BBS Gold, powdercoat or paint?

[mightymints]

Just picked up the 2013 STi. However the BBS on this thing are Silver.

I really want the old Gold back, so I am thinking of coating these ones.

I am finding it really hard to find a color match in powder coating. Does anyone know how the original BBS are coated in the gold, is it anodized or something?


Anyways, I either find a good powder match, or paint.

If I get them stripped, how would I go about painting with the Grim speed BBS to make them look shiny and new. Is there a powder coat clear that I can have put over the top to make them really tough? I just want them to hold up....

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[jdm05]

Painted mine bbs gold turned out good.

[mightymints]

Would you happen to have any photos? How did you clear it?

[crfnick56]

Originally Posted by mightymints

Just picked up the 2013 STi. However the BBS on this thing are Silver.

I really want the old Gold back, so I am thinking of coating these ones.

I am finding it really hard to find a color match in powder coating. Does anyone know how the original BBS are coated in the gold, is it anodized or something?


Anyways, I either find a good powder match, or paint.

If I get them stripped, how would I go about painting with the Grim speed BBS to make them look shiny and new. Is there a powder coat clear that I can have put over the top to make them really tough? I just want them to hold up....

you have to choose paint or powdercoat. You cant powdercoat a clear over any type of paint, the paint will kinda melt off and ruin everything. Find your nearest location that does powdercoating and show them a picture of the BBS gold and I bet they can match it up!!

[mightymints]

Is powder considered to be more durable than paint?

[jdm05]

^^^ I would say yes but depends on if they are winter/summer wheels one if u take off tires increase chance of damage of painted vs powder

[jdm05]

Originally Posted by mightymints

Would you happen to have any photos? How did you clear it?

Pics check out my profile in submitted

[mightymints]

Thanks!

[mightymints]

I think I am just going to paint them. How durable are they going to be if I have them sandblasted down, prime them, paint them, and clear them? I want them to look good.

[Boxerocks]

Or you could just trade me, I have gold BBS but they book funny on a white car.

Seriously though, I think paint can hold up fine, the biggest factor is the quality of the work. If they're prepped well and done with plenty of coats you should end up with a solid finish. Likewise, I have a set of wheels that are "powder coated" but they are chipped and scratched like crazy.

[dsn112]

Originally Posted by Boxerocks

Or you could just trade me, I have gold BBS but they book funny on a white car.

Really, I think the gold looks amazing on white cars

[mightymints]

Well as a closure I saved all the hassle and purchased the gold ones for $660. In great shape, so hopefully I got a good deal! Thanks for the advice everyone.

[subimp6u08]

nice purchase. i was actually looking for 08+ gold bbs for mine

[Akroys]

looks sweet!!!

[subydubydo72]

I would always go powder, its magnetically attached to the rim!

[subydubydo72]

Does any one have any black or dark colored wheels for an 06 sti? I dont have fender mods or anything, and would like rims close to the stock rim sizes.

[braydeno]

for another option, there are some special clear coats that in some cases can be stronger then powder such as PPG's durathane clear (DU1000) great for rims and marine use.