20" Matte Black Wheels

[DiamondHands]

Yup! I did the chrome delete myself too!

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Wow- mad skills!

I just showed my wifey your chrome delete and hinted how I'd like to try that when our X gets in later this month.

She gave me the "of course honey, we'll see"

 

[3s-a-charm]

Looks awesome!! White with chrome delete is beautiful.

 

[LuckyX]

The wife said it looked good too but she hated the smell since I was spraying in the garage.

I still have to do the front logo and trim and figure out the side markers since I don't want to cover up the logo there.

 

[Pilot4Hire102]

I power coated mine and never looked back. Matte Black.

Greg - NJ

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OMFG great job!

 

[rjdoc74]

View attachment 205403 I did mine with the wheels on. Matte black base with satinizer as the top coat.

Once I finish the chrome delete I'll post full pictures.

Hi LuckyX, this is great, thanks for the info. I just ordered matte black kit minus the satiniser. A few questions- did you also buy their after care spray? Is it necessary? Also, if you have to take the wheels off, does that ruin the dip? TIA

 

[LuckyX]

I didn't yet. But planning to get the protective spray. I don't think any aftercare is needed it's probably just preference at that point. I think the bolts would be ruined but the rims itself they should stay in good. If not, respraying should be easier

 

[InsaneDriver]

I want to get a X with Matte Black wheels. Does it make sense to order and just get the 20s powder coated or to order something like the Tsportlines? Are they the same looking wheels or does one look better than the other? What have others looking for black wheels done? 22s are awesome, but more interested in efficiency.

Thanks!

Have you looked at Unplugged Performance?

I plan on ordering the stock tesla 20" and replacing them with the 20" unplugged performance wheels. Not as heavy and look great. Plus, I haven't seen anyone with them in South Florida yet.

They also have 22" but for range and "damage control" going with the 20".

 

[BLKMDL3]

I didn't yet. But planning to get the protective spray. I don't think any aftercare is needed it's probably just preference at that point. I think the bolts would be ruined but the rims itself they should stay in good. If not, respraying should be easier

More pics!!

 

[blake6551]

Dipped mine with the wheels off this weekend. Reinstalled (carefully) and also dipped the lug nut covers and reinstalled those.

 

[BLKMDL3]

Dipped mine with the wheels off this weekend. Reinstalled (carefully) and also dipped the lug nut covers and reinstalled those.

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did you put glossifier or satinizer on top? Did some chrome deleting last night on a different car. I just left it and didn't bother with any top coat.

 

[blake6551]

did you put glossifier or satinizer on top? Did some chrome deleting last night on a different car. I just left it and didn't bother with any top coat.

Nope. Just 4 coats of black dip. I have used glossifier in the past on other parts and every once in awhile it screws up the finish and I've had to totally redo. I just skipped it this time.

 

[Ski Krazy]

These look great! Just confirmed my order for my red X last week and taking delivery in September. Thinking of getting some sort of black rims done with red brake calipers as soon as I get it. Debating on the chrome delete though... looks good too, just not 100% sure. Can't wait either way!

Question though, is there anything different about getting the rims done for a Tesla vs. getting them done for your regular ICE car (things like extra wiring, knobs, or what have you)? Probably a dumb question but wanted to be safe. New to all this. Thanks in advance!

 

[TexasTech44]

Y'all are crazy... Plastidipping a $100,000 car? Get serious and buy rims.

 

[TexasTech44]

These look great! Just confirmed my order for my red X last week and taking delivery in September. Thinking of getting some sort of black rims done with red brake calipers as soon as I get it. Debating on the chrome delete though... looks good too, just not 100% sure. Can't wait either way!

Question though, is there anything different about getting the rims done for a Tesla vs. getting them done for your regular ICE car (things like extra wiring, knobs, or what have you)? Probably a dumb question but wanted to be safe. New to all this. Thanks in advance!

Nothing different than buying wheels for an ICE. You'll want to make sure the bolt pattern and location of the valve stem match up. Make sure you go to a shop that has a wide selection of wheels. I bought aftermarket matte black rims for my black model S and they were perfect. I initially looked at getting red brake calipers covers from EVannex but they wouldn't fit. I broke down and found someone selling model S performance red calipers on eBay for $1,000. Less than half of the factory price, and I got brand new pads so all in all not bad.

 

[Don TLR]

Wow, I like the chrome delete, going to have to give this a try when my P85 comes in..

 

[lab rat]

Here's some full picture with chrome delete.

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Looks great, how is the chrome delete and dipped wheels holding up? Do you hand wash or car wash? Thanks for the info and pics, it helps with the spousal acceptance factor!

 

[LuckyX]

I power wash my car weekly and then use a no rinse an wash solution. I've taken it to a couple of automatic cash washes and the dip looks the same as it did when I first applied it. 20k miles on the X now. The only thing I don't like is the white plastidip on my handles are now a yellowish tint and always looks dirty. I'm planing to remove and reapply the handles only.