Powder coating TRD Off Road rims

I used this company for the paint, but I also matched the cavalry blue. Used it on all the badges and overlays.

https://www.automotivetouchup.com/

I also used SprayMax 2K clear coat. I don't remember what primer I used though, but I did use an adhesion promoter. Thing to remember with adhesion promoters is you need to get your primer coat on within 10-15 minutes. I think I waited about 7 or 8 minutes due to the temperature in June.

 

Finished with the paint on emblem.

 

If you dont mind saying, how much did it run you?

 

I called around to different spots and got quotes from 380 to 265 but I was able to get it done for 280 and get them done in a week. I hope it helps to negotiate prices.

 

I copied this from my email from March of 2019.

Quantity: 1
Item: Black Chrome Lug Lock Set for Factory Alloy Wheels, 12MM X 1.5,
(4 locks w/ key) (

$20 73631TBC Locking Lug Nuts & 1 Key for Toyota/Lexus Aluminum Wheels - Set of 4

73631TBC) (GOR 73631TBC)

Unit Price: $22.50
Total Price: $22.50
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Quantity: 1
Item: Black Chrome Lug Nut for Factory Alloy Wheels 12mm x 1.5
(Various Quantities) (GOR 73138TBC)
Choose Your Set: Black Chrome - Set of 20 Lug Nuts (GOR 73138TBC-20)
($49.60)

Unit Price: $62.00
Total Price: $62.00
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subtotal: $84.50
shipping: $12.85
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total: $97.35

 

Where does one find a good tire shop to mount these. Around me it's hard to find any that don't muck up a rim!

 

Discount tire is where I went hope it’s helpful.

 

Buy a soft core interior lug socket for the black lugs. My buddy had some & he got a plastic outer & felt interior (iirc) to be used with torque wrench only. Contact a high end wheel sales place. You may have to order one.
Ryan

 

Thank you. Years back had NTB ruin an oem black Matt rim. They bought me a new one and just handed it to me. Said they couldn't mount it without scratches. I took it to 2 area shops who declined said thier gear would scratch it. Discount said no problem and went flawless. Last year on my 19 runner discount scratched the heck out of the oem gray pro rims. I guess the shop is only as good as the kid doing the work.
I like the idea of powder coat as I like the trail rims. I'll have to scout out looking for a specialist shop

 

Just put up pix of how powder coat turn out on the runner

 

Looks great!

I had the rims on my Jeep SRT powder coated a similar satin black. Love the look, and seem to stay looking cleaner than the matte finish.

Now you got to get to work blacking out those roof rails!

 

Yes sir. I was thinking the same thing only thing I was contemplating was paint or plastic dipping them any suggestions?

 

I am SOOOOO doing this. Here I was trying to figure out how to hide the cost of new tires AND wheels from the wife.... Powder coating the OR rims it is!!!