how to paint rims

[02_Legacy]

First of all I tryed to search but "paint" rims" "gold" are all "Too Common" :smt013 I hate the search

So anyways what is the best way to get the paint to stick to the rims so It doesn't come off? I plan on using the grimmspeed gold on my stock snowflakes, what do I have to do for prep, should I use a primer, clearcoat, how many coats? any help would be appreaciated. Also If any of you guys used that paint reviews and pics would be nice. Thanks

[Huffer]

Let air out of tires
sand existing paint coat
wash n dry
check for any unsanded areas
rewash and dry
insert index cards between tire and wheel
spray first light coat
spray heavy coat
spray light coat

etc

after paint dries, inflate tires and profit.

[02_Legacy]

Let air out of tires
sand existing paint coat
wash n dry
check for any unsanded areas
rewash and dry
insert index cards between tire and wheel
spray first light coat
spray heavy coat
spray light coat

etc

after paint dries, inflate tires and profit.

first of all I will probably take the tires off, and what grit do you recommmend, and no clear coat? and what do you mean by ect. repeat the "light heavy light" coats again??

[phi11]

from Grimmspeed:




Clear coats and application: We suggest the gold color coats to happen within an hour of eachother. We recommend using clear coat 3-4 days AFTER the coats of the gold to prevent the occurence of lifting and/or wrinkling. Any clear should work but we suggest testing a sample area first. A clear coat isn't necessary however.

[Huffer]

By etc I mean there are a bazillion threads on diy painting.

[zeus]

I have been told the clear coat is just to add shine to the finish, it does not add protection. But i could be wrong. I painted my OZ's on my honda black with no clear coat and it lasted well until they were stolen. :-(

[Okin DaVanh]

I have been told the clear coat is just to add shine to the finish, it does not add protection. But i could be wrong. I painted my OZ's on my honda black with no clear coat and it lasted well until they were stolen. :-(


Clear coat (done right) can be a bonding/sealing agent for color. I used only 1 coat of clear on my ///M wheels. @ coats for a factory finish, 3 coats or more for a Bling Bling effect. However, some people I've done wheels for, want an extra coat or 2 of clear. Usually those are the ones that their wheels see lite scratches, so they lightly sand them and buff them out.


Bottom line:

If they're just some winter wheels, I suggest a coat of clear.

If they're summer wheels: 2 coats.

Show wheels: 3 coats (3rd coat to wetsand w/ 1500 grit and buff to a shine)


Hope this helps

[deadlydave]

Here's a few pics for ideas:
Stripped old paint with 'aircraft stripper.' It is some nasty stuff. I then sanded them. Much easier to have them media blasted by a paint shop. I actually don't have a 'finished' pic of the wheels. Did them in gloss black with Duplicolor's 'wheel clear coat'.

Stripped and Sanded:
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v286/8/47/178300027/n178300027_30089693_8548.jpg

Primered:
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v286/8/47/178300027/n178300027_30089695_9177.jpg