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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 09:24 AM
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Thinking about powder coating my wheel black

Not sure if I can pull the trigger though. I like the design of the OEM Turbo wheels but I'm thinking they might look even better in matte black on a white car.

It's relatively cheap but I haven't seen photos of the OEM wheels changed to black on a white 997. Has anyone seen this and maybe have photos of what it looks like?
 
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please research this further...powder coating some alloys is not a good idea due to the temperatures involved...better to paint and be safe
 
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Dont do it, looks tacky as hell on gen 1 OEM wheels,


Look for a different design or keep them stock and shiney!
 
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Good to know! Thanks.
 
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I think they look just fine painted black.
 
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email me ill send pics of my wheels i actually plasti dipped them they have held up fine and didnt ruin my factory Finish
 
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Originally Posted by Truble10


I think they look just fine painted black.
I agree...

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email me ill send pics of my wheels i actually plasti dipped them they have held up fine and didnt ruin my factory Finish
I track the car so I wonder if that would hold up to the heat.
 
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They need high heat to bond so track temperatures shouldn't be an issue. I have power coated wheels for years and it's super tough. My lips are gloss black and they still look perfect.
 
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