New 2025 Ford Explorer ST

[Anthony David]

I ordered the new Explorer St in the Vapor Blue Metallic color. I did not like the Gun Metal Gray Rims. I had the rims powder coated with a Gloss Black Wet finish . The hood and roof were painted with a Gloss Black finish.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Looks a lot better. Welcome to the forum and congrats!

 

[Blue Beast]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[23 Explorer ST]

I ordered the new Explorer St in the Vapor Blue Metallic color. I did not like the Gun Metal Gray Rims. I had the rims powder coated with a Gloss Black Wet finish . The hood and roof were painted with a Gloss Black finish.

Welcome and congratulations!
I like the look of the wheels way better.


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[pgk1]

Looks awesome! I have the same wheels on my Explorer, the car is black and was thinking about having them done up in black as well. If you don't mind me asking how did you go about having them done? Meaning did you have to take them to a tire shop to have the tires taken off then to a powder coating shop? Also ball park on powder coat cost?
Thanks
Pete

 

[Anthony David]

Yes, I had the rims professionally done at a company that does power coating. I removed the wheels and rims myself . I had to put the car on Jack stands while the rims were being powder coated. The process took approximately 2 weeks to be completed.

 

[Anthony David]

Yes, I had a tire shop remove the wheels and the Powder Coating Company did the rims.. I planned the process and shopped around when I ordered the car. I knew I did not like gun metal colored rims. I was happy with the shopping around and planning. I may have a $1000.00 in the project.

 

[Cruising68]

Agree those look great for stock wheels! Heck, they just plain look great!


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[Traffic22]

I actually like the factory wheel color, but that looks so much better. Worth the money and time for sure.

 

[Lewski]

Excellent...The look is a great
I blacked my hood center but not with paint just a wrap piece.
I like how you had it painted

 

[Sport Mode]

Your Explorer looks awesome. Make sure you take advantage of the ST SUV Experience that is offered to original owners. I have done it twice in Asheville with my Explorer ST and Wife’s Edge ST. Only about an hour and a half away from you. You need to register on their website at stsuvexperience.com.

 

[Anthony David]

Thanks, I was there in 2019 in Asheville. I purchased a 2019 Ford Edge St. I traded it for my 2025 Ford Explorer. I really enjoyed the SUV Experience..