Passat Pics

[ur85q]

They are powder coated ... can anyone shed light on the pros and cons of powder coating versus painting?

[Rocket36]

Power Coating = stronger and therefore will likely last longer. That doesn't mean paint won't last though.

Painting = better finish and will look better.

I have had wheels painted and then clear coated before... And I would do it again.

[gead]

[age7875]

Has anyone painted or powder coated their R36 omanyt wheels?

Would love to achieve this look on a Black R36;

http://www.tuningnews.net/wallpaper/...r/1024x768/03/

[ur85q]

Has anyone painted or powder coated their R36 omanyt wheels?

Would love to achieve this look on a Black R36;

http://www.tuningnews.net/wallpaper/...r/1024x768/03/

Have they kept the perimeter of the wheel silver while greying out the middle? Highlights things very nicely indeed. I think that's why the blacked out wheels of the car in the snow (some 10-15 postings prior) looks so good ... the white snow is actually serving to contrast against the black in the picture.

I see in the other pics that they've also blacked out much of the chrome trim (roof rails, sills, etc) ... how is this achieved? Some sort of plasti-dip do you think?