I love the look of black rims on car especailly on the h3. I have to factory rims on it and dont want to spend another 170 a wheel X5 wheels. I was wondering if anyone has painted them black or if they are cheeper somewhere else. Thanks guys!

 

I'm also curious about how to go about painting rims.. I think it would be cool to paint mine white (since my H3 is white) but I guess they would really show dirt so I'm not sure..

My dad just got a 2010 Tacoma and he bought all new black rims and it cost about $3000, so I guess painting is definitely the cheapest way to get that black look.

 

check your local powder coating shops. The shop in town here in colorado will powder coat as many parts as you want for a flat rate of $80.

 

sorry guys wish I could help you here... oh wait

 

yeah alot of people here have, if you'd taken the time to check out the galleries or threads

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dbphotography/2256538392/

 

I painted mine. Took the better part of the day, maybe 8 hours or so. Prep work is key!!! I removed my wheels (left tires mounted) and sanded the wheel. Having an air compressor helps. Its been over 15000 miles and not a single chip or mark. It looks good, there is not a hint of overspray or silver showing. I used a squeegee to push the tape into the tire bead so its perfect.
If I can figure out hoe to post pics, i have some of the prep and taping of the tire.

 

Not sure if this pic will work

 

WOW great thanks guys!!!!! I am def going to paint my rims judging by how good some of ur trucks look! man those look so awesome!!! i need some new rims though. I cracked three rims on curbs in the last snow storm in Colorado springs. Yay! craigslist! haha

 

It's long ago now, what is your long term view on this mod. Did the paint stay in shape?