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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 06:37 PM
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I got stock rims on my 96 Cherokee and I'm thinking of painting them black. What's the best paint I should use
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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bedliner works pretty good
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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If you are talking spray paint then get the best quality that you possibly can. Something like rustoleum would be good to prevent rusting in the future. Also, make sure that you hit them with a coat or two of primer to give the black paint a good base to stick to.
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JGary
I got stock rims on my 96 Cherokee and I'm thinking of painting them black. What's the best paint I should use
I used Rustoleum Wheel Paint. So far so good. And it comes in black as well. Definitely sand and prime before painting.

I have some pics of it on my profile.
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by cdawall
bedliner works pretty good
Ya that'd be pretty cool
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by capndoodles
If you are talking spray paint then get the best quality that you possibly can. Something like rustoleum would be good to prevent rusting in the future. Also, make sure that you hit them with a coat or two of primer to give the black paint a good base to stick to.
Alright thanks man. Do you think spray paint would be my best bet?
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Marks2000XJ

I used Rustoleum Wheel Paint. So far so good. And it comes in black as well. Definitely sand and prime before painting.

I have some pics of it on my profile.
Thanks man! They look pretty BA. How many coats of primer and paint did u put on?
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 11:33 PM
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make sure you clean the wheels really good, then sand them good to remove any old paint. then hit them with a few coats of primer, sand lightly again with a high grit sand paper, then hit them with a good quality spray paint. lots of light coats will do. then a clear coat after if youd like.
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MallCrawlerZJ
make sure you clean the wheels really good, then sand them good to remove any old paint. then hit them with a few coats of primer, sand lightly again with a high grit sand paper, then hit them with a good quality spray paint. lots of light coats will do. then a clear coat after if youd like.
Thanks for the help, Im thinking about using bed liner but im not sure yet. What do you think?
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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Just read this

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/si...ng-guide-7995/
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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Thanks alot man! That's pretty much what I wanted to see. I'll post pics on here when I get started
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I just use real cheap ace hardwhare black and clear. Its easy to touch up and blends well for $3.49 a can
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mcoughlin
I just use real cheap ace hardwhare black and clear. Its easy to touch up and blends well for $3.49 a can
You got any pictures
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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I'm trying to upload pictures but its not working at all.....
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Use metal etching aluminum primer
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