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#12340 - 08/14/07 08:31 PM PAINTING RIMS
Tyrehan Offline
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is their a certain kind of paint I need to use to paint my rims black?
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#12341 - 08/14/07 10:19 PM Re: PAINTING RIMS
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Use Duplicolor rim paint. Like 11 bucks a can at local auto parts store.
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#12342 - 08/14/07 11:13 PM Re: PAINTING RIMS
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If you're going to paint the rims in your webpage leave the outer portion silver and as 98gpse said use duplicolour wheel paint then use clear for a nice shine and protection.Chico(pops)
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#12343 - 08/14/07 11:23 PM Re: PAINTING RIMS
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Prep is the main key.

And I would also agree with Chico, leave the outer portion unpainted and clear the whole entire wheel after painting.
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#12344 - 08/15/07 12:17 AM Re: PAINTING RIMS
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I would love to do that to my 40th. Annv. rims.
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#12345 - 08/15/07 01:21 AM Re: PAINTING RIMS
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use some scotch-brite pads to scuff the spokes since they probably have a clearcoat on them already...I would agree with taping off your machined outer lip since it makes a nice accent...after scuffing clean with mineral spirits or a good tack rag to remove any dust that might make your paint look gritty...you can doa primer coat to help smooth any scuff marks and then color...a clear top coat is always a good idea just dont get too heavy with it or it may orange peel.
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#12346 - 08/15/07 07:32 AM Re: PAINTING RIMS
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Scotch pads and VHT rim paint is what I used. I had great performance wear and tear
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#12347 - 08/15/07 09:52 AM Re: PAINTING RIMS
4drgt Offline
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i wouldnt paint them though ... thats just me
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#12348 - 08/15/07 08:15 PM Re: PAINTING RIMS
Tyrehan Offline
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Loc: Gastonia, NC
I think I am going to like the black paint w/ machined lips. I am also going to paint the front air dam/ rear bummper black too. Where can I get new center with an arrow head on them?


Thanks again for input
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#12349 - 08/16/07 09:03 AM Re: PAINTING RIMS
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I highly suggest Frame epoxy for the bumpers. The stuff I used is INDESTRUCTIBLE and looks like a million dollars!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CPAS9G/104-7014089-5775960
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#12350 - 08/16/07 11:33 AM Re: PAINTING RIMS
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Have them powdercoated if you can afford it.
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