Satin black to gloss black

Doc1609 · Jan 9, 2015

Just thinking about changing my satin black wheels to a gloss black finish. Is there a way to do this easily like adding multiple layers of clear coat or am I limited to powder coating? I know painting is an option, but I'd rather powdercoat if there isn't an easy way to do it...thoughts or experiences?

blackbetty14 · Jan 9, 2015

U can paint over powder coat but the paint won't be as strong as the powder coat but it will look good and cost much less. I woukd use a high quality automotive clear coat like a 2k urethane.

U can also gloss black powdercoat them or even black chrome them but the wheels need to come off and the tires and sensors etc.

Doc1609 · Jan 9, 2015

blackbetty14 said:
U can paint over powder coat but the paint won't be as strong as the powder coat but it will look good and cost much less. I woukd use a high quality automotive clear coat like a 2k urethane.

U can also gloss black powdercoat them or even black chrome them but the wheels need to come off and the tires and sensors etc.

So with the paint and clear coat, I would be fine masking the tires off? Would just clear coat added to the satin black work or do I need to paint it?

N1ck · Jan 9, 2015

If you use a gloss clear it will make your satin black shine.

Doc1609 · Jan 9, 2015

N1ck said:
If you use a gloss clear it will make your satin black shine.

I may have to try this and hope it matches my paint. I would like to have them close to matching. It's a black edition and I think it would look much better that way. If it doesn't, I know my powder coater can get super close.

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