Question about painting Sport Edition A7 Rims from Tire Rack

bulgarianfreak55 · 12-17-2007, 11:16 PM

I want to paint these in black and was wondering if anyone knows what material they are made out of? Is it safe to paint any type of materials wheels with the Duplicolor wheel paint.

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DiscoGsus · 12-17-2007, 11:43 PM

Yah, you can paint anything.

Just rough up the surface first to make sure the primer adheres to it. Then just take your time and be careful.

You can PM acquacow too. Or look for his thread.

dave_88 · 12-18-2007, 12:06 AM

it's easy, just make sure you're working in an environment with the proper temperature settings since it's cold out.

bulgarianfreak55 · 12-18-2007, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave_88

it's easy, just make sure you're working in an environment with the proper temperature settings since it's cold out.

this was another question i had...do you think i can paint them in my garage in 30 something degree weather and put portable heaters over them?

thanks alex

testes1010 · 12-18-2007, 02:42 PM

I'd store the wheels & cans of paint inside the house for a day or 2, then you'd be ok using portable heaters in the cold garage.

EDIT: maybe not a good idea because the wheels will sweat/fog up going from warm to cold.

Luke@tirerack · 12-19-2007, 11:41 AM

they are aluminum and are already painted ....

12-17-2007, 11:16 PM	#1
bulgarianfreak55 Scooby Newbie Member#: 135691 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NoVA Vehicle: 2004 Subaru WRX STi 333 WHP, 325 WTQ AGILE!	Question about painting Sport Edition A7 Rims from Tire Rack I want to paint these in black and was wondering if anyone knows what material they are made out of? Is it safe to paint any type of materials wheels with the Duplicolor wheel paint. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-17-2007, 11:43 PM	#2
DiscoGsus Scooby Specialist Member#: 47646 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NoVa Vehicle: 0211 RallyWagon DGM Sedan	Yah, you can paint anything. Just rough up the surface first to make sure the primer adheres to it. Then just take your time and be careful. You can PM acquacow too. Or look for his thread.

12-18-2007, 12:06 AM	#3
dave_88 Scooby Specialist Member#: 65864 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Tri-State/MAIC/NESIC/Philly Vehicle: Kind of stock wagon but not really at all.	it's easy, just make sure you're working in an environment with the proper temperature settings since it's cold out.

12-18-2007, 02:42 PM	#5
testes1010 Scooby Specialist Member#: 47145 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Evansville, IN Vehicle: 2005 LGT 5MT VF52'd SWP	I'd store the wheels & cans of paint inside the house for a day or 2, then you'd be ok using portable heaters in the cold garage. EDIT: maybe not a good idea because the wheels will sweat/fog up going from warm to cold.

12-19-2007, 11:41 AM	#6
Luke@tirerack Tire Rack Moderator Member#: 1215 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The Tire Rack Vehicle: 800 -428-8355 ext. 4362	they are aluminum and are already painted ....