Powder Coated OEM TRD OR Wheels Copper/Bronze - Thoughts?

[R D]

Throughout the years I've realized that a lot of the time less is more. So when I got my Tacoma I decided to stick with the OEM wheels that came with the Off-Road premium package and just get them powder coated. I like the 18 inch size and overall wheel architecture.

But I really didn't care for the two tone black and silver rim look. So I had them locally powder coated a Copper/Bronze. I know the bronze/gold wheel setup might be overdone, especially considering the Trailhunter gold wheels, but I think these look way better.

I think it's a killer setup and totally changes the look of the wheel, while complimenting the Bronze Oxide color well.

And FYI.....getting any wheels powder coated costs a lot less than new wheels.

Let me know what you think.....yay or nay? Thanks.

 

[rustytaco]

I really like it! Nice touch. It's way different. First person I've seen do something like this. I like these factory wheels a lot, too. I upgraded mine, but I think Toyota did a good job.

I might have gone a little bit more towards a darker bronze, with some darker pigments. But that's just me. Looks great as is, though. Seems like they change a bit, too, based on the way the sun hits them.

 

[R D]

You're absolutely right....the amount of light hitting the various angles and shadows within the wheel design does dictate the various "shades" of the copper/bronze color and how they present.

Brake dust will also inevitably darken them up too.