Stock Rims

[mazda3ride]

Are the stock rims painted or powdercoated?

[mazda3ride]

I am got my answer from FLIPPY. They are painted.

[Wild Weasel]

Really?

Flippy, how can you tell? I just figured most factory alloy wheels were powdercoated since they hold up so well over the years.

[chinsterr]

powdercoated --- many many layers

there is soo much crap on the stock rims to hide imperfections, and so that the finish stays "good" for many years .