Decision time,I bough5 the alloys/tyres from hoppy_70 but I cannot decide wether to have them powder coated or paintedSatin black,powder coating is stronger but when it chips it’s have to hide & paint is easier to touch up but marks easier.
These are The wheels before & after a good clean,cleaned with Bilt Hamber Kerosol & Valet-pro Billberry wheel cleaner.







 Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

Gloss Black powder coated

Got to be matte black to match the black pack,ive got gloss black on now but it shows brake dust were as matte seem to hide it. Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

+1 for gloss black. I think matte black makes it look like it needs a good clean. Use Gtechniq C5 wheel armour, lasts for ages & repels brake dust (sort of ) actually it does lessen it. Though reading some of your previous posts, I think your car is like mine, it dosn't get a chance to get dirty

I put c5 on the gloss black I have on now but it’s starting to break down as it’s been on 2 years now,I’m set on matte black now & im going to use this coating as it gets better reviews than C5.
& your right mine never looks dirty,,even when it’s clean I wash it,the neighbors think I’m mad
 Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

Paint over powder coat for sure. Powder coat doesn't adhere to the wheel surface like paint does. Once they are nicked or scratched, water will get behind and the powder coat will start to blow up and peel off.

There's a reason wheels are not powder coated when new

And yes of course, as you mentioned paint is a darn sight easier to touch up and do some DIY smart repair. Kev

MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

Had my wheels fully refurbed and powder coated gloss black last year. They look fantastic and are fully protected with the addition of black alloy gators. I was really pleased with the finish.


 2013 Range Rover L405 Vogue SDV8 - Indus Silver
SOLD - 2009 (2010MY) RRS HSE 5.0 V8 SC - Zermatt Silver / Black Leather

Timing is everything as I’m considering a full refurbishment and changing the colour to black. It’s a great debate and for some reason have also thought powder coating was the best option but it’s down to personal choice. I’m sure it’s covered elsewhere, but please continue the pros and cons as it’s making me better informed before proceeding. Power of the forum😎 please continue thank you

I’ve decided to go with painting as you do get a better finish & it’s the same price. Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

Alpinebullet wrote:

fully protected with the addition of black alloy gators.

They cause one hell of a mess to the car if they come loose, though! See bottom of here: https://teslaownersgroup.co.uk/kb/protecti...eel-damage or https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic....;t=1648658

The Tesla link also suggests they wear the paint away underneath where they are fitted.

No personal experience, but saw enough horror pictures that I decided to just try and avoid kerbing my wheels (which I'm usually pretty good at right up until the point I fit a new set of wheels or buy a new car... ) 2014 BMW 530d Touring, 2006 BMW 650i, 2018 Mini Cooper S

ive got my old ones for sale,unmarked with conti tyres.
https://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic56210.html Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

I don’t think my wheels were that clean when I got the car

I think paint was the right option, for touch up purposes! Pics once they’re done, or it never happened  Range Rover Sport HSE DYnamic SDV6 Velocity blue 2020 MY
Range Rover sport HSE Dynamic P400e Silver
Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 HSE Dynamic 2016 MY
Range Rover sport 3.6tdv8HSE 2007 Gone
Range Rover sport 2.7tdv6SE 2005 Gone
Range Rover sport 2.7tdv6SE 2007 honey
Range rover Vogue 2005 4.4 - GONE and missed
BMW 535d M sport 2006 - GONE not as missed
BMW X5 4.4 2004 sport - GONE

Going in to the paint shop next week as the lad who does my paint jobs is really busy but he’s said he will stay over one night to do them.He painted some for me last year in gloss black,this is one of them,I gave them 3 coats of poorboys wheel sealant last year & they are still holding up well.

 Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

It's like my car heard you - went out this morning and noticed a chip out of the paint on the front nearside wheel.. rather obvious when the wheel is gloss black and the undercoat (or filler, I don't want to check ) is white!

Don't remember hitting it so I assume just an unlucky stone chip, boo.. but it reminded me of this thread  2014 BMW 530d Touring, 2006 BMW 650i, 2018 Mini Cooper S

Another thing to add to the list Aaron!  Kev

MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey