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
#22512, "RE: advise on painting wheels" In response to Reply # 0
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.
#22514, "RE: advise on painting wheels" In response to Reply # 2
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...
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2004 WRX - WR Blue Pearl 1997 Eclipse GS - Royal Sapphire Pearl
#22517, "RE: advise on painting wheels" In response to Reply # 5
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.
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2004 WRX - WR Blue Pearl 1997 Eclipse GS - Royal Sapphire Pearl
#22519, "RE: advise on painting wheels" In response to Reply # 7
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
#103128, "RE: advise on painting wheels" In response to Reply # 1
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.
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#103162, "RE: advise on painting wheels" In response to Reply # 9
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.
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