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Stock Rim Question

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Malosos, Jul 9, 2018.

  1. Malosos

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    Do the stock black rims come powder coated or paint sprayed?
    I have a 2010 and want my silver ones black and debating if I should pick up a set of used black ones or spray paint mine, PC is too much of a cost in my area.
     
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    Wow I think you have been looking for a set of black Gen 3 wheels for a long time, still no avail?
     
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    Don't do it, silver rules!
     
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    The stock rims are powder coated. Spraying black over silver with a “rattle can” would be prone to chipping and flaking. Best bet would be to buy a set of 2012-2015 black rims.
     
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  5. Malosos

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    Theres some black stock rims for sale locally I've been eyeing and not too bad of a deal, didn't really want to rattle can my silver rims just wanted to double check if the stock ones were powder coated since they seem to hold up well.
     
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    Use Plati Dip instead (Commonly found at walmart). In case you end up not liking the black, you can safely remove it :)
     
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  7. Malosos

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    Considered plasti dip but want something more permanent, probably just buy some used stock black ones when a good deal pops up.
     
    #7 Malosos, Jul 12, 2018
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