Thinking of Restoring LC250 Rims to Original Silver — Advice?

[legaleagle]

Hello everyone,

Not sure if this has been discussed before, but I thought I’d put it out there.

I’m considering changing the color of my stock LC250 rims from grey to a more classic aluminum/silver finish. I realize I might be in the minority here, but I’ve never been a big fan of black or dark-colored rims.

It’s not that I dislike the design itself — it’s just the darker color that doesn’t appeal to me as much. From what I’ve read, one option is to have the rims powder coated in a silver shade of your choice. Another is sandblasting, though I’ve heard that can be a bit harsh on the rims, so I’m not sure which route is better.

Has anyone here done this before? What’s the best way to get that clean, aluminum look without compromising the rims?

Any advice or firsthand experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[EOD Guy]

I would think removing the factory finish would require chemicals and physical material removal for powder coating and extensive polishing for a bright finish. For a bright finish, It might be cheaper to purchase aftermarket polished Alum wheels.

I've had several wheels refinished (not LC) due to curb rash and it ran approx $250 per wheel.

 

[VWEplusa]

Why not get a set of 2016-21 stock 200 wheels? Pretty similar design and the right finish for you.

They also look great w a/t tires and a lift, considering how they’re a little boring at stock set up.

 

[GaryA]

Those are 5 lug, he needs 6 lugs. They do look nice though.

 

[VWEplusa]

My bad. Totally forgot they were 5 lug. Didn’t even think to look.

Looked good enough I put them on a 2103 when I lifted and it really impacted the look w the different stock wheels

 

[VWEplusa]

….there are 6 lug to 5 lug conversion spacers tho

 

[Sugarloafer80]

If you have a good low temp powder coating operation nearby, it will run you ~$500-600 to get them powder coated. You can also DIY with Spray paint if you prep them properly. It is not that hard to do, just a bit messy due to all the angles and coats involved. Once initial set occurs, letting them baked in the sun acts as your curing oven. I did it once years back and was surprised how good they came out.. If you don't like the results, see step 1 or buy rims.

 

[RideWithYanu]

Hello everyone,

Not sure if this has been discussed before, but I thought I’d put it out there.

I’m considering changing the color of my stock LC250 rims from grey to a more classic aluminum/silver finish. I realize I might be in the minority here, but I’ve never been a big fan of black or dark-colored rims.

It’s not that I dislike the design itself — it’s just the darker color that doesn’t appeal to me as much. From what I’ve read, one option is to have the rims powder coated in a silver shade of your choice. Another is sandblasting, though I’ve heard that can be a bit harsh on the rims, so I’m not sure which route is better.

Has anyone here done this before? What’s the best way to get that clean, aluminum look without compromising the rims?

Any advice or firsthand experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Probably easier to just get some wheels in the finish you want. I’m with you - I’m pretty over the black wheel trend and went for a machine polished finish on my J250.

 

[legaleagle]

Thanks for the advice, I looked at the rims from the LC300 that they also sell here, I will get a replacement directly from the Toyota dealership, they would swap them out and give me a good price.

Probably easier to just get some wheels in the finish you want. I’m with you - I’m pretty over the black wheel trend and went for a machine polished finish on my J250.

Did you machine polish the stock rims? or did you also go for a replacement?

 

[RideWithYanu]

Thanks for the advice, I looked at the rims from the LC300 that they also sell here, I will get a replacement directly from the Toyota dealership, they would swap them out and give me a good price.



Did you machine polish the stock rims? or did you also go for a replacement?

Replacement, aftermarket.