I had a friend with the same factory rims like T-BAT and he wanted to know what you used to spray them black with, and if it can be found at a local store like autozone, pep boys,etc.

I think he just used regular spray paint, maybe Duplicolor.

Ya he just used regular spray.

VHT has a wheel paint that might work for you also: VHT wheel paint You should be able to find it locally.

Damn you all!

You know I can't resist something like this.....expect my current tri-stars to be gloss black in a week

I figure its a cheap fix until I find the exact rims I want...I hate the way they look right now.

Probably do the calipers while I am at it...

Ok, getting this kit for the calipers:



Caliper Kit

I am going with the gold, look how close it matches

I bet those wheels will look sweet in gloss black! At this rate, looks like the second payment will be a little late...

I'd suggest going to www.tirerack.com and buying G3 caliper paint.
That stuff at Amazon is laquer, G2 is a polymer that works with a hardener. G2 is resistant to all kinds of chemicals, and the G2 cost about the same as that laquer stuff.

G2 is what I used, haven't had a problem yet!

Prep is the most important part. You gott get everything REAL clean. Get at it with a wire brush. If you don't it'll start chipping off. If I remember I'll get a pic of mine, they're looking a bit like crap due to improper prep. I gotta do them over again.

Ok, I've seen duplicolor before in stores but does it has a clear coat in them or just regular black paint.

I bought 3 cans of gloss black and 2 of clear coat

My calipers are already really clean with factory paint still on them, plus i have a dremel tool with all the fixins, should be a piece of cake.

I did both my wheels and calipers with high-temp engine enamel that I bought at the local Autozone...but Bobby is right, prep is everything...I removed the wheels and cleaned them first. then I took the scotchbrite to them to knock off any shine from the factory coating, then a quick wipe down with a rag wet with mineral spirits...after they dried I taped off the tires with duct tape and then shot away...I gave them several rounds, allowing them to get tacky between coats...in all I shot three cans of paint on four wheels.
the calipers I removed entirely (since I was installing new rotors and pads anyway)...I took each part to the wire wheel on my bench grinder to completely get rid of the rust. I then primed all the parts and let that dry for an hour or so before I shot the color on...that was over a year ago and they have heldup nicely and showing no signs of rust or discoloration.

Grrr

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So now I have to find caliper paint from somewhere else...


5 minutes later:

So this is the set I got:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G26NIU/002-5902503-2968012?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=15684181