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SubarooMike · 11-14-2012, 06:51 PM

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Dark · 11-15-2012, 01:50 AM

Powdercoating is much more durable. If you're looking to paint your wheels with duplicolor, I think you need at least 4 or 5 base coats.

carbonBLUE · 11-15-2012, 11:55 AM

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Powdercoating is much more durable. If you're looking to paint your wheels with duplicolor, I think you need at least 4 or 5 base coats.

get a paint that isn't temperature sensative

Dark · 11-15-2012, 02:01 PM

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get a paint that isn't temperature sensative

Yup. I think Duplicolor does sell automotive wheel paints, which can withstand with brake heat. I used those on my engine cover, and they work great. However, I'm more concerned about rock chip than brake heat in wheel painting.

Orthow · 11-15-2012, 02:13 PM

Simple solution: Plastidip

People plastidip their winter rims all the time up here and make it through the entire season without issues. And even if you do manage to chip a bit of the paint off (very rare occurrence) you can just respray the wheel in minutes. There's also minimal prep needed - no need to mask anything off as the paint will literally peel off the surfaces you dont want paint on (tires, valve stem cover).

You said it was your winter setup so it's all up to you how much time/money you want to dedicate to the project. I've used every type of paint sold in stores (spray paint) to paint rims and have no issues with heat from the brakes or debris destroying the finish.

That being said - the most expensive/durable option is always going to be Powder Coating. Personally, I wouldn't bother for winter rims but if you got the coin and plan to keep the XXR's for another 5 years this may be your best option over all.

SubarooMike · 11-15-2012, 06:56 PM

See-- I am EXTREMELY against plastidip BUT... I'm thinking about giving it a try. They dont (Unless I missed it) make a bronze wheel dip, but they have gunmetal, which will be fine.

Here are my worries:
1. How long will it last?
2. Will any cleaners affect it? Im asking because I have a big brake kit, and I always spray the calipers liberally every wash to keep them shiny.
3. Will the dip peel easily from the area where the lug nuts attach (that general area)

wlfpck · 11-15-2012, 07:46 PM

Paint it. The temperatures are not extreme enough to do anything to the paint.

I used duplicolor engine enamel on my stock tC wheels and drove on them year round including going and getting snow tires put on and taken off. They lasted fine for 3 years till I went and repainted them a different color.

If you take the time to do the prep work, the paint sticks fine.

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SubarooMike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaroooo Location: Delaware Posts: 127 Thanks: 85 Thanked 52 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How durable is it?? Edit Thanks for your chaps!:happy0180: Last edited by SubarooMike; 05-14-2014 at 12:04 PM.

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Dark Elite Padawan Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: '15 WRX, 15 GLA250, and 2 feet Location: Shoreline, WA Posts: 3,498 Thanks: 197 Thanked 250 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Powdercoating is much more durable. If you're looking to paint your wheels with duplicolor, I think you need at least 4 or 5 base coats. __________________ Dark

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wlfpck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2015 GTI Location: OH, TX, IL Posts: 165 Thanks: 5 Thanked 72 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Paint it. The temperatures are not extreme enough to do anything to the paint. I used duplicolor engine enamel on my stock tC wheels and drove on them year round including going and getting snow tires put on and taken off. They lasted fine for 3 years till I went and repainted them a different color. If you take the time to do the prep work, the paint sticks fine. __________________ 2013 GTI - Gone 2015 GTI

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Orthow Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 99' SIR Kswapped Racer/Showcar Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 131 Thanks: 6 Thanked 56 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Simple solution: Plastidip People plastidip their winter rims all the time up here and make it through the entire season without issues. And even if you do manage to chip a bit of the paint off (very rare occurrence) you can just respray the wheel in minutes. There's also minimal prep needed - no need to mask anything off as the paint will literally peel off the surfaces you dont want paint on (tires, valve stem cover). You said it was your winter setup so it's all up to you how much time/money you want to dedicate to the project. I've used every type of paint sold in stores (spray paint) to paint rims and have no issues with heat from the brakes or debris destroying the finish. That being said - the most expensive/durable option is always going to be Powder Coating. Personally, I wouldn't bother for winter rims but if you got the coin and plan to keep the XXR's for another 5 years this may be your best option over all.

11-15-2012, 06:56 PM	#7
SubarooMike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaroooo Location: Delaware Posts: 127 Thanks: 85 Thanked 52 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	See-- I am EXTREMELY against plastidip BUT... I'm thinking about giving it a try. They dont (Unless I missed it) make a bronze wheel dip, but they have gunmetal, which will be fine. Here are my worries: 1. How long will it last? 2. Will any cleaners affect it? Im asking because I have a big brake kit, and I always spray the calipers liberally every wash to keep them shiny. 3. Will the dip peel easily from the area where the lug nuts attach (that general area)

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