HELP - Painted Wheel Option - Horrible Results!

[SaintlySins]

I’m upgrading from an 02, C-4 Cab (currently 4 sale), to a custom order 08 Turbo Cab with a build date in late February.

Among other things, I’ve ordered every external part “Paint To Match” (Black - except hdlght wshr), including the wheels. Last Saturday, I happened to see another car optioned with the painted wheel and I was appalled!!!

They only paint the face - NOT the entire inner barrel. The stock rims are painted fascia AND the inner barrel, but if you order the rim painted to match, the inner barrel stays primer gray!?!

Does anyone know if there is a code to have the WHOLE rim painted to match? Am I missing something? Is the dealership missing something?

If this is the only way it comes, I’m cancelling the “Paint To Match” on the rims and will order something else.

NOTE: The Dealer is Ray Catena in Edison, NJ – I’m only mentioning this for reference as I’ve checked with people I know at Paul Miller and they don’t have an answer either.

Thank you for any advice and/or suggestions.

Gregory

[roadracer311]

I’m upgrading from an 02, C-4 Cab (currently 4 sale), to a custom order 08 Turbo Cab with a build date in late February.

Among other things, I’ve ordered every external part “Paint To Match” (Black - except hdlght wshr), including the wheels. Last Saturday, I happened to see another car optioned with the painted wheel and I was appalled!!!

They only paint the face - NOT the entire inner barrel. The stock rims are painted fascia AND the inner barrel, but if you order the rim painted to match, the inner barrel stays primer gray!?!

Does anyone know if there is a code to have the WHOLE rim painted to match? Am I missing something? Is the dealership missing something?

If this is the only way it comes, I’m cancelling the “Paint To Match” on the rims and will order something else.

NOTE: The Dealer is Ray Catena in Edison, NJ – I’m only mentioning this for reference as I’ve checked with people I know at Paul Miller and they don’t have an answer either.

Thank you for any advice and/or suggestions.

Gregory

Even the original silver isn't painted all the way in. I've got 18" light weight carrera wheels on my 986. I was surprised when I went to wax the inner part of the wheel and discovered that it's plain gray paint, and not the nice silver metallic with clear coat, that the outer part of the wheel is painted with. Not as noticeable because it's close, but it would be a lot nicer if the whole thing were painted the same as the outer face.

[SaintlySins]

I’m upgrading from an 02, C-4 Cab (currently 4 sale), to a custom order 08 Turbo Cab with a build date in late February.

Among other things, I’ve ordered every external part “Paint To Match” (Black - except hdlght wshr), including the wheels. Last Saturday, I happened to see another car optioned with the painted wheel and I was appalled!!!

They only paint the face - NOT the entire inner barrel. The stock rims are painted fascia AND the inner barrel, but if you order the rim painted to match, the inner barrel stays primer gray!?!

Does anyone know if there is a code to have the WHOLE rim painted to match? Am I missing something? Is the dealership missing something?

If this is the only way it comes, I’m cancelling the “Paint To Match” on the rims and will order something else.

NOTE: The Dealer is Ray Catena in Edison, NJ – I’m only mentioning this for reference as I’ve checked with people I know at Paul Miller and they don’t have an answer either.

Thank you for any advice and/or suggestions.

Gregory

Even the original silver isn't painted all the way in. I've got 18" light weight carrera wheels on my 986. I was surprised when I went to wax the inner part of the wheel and discovered that it's plain gray paint, and not the nice silver metallic with clear coat, that the outer part of the wheel is painted with. Not as noticeable because it's close, but it would be a lot nicer if the whole thing were painted the same as the outer face.

Seems the Turbo Rims are painted all the way through. I've spent some time checking this out before I decided to PAY for this option. Alas ... it's only done on STOCK FACTORY RIMS and not on any 'paint-to-match' optioned rims.

I agree with you on older and (dare I say) lesser Porsches as my current 02 C-4 Cab is weak on paint deep inside the inner rim barrel.

After posting on other sites it seems I'm going with stock rims and saving the money for either a private paint company to powder-coat them the way I want, or just go with aftermarket rims for a completely different look.

[SVTHorsnake]

Don't be appalled! Be educated!

Paint that gets road grime and brake dust on it in a place you won't clean will crack and flake.

Edited April 19, 2008 by SVTHorsnake