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[JoeDirte]

Ok, so after weeks of thinking about it, i have decided to paint my rims.....myself. I was contemplating between powdercoating and painting them, but i want to paint them first see how i like the black on black look.

So you guys have to help me make this as perfect as possible:

-What kind of paint? Rim paint, Normal body part paint, or...
-How many coats of the paint? and Clear coat?
-What kind of sandpaper? I was thinking 600 then like 800
-Should I use primer?


Also any tips and any info is greatly appreciated!

Please DO NOT reply by saying "Get them Powdercoated" or "Get them
painted professionally"

I have already decided to paint them, and once again any help is greatly
appreciated!

[pruettfan]

I think their is a DIY on this you may want to try a search. If not here I am sure you will find it somewhere else. The key to success will be in the preparation otherwise the paint will just peel off. I have seen wheels painted when the tires were not removed and for the most part they did not look great so that would be a decision point you will need to make.

My advice would be to do what you don't want to do but having said that if you don't like the results you can always have a pro do it so I don't think you have much to lose I suppose.

[JoeDirte]

Originally Posted by pruettfan

I think their is a DIY on this you may want to try a search. If not here I am sure you will find it somewhere else. The key to success will be in the preparation otherwise the paint will just peel off. I have seen wheels painted when the tires were not removed and for the most part they did not look great so that would be a decision point you will need to make.

My advice would be to do what you don't want to do but having said that if you don't like the results you can always have a pro do it so I don't think you have much to lose I suppose.

you're correct it is in the DIY, but i just wanted more than one posters help, rather than just one person telling you what to do.

[fdriller9]

You should definetely prime it. It's probably a good idea to sand the surface before hand so the primer has a good surface to adhere to. TheN put on like 3 coats of paint and then allot of clear coat. Your wheels will be exposed to allot of extremes and you want that top coat of clear to be think so if it chips, it's only the clear that's chipping not the paint. I hope your using spray paint. It's the only way you'll get a smooth finish. Good luck. It's a risky DIY!

[pruettfan]

My only advice is to be careful with some of the advice because their are some folks on here that will give advice without the knowledge to back it up.

[JoeDirte]

Originally Posted by pruettfan

My only advice is to be careful with some of the advice because their are some folks on here that will give advice without the knowledge to back it up.

That is true, but im willing to bet most of the people on here know more than me. Thanks though.

Originally Posted by *********

You should definetely prime it. It's probably a good idea to sand the surface before hand so the primer has a good surface to adhere to. TheN put on like 3 coats of paint and then allot of clear coat. Your wheels will be exposed to allot of extremes and you want that top coat of clear to be think so if it chips, it's only the clear that's chipping not the paint. I hope your using spray paint. It's the only way you'll get a smooth finish. Good luck. It's a risky DIY!

lol of course im using spray paint. Thanks, hopefully i dont mess it up.

[pruettfan]

Check out www.rimpainter.com also has a clip on youtube.

[JoeDirte]

ok so this got moved, hopefully you guys in the tire and wheel forum will help me.

[JoeDirte]

....anywaysss

[envision]

no advice here, just want to with you good luck! pretty brave of you to try...