Painting Rims ???

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Painting Rims ???

April 02, 2005, 09:13:05 PM

Well, every year i think in a way to change the look of my car. Yeah, there was in my car "2001" (too bad...), "2002" (very good),"2003" (too good) versions, etc....This year i wanted to paint the grille black and the rims. But i dont have any experience painting rims. Any paint or procedure recommended ? any color ? if you did not see my rims before, here is the pic....

Re: Painting Rims ???

Reply #1 – April 02, 2005, 09:41:48 PM

got a closer pic of your wheels?

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Reply #2 – April 03, 2005, 12:30:14 AM

As for rims, You can sand em down and apply 2 coats of paint and clear. But they will chip over time.

Or you can powder coat them, It's abit more expensive, but is alot more durable.

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Reply #3 – April 03, 2005, 12:38:23 AM

man...there was a big thread about this on the old boards...i forgot who did it and what paint they used but i wonder how they are holding up...ill see if i can find the thread.....

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Reply #4 – April 03, 2005, 06:39:40 AM

I can't recall who makes it,but there is paint in a can specifically for wheels.Made to withstand road wear and break dust.I would suggest powdercoating.Do it right the first time.

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Reply #5 – April 03, 2005, 09:13:17 AM

Quote

ill see if i can find the thread.....

Did it go something like this?

thunder306
Registered User
Posts: 976
(4/22/04 10:35 pm)

"I tried Dupli-color wheel paint and clearcoat on my ponies "

My ponies have been off the car for a couple a months now cause I picked up a cheap set of snowflakes ($250 delivered to my door) with brand new dunlops (225 50 ZR16's).

...and so on and so on......

http://p089.ezboard.com/ffoxthunderbirdsbodyappearance.showMessage?topicID=820.topic

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Reply #6 – April 03, 2005, 11:17:04 AM

I got my wheels painted just after the car was to match. They were sandblasted first, then painted and cleared (regular old car paint). It's been 2 years and they still look good, I just wax em whenever I wax the car.

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Reply #7 – April 03, 2005, 11:28:02 AM

yeah, im prety sure thats the thread i was thinkin of ...thanks for posting it.

i got sidetracked like alays and forgot to look...

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Reply #8 – April 03, 2005, 04:18:53 PM

Duplicolor makes the paint you guys are talking about.
Used it on my dull ponies and it has held up awsome for 3 years and counting.