What do you guys think of Painted Rims?

[El Loco VG]

So I've been in love with the IS rims ever since I saw them on Kazakh's Blue SE so Pawel let me know of a listing that he saw that's local to us and they are a pretty good price. Only thing that scares me is that they were painted and now that he's selling them he painted them again. He said that he had them painted with a pro paint gun and then sealed with automotive clear-coat, I asked him how he prepped them and haven't heard back but I'm guessing he probably did a quick Brillo pad doubt that he did it right to sell. How likely are they to keep in good shape, and not flake or scratch up easily. My other concern would be the center caps my Toyota ones wouldn't match anymore. What do you guys think.


This is the before picture that the seller provided


This is the after ready to sell looks great but for how long?

[ItsMeJon]

I think you got the pictures switched. If not they both look good just ask him how it was painted and how many coats clear etc usually if its done professionally at a reputable shop it will last as long as any other rim its just you may curb or get rock chips in it.

[Pawel062]

oh and i think center caps should work. just make sure they same size.

[MJZ]

Well neither are OEM Color... they will probably be fine though.

[ArmY1]

Originally Posted by ItsMeJon

I think you got the pictures switched. If not they both look good just ask him how it was painted and how many coats clear etc usually if its done professionally at a reputable shop it will last as long as any other rim its just you may curb or get rock chips in it.

totally agree jst find out info on how it was painted
such as baked so on
cuz u really dont want bad chips

[gabypr]

those rims looks so cool. you should ask him more detail about the paint process but if its done profesionally you shouldnt have problems. if you buy em take some pics in your car to see it. good luck

[mingming]

looks like the outer edges of the rim on the farthest right is already chipping

[El Loco VG]

His reply to paint process was I dont know my coworker painted them so I think this a free pass not to buy these and wait for a better deal.

[mingming]

yeah just wait on them, or get them and get it repainted by a pro

[Pawel062]

yea if u can get a good deal my paint guy can make them all nice for u.

[Netforcer]

dude... you said he's local... go meet him and look at the condition of the rims yourself... and personally, I would powdercoat vs paint

[Pawel062]

or ask victor to go see them.

[pulse02]

I like them for some reason. They look so familiar lol.
But ya inspect in PERSON b4 commiting.