 

[user 77947]

My 2008 STA has it's original wheels and they are badly corroded as I live right on the ocean and the truck is parked outside. I inquired at a wheel shop about getting them refinished, but the shop I went to does not do that and suggested painting them black, as it would complement the black trim on the truck and give a "Bumblebee" effect. They say they can paint all 4 in satin black for $400.00. I'm not sure I would like it, anyone here have any experience, pluses/minuses?

Have you decided anything on the rims yet?
I think black rims would look super nice on yellow! You should consider purchasing 4 black rims instead of spraying them black. If they start peeling from the salt water life, it won’t be any fun peeling it off.

Josie