07-26-2016, 10:22 AM | #1 |
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Powder coat stock 343M or new wheels?
Stuck between choosing to powder coat my stock 20 inch 343M wheels all gloss black vs buying new 20inch wheels.
I love the look and concave on the stock wheels. My car is all black and I have blacked out everything, including all the chrome trim. What do you guys think? Anyone powder coated the 343M wheels gloss black ?
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07-26-2016, 11:11 AM | #2 |
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Do it bro ... The 343Ms are beautiful forged wheels. They are extremely light weight compared to most after markets.
I've had three different sets of wheels and 343Ms are still my favorite and have less headache dealing with aftermarket issues.
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Just realized I posted the wrong picture. Also, my wheels were dirty in the above pictures.
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It's a no brainer. Powder coat them. You can get it done for under 100 per wheel + dismount, remounting, and balancing. Make sure they use the black wheel weights when rebalancing, they don't stand out like the silver weights.
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I also love the 343m wheels. Prior owner had them powder coated in gloss black. I will snap a few pictures for you. I use the 343m for the winter months and my HREs for the other months. Best of both worlds.
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IMO they look amazing. Powder coated mine a year ago and blacked out all the chrome. I think it looks great.
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Depends what new wheels you are getting.
I did see 343's powder coated bronze on a black car and it looked very nice! 343 is a a sweet looking wheel, I'm also stuck between keeping them or getting new wheels. |
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Mine are for sale - I'd be willing to take 343Ms plus cash
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Just completed the powder coat and full blackout... I'm super impressed with it. Thanks for the advice gents.
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Man that looks clean. The blue brakes really pop now!! Congrats and happy we could help
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mind if i ask where you got the powdercoating done? I'm looking to do the same and I'm also in LA.
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