hey guys any tips/tricks for painting wheels, i'm using black hi temp paint.

thanks guys




mods:
star stage III clutch
gutted cat-cherry bomb-banzi muffler(thanks kris)
cai(thanks kris)
hotter NGK plugs
platnum plus window tint
all black interior
stock RS rims(soon to be painted w/mirage paint) (thanks kris)
altezas

future mods(in no particular order):
engine rebuild
turbo.....
lower it
wheels
seats
exhaust
piant job
turbo wing
hood
body kit
neons all around
projectors
new altezas
new stereo equipment

MAKE SURE THEY ARE CLEAN!!!!!

That is first and foremost!

Other than that, just follow the instructions for the paint. I used 500 degree engine paint and it dried in 30 minutes so I was able to do 3 coats of paint and 3 clear coats in 1 day.



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current status - No 3rd Gear synchro


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did u sand the rims or put primer be4 apply the paint? and is it ok with the tries on?

Ken

5zigen rearsection/Cherrybomb glasspack resonator/Apex'i
cone intake/AFX UDP/Fidanza cam gears/Power Stop cross drill rotors(front)/shunk2 coilover/Koni adjustable (front)/KYB struts(rear)Konig V-racing front bar/Enkei RSF2 17" with Kumho/ Nakayama
projectors /APC Clear tail light and interior mods

I didn't really sand mine, no need for primer, just use high temp engine paint. I carefully used masking tape and newspaper to protect the tire. BTW, I would only paint stock rims. I would never paint aftermarket rims because the paint will not come out perfect no matter what...

oh..u mean painting aftermarket rims will not look good or the paint will not stick at all?

Ken

5zigen rearsection/Cherrybomb glasspack resonator/Apex'i
cone intake/AFX UDP/Fidanza cam gears/Power Stop cross drill rotors(front)/shunk2 coilover/Koni adjustable (front)/KYB struts(rear)Konig V-racing front bar/Enkei RSF2 17" with Kumho/ Nakayama
projectors /APC Clear tail light and interior mods

Well I painted my enkie rims and it seems to stick fine. I used a primer but it really makes no difference.



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current status - No 3rd Gear synchro


http://hometown.aol.com/ohshootuhh/
www.Fast420A.com

Ya for the most part it should be okay, I'm just saying personally I wouldn't ruin aftermarket rims by trying to paint them myself. I would get aftermarket rims powdercoated (the real way) since they are worth more.

I will try to paint my Enkei today, and it doesnt come out well, I will give them to a shop to paint.

Ken

5zigen rearsection/Cherrybomb glasspack resonator/Apex'i
cone intake/AFX UDP/Fidanza cam gears/Power Stop cross drill rotors(front)/shunk2 coilover/Koni adjustable (front)/KYB struts(rear)Konig V-racing front bar/Enkei RSF2 17" with Kumho/ Nakayama
projectors /APC Clear tail light and interior mods

finished today, thanks guys they look awesome! painted my calipers green and wheels black. i have to say that they are very sweet looking, and i got lots of compliments at the show tonight, everyone thought they were powdercoated.

lol. thanks again guys



mods:
star stage III clutch
gutted cat-cherry bomb-banzi muffler(thanks kris)
cai(thanks kris)
hotter NGK plugs
platnum plus window tint
all black interior
stock RS rims(soon to be painted w/mirage paint) (thanks kris)
altezas

future mods(in no particular order):
engine rebuild
turbo.....
lower it
wheels
seats
exhaust
piant job
turbo wing
hood
body kit
neons all around
projectors
new altezas
new stereo equipment

Originally posted by Fast420A
MAKE SURE THEY ARE CLEAN!!!!! That is first and foremost! Other than that, just follow the instructions for the paint. I used 500 degree engine paint and it dried in 30 minutes so I was able to do 3 coats of paint and 3 clear coats in 1 day. ________________________________________________________________________________________ current status - No 3rd Gear synchro http://hometown.aol.com/ohshootuhh/ www.Fast420A.com

Mybad for old thread, I have a question about the hi temp 500* paint, how many cans did you buy of each. I'm repainting my stock gst 5 star wheels before I mount my Falkens.



"You can't polish a turd but if the turd works use it"
"If its not broke don't fix it,improved upgrades are better than old rusty oem"

No sanding done at all? You should always at least rough them up with 200 grit uniformly over the surface of the wheel before painting. If anyone else sees this thread and is looking to paint their wheels, do a search on the subject on VWVortex, there are some very good threads on proper wheel painting and the results are durable.