Painting Wheels
03-10-2003, 06:40 PM
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I wanted to know if anyone's ever painted their wheels and how they prepped them. I want to paint my original spare set of rims since the coat is flaking off. I found this stuff in a can by Dupli-Color that I was going to use. For prep, I was going to sand them with my finishing sander (thats all I have).
Anyone done this?
Anyone done this?
03-10-2003, 06:50 PM
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I would only use CAR PAINT
Start from the inside out, to prevent runs. Paint in a well ventalated
area and is a 60-80 area is good for most paints.
Dont paint the valve stem, and dont paint the ther outside where the tire
it, it would all flake off into the tire anyway.
Start from the inside out, to prevent runs. Paint in a well ventalated
area and is a 60-80 area is good for most paints.
Dont paint the valve stem, and dont paint the ther outside where the tire
it, it would all flake off into the tire anyway.
03-10-2003, 07:02 PM
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a long time ago I spray canned a set of rims, I used scotchbrite and soapy water to prep them. They lasted a long time even though they were on a white limo and they seen severe use.
You can also take and have them sandblasted for the best results.
I have since painted rims but I sandblast and put primer and paint and sometimes clear on them using a spray gun and DuPont paints.
You can also take and have them sandblasted for the best results.
I have since painted rims but I sandblast and put primer and paint and sometimes clear on them using a spray gun and DuPont paints.
03-10-2003, 07:09 PM
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I dont have tires on them so thats not a problem and they are spare wheels so it doesnt have to be perfect. I like the sandblast idea if its cheap. They also have a clear coat in the can too, not sure if I should use that after a couple coats of the paint? Thanks for the info.
03-11-2003, 03:55 PM
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mask the tires off with tape.
If you are painting them a solid color dont bother with the clear coat.
You should also get some wax/silicone cleaner to clean off the rims before sanding and before painting.
If you are painting them a solid color dont bother with the clear coat.
You should also get some wax/silicone cleaner to clean off the rims before sanding and before painting.
03-13-2003, 11:29 AM
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I painted a set of wheels for my WRX. Clean/degreased them, lightly sanded them (~220 grit), then painted them with a $5 can of paint that I got at Home Depot. It was a Rustoleum "Hard Hat". It's lasted a couple of years with no real degredation, except for where my wife curbed the car. *grrr*
03-13-2003, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Mar 13 2003, 01:48 PM
i painted my fc rims, i didnt even clean them or get even coats or anything, the paint is holding up fine
mike
mike