painting rims white?

[rob3010]

this is my first time posting hear so bear with me
i just bought a 2000 grand am gt
i really like the car its in perfect condition, only 80,000 kms
got it for $8000
my question is does anyone know if these rims would look good painted white? or does anyone have pictures of white on white with these rims
any feedback would be appreciated
oh here are some pics
enjoy!

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2478000-2478999/2478444_5_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2478000-2478999/2478444_1_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2478000-2478999/2478444_2_full.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2478000-2478999/2478444_4_full.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2478000-2478999/2478444_3_full.jpg

[coupe]

Wrong section

I wouldnt paint them

[Big Joe]

I've seen those rims powder coated in white before, I thought they looked great in white. If you painted them they would look ok for a little bit but they will never hold up. If you do anything I'd say powdercoat.

[kody]

White rims look good but I wouldn't do it to a nice set of chrome rims like you have. BTW window tint would look great on that car. Follow this link to see Dan's '99 GAGT with white rims; http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=66001

[Pete Ray]

Well I hope did the link right.

white rims (http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=65505)

[VanishingImage]

I don't believe he has the chrometechs,those are the silver alloy versions.

Definately go with powdercoat. Expect to pay around 50-80 bucks per wheel. No bad considering they won't be subject to chipping because powdercoat is WAY stronger than paint. Ive got a powdercoated piece under my hood and it definatelly holds up to high heat and etc..

[rob3010]

sorry if i posted in wrong section
thanks for the replies

[matts]

i think it looked good on the older GPs, probably looks good on the GA too. your car, your money.......do what you want with it

[TA^Guy]

I'd have them powder coated white if you can afford it. It'll cost you most likely about $100 a wheel after removing the tire, cleaning, powder coating, tire mounting and balancing.

If you want a cheeper solution you can paint them, after all the factory does it. Just make sure it is extremely clean. I would recomend using hi-temp paint since the wheels are subjected to heat from the brakes. I would sand any bad spots, clean, prime, paint, and clear coat. Don't rush it.

[tenspeed]

There is a paint made for wheels. I wouldn't expect heat problems, I used regular Krylon on my calipers and drums without any ill effects. I would worry more about rock and salt chips.

[95GT]

Maybe. My rims get coated in brake dust, so they always look dirty. buy some aftermarket rims, black with a silver lip. NICE.

[bballr4567]

White rims on a white car is way better looking then black rims on a black car.

Powdercoat them for a great finish and harder then rock paint because the way powdercoating works.

[Big Joe]

How bout white rims on a blue car, I think that would be the sexiest thing ever! :peepsofa:

[bballr4567]

Originally posted by Big Joe
How bout white rims on a blue car, I think that would be the sexiest thing ever! :peepsofa: LOL if there wasnt that gap in the hood!!! hahah

Its still sexy. White is hard to pull off and you do it good.

[Big Joe]

Originally posted by bballr4567
LOL if there wasnt that gap in the hood!!! hahah

:slap:

[Tommy00GT1]

Hey..... wait a minute, guys. What about my stockers on a white car ???