Painted wheels?
04-21-2009, 03:08 AM
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Painted wheels?
I've got standard grey wheels on my Jeep.... I want to save a few $$$ instead of buying new wheels and I was thinking what it would look like if I painted the stock wheels black with maybe a glossy clear coat on top...
Anyone attempt this? Not worth it? The wheels, as they stand, are a little scuffed and scratched... not very presentable.
Anyone attempt this? Not worth it? The wheels, as they stand, are a little scuffed and scratched... not very presentable.
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04-21-2009, 06:52 AM
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There is a write up somewhere on here about painting wheels. You clean them w/ simple green or degreaser. You can strip the paint w/ aircraft remover(could be a PITA) or just scuff it real good w/ sandpaper. Auto parts stores have a primer called self etching primer w/ acid in it to bond to the surface. duplicolor I think makes wheel paint. Krylon fusion is a pretty good paint. It is a paint that bonds to plastic metal etc.. The most important thing though is prep. Give urself enough time so ur not rushing. I have some canyon wheels that I'm gonna do soon , when I get treadwrites. I'm gonna use satin finish..not too shiny or dull. Also check youtube under painting wheels. Hope this helps.
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04-24-2009, 01:06 AM
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I bought all the stuff I need. Can't wait to get it started this weekend. Should have pictures as well 
04-24-2009, 01:53 AM
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PROTIP:
Use packages of large Index Cards to tuck around the rim and tire. Waay faster than masking the rim. Don't forget to remove the middle plastic "hubs" before you paint.
I used Rustoleum Heavy Duty black. I used a wire wheel to remove any rust, used Rust Converter on the rims then primed and painted. I painted my rims on my '99 by the second day I had it. Hated the blah gray steelies.
Bonus cropped out pic of my painted rimz.
Use packages of large Index Cards to tuck around the rim and tire. Waay faster than masking the rim. Don't forget to remove the middle plastic "hubs" before you paint.
I used Rustoleum Heavy Duty black. I used a wire wheel to remove any rust, used Rust Converter on the rims then primed and painted. I painted my rims on my '99 by the second day I had it. Hated the blah gray steelies.
Bonus cropped out pic of my painted rimz.
04-24-2009, 01:56 AM
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scuff the old paint up, primer, and the new coat, and your good to go. I personally like the textured paint , i had on my stockies looks good! Made me look like i was a pro painter, and that is what i really like about it!
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04-24-2009, 07:31 AM
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I have the alum. stock wheels on my 96 and they are coated with a thick plastic. Like the lamination on a menu or something. It lets water/salt in behind it and looks awful.
Anyone tried to deal with that stuff before painting?
Anyone tried to deal with that stuff before painting?
04-24-2009, 08:19 AM
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Rustface,
I believe the laminate you speak of is the clear coat peeling. I'm slowly working on my canyon wheels. I use aircraft coating remover. It comes in an aerosol can. Got mine from farm and fleet. Spray it on, let it sit for few, and use a scrub brush and a garden hose to remove it. Wear eye protection and skin protection, because this ***** is super caustic! Good luck!
I believe the laminate you speak of is the clear coat peeling. I'm slowly working on my canyon wheels. I use aircraft coating remover. It comes in an aerosol can. Got mine from farm and fleet. Spray it on, let it sit for few, and use a scrub brush and a garden hose to remove it. Wear eye protection and skin protection, because this ***** is super caustic! Good luck!
