Few esthetic modifications yield more visual gratification than a set of custom wheels. The problem, though, is that the lightweight, retina-seizing wheels we yearn for can get pretty expensive. However, the powdercoating process offers a budget alternative. To show you how it’s done, we plucked some Kosei K-1s ($159 each at 16x7.5 inches) from a catalog. These cast- aluminum, Japanese wheels have been touted for their light weight and low price, but keep in mind that our makeover can be easily replicated with used or repaired wheels, which you can fetch at an even tastier price. Our goal was to play fairy godmother and make a Cinderella out of these wheels—ending up with a unique looking wheel set at a fraction of the cost of sexier wheels.