How to paint rims and tires

Kingronaldo · 11-22-2003, 12:52 PM

Does anyone know anyhting about painting rims and tires..what paints to use and how to do it..i'd like to see picks if you have any...thanks

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csleee · 11-22-2003, 03:27 PM

i used duplicolor wheel paint, they give some instructions on painting the wheels, but why would you paint the tires?

heres the duplicolor website... http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheel.html

and here are some pics of my car... http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/csl...My+Car&.view=t

tora · 11-22-2003, 03:53 PM

I've painted about 5 sets now and they've all turned out pretty well. Here is my process:

- Wash and clean wheel.
- I then clean with some wire brush as well as sandpaper to both scuff the surface and to clean any hard to get off gunk.
- Wash and clean wheels again and then let dry fully. Make sure there is no water anywhere. I also let them airdry over night now just to make sure.
- I use two or three coats of primer letting it dry each time.
- I then use 2-4 coats of paint depending on the color, again letting it dry each time.
- Finally I spray 2-3 coats of clearcoat on them, again letting it dry after each coat.
- Leave it overnight to dry....good to go.

Also make sure you get wheels weights off.

I paint the full wheel suface, front and back with the tire off.

Good luck with your paint job!

IronMonkeyL255 · 11-22-2003, 04:23 PM

I may have to try that, tora. I was going to paint mine as well.

Kingronaldo - I hate to sound rude, but do a search. There have been many threads about this. If you have tried a search, then fine. If you haven't try that next time before posting a new thread.

~Iron

L255

alfaguy · 11-23-2003, 02:56 PM

The advice posted above is good.

The one thing I haven't seen mentiones is to buy a good quality tack cloth and wipe the wheel down with it between coats. This $5 investment will make sure that any dust or particulate that may fall on the wheel while drying doesn't get painted over and ruin the finish.

meridock · 11-23-2003, 08:07 PM

All this effort -

I had a quote to powder coat the rim for less than 50 each - powder coating is tougher.

Any thoughts?

verc · 11-26-2003, 09:08 PM

wait why do you have to get the wheel weights off? (Is that what you are saying?)

Thanks!

meridock · 11-26-2003, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by verc
wait why do you have to get the wheel weights off? (Is that what you are saying?)

Thanks!

In order to get an even coat the wheels should be stripped and roughed... This would include weights.

11-22-2003, 12:52 PM	#1
Kingronaldo Scooby Newbie Member#: 48598 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto Vehicle: 2003 Subaru WRX Black	How to paint rims and tires Does anyone know anyhting about painting rims and tires..what paints to use and how to do it..i'd like to see picks if you have any...thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-22-2003, 04:23 PM	#4
IronMonkeyL255 Scooby Specialist Member#: 38120 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Greenville, SC Vehicle: 1991 Rio Red Legacy Turbo	I may have to try that, tora. I was going to paint mine as well. Kingronaldo - I hate to sound rude, but do a search. There have been many threads about this. If you have tried a search, then fine. If you haven't try that next time before posting a new thread. ~IronL255

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11-22-2003, 03:27 PM	#2
csleee Scooby Newbie Member#: 17861 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: woodlands, tx Vehicle: 2002 WRX	i used duplicolor wheel paint, they give some instructions on painting the wheels, but why would you paint the tires? heres the duplicolor website... http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheel.html and here are some pics of my car... http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/csl...My+Car&.view=t

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tora Scooby Guru Member#: 5851 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver Vehicle: 09 Forester XT + NA Miata	I've painted about 5 sets now and they've all turned out pretty well. Here is my process: - Wash and clean wheel. - I then clean with some wire brush as well as sandpaper to both scuff the surface and to clean any hard to get off gunk. - Wash and clean wheels again and then let dry fully. Make sure there is no water anywhere. I also let them airdry over night now just to make sure. - I use two or three coats of primer letting it dry each time. - I then use 2-4 coats of paint depending on the color, again letting it dry each time. - Finally I spray 2-3 coats of clearcoat on them, again letting it dry after each coat. - Leave it overnight to dry....good to go. Also make sure you get wheels weights off. I paint the full wheel suface, front and back with the tire off. Good luck with your paint job!

11-23-2003, 02:56 PM	#5
alfaguy Scooby Newbie Member#: 14238 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lafayette, CO Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon - PSM Alfas: 89 Milano \| 72 GTV	The advice posted above is good. The one thing I haven't seen mentiones is to buy a good quality tack cloth and wipe the wheel down with it between coats. This $5 investment will make sure that any dust or particulate that may fall on the wheel while drying doesn't get painted over and ruin the finish.

11-23-2003, 08:07 PM	#6
meridock Scooby Specialist Member#: 37868 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NoVA: Haymarket Vehicle: 2006 Corvette LeMans Blue	All this effort - I had a quote to powder coat the rim for less than 50 each - powder coating is tougher. Any thoughts?

11-26-2003, 09:08 PM	#7
verc Scooby Specialist Member#: 41754 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: san ramon Vehicle: 03 wrx gt35r, 2.5L, meth	wait why do you have to get the wheel weights off? (Is that what you are saying?) Thanks!