painting wheels, what paint?
02-05-2006, 06:53 AM
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painting wheels, what paint?
im painting my wheels black. what brand and type of paint do you suggest? clearcoat? other advice ect. all that jazz. thanks!
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02-05-2006, 07:11 AM
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Re: painting wheels, what paint?
I used cheap Wal Mart primer and VHT brake caliper paint when I painted a set a couple of years ago. They looked good until I tried to put clear on them. For some reason the clear wrinkled everything up.
02-05-2006, 07:12 AM
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Re: painting wheels, what paint?
I also sanded them down thoroughly with a Mouse and cleaned them up before I got started. I think that makes a BIG difference in the final product. 
02-05-2006, 07:55 AM
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Re: painting wheels, what paint?
if you want them to last and look good, get a painter, prime em and use real paint and real clearcoat.shiny shine shine.
02-05-2006, 08:00 AM
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Re: painting wheels, what paint?
I sanded them completely down, cleaned them with rubbing alcohol, 2 coats of primer and 3 coats of black Engine Enamel, 1 coat of clear.
Looked good and held up very well.
Looked good and held up very well.
02-05-2006, 08:18 AM
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Re: painting wheels, what paint?
It took most of the day when i did mine. Like Ritz said, its all about prep. The sanding took up 75% of the time.
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I need my LS meshies painted if anyone is interested.
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I need my LS meshies painted if anyone is interested.
02-05-2006, 10:22 AM
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Re: painting wheels, what paint?
Originally Posted by TPJ
Glossy or Flat?
the rims are rota circuit 8's if any one would care to photoshop them for me or present an opinion 
they are currently bronze with a polished lip (or a VERY light bronze lip)
im kinda leaning towards all flat black. im so indecisive
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