buy me some spray paint and this is what happens. (1 Viewer)

[2000UZJ]

I finally did my wheels



well, the rest are sitting in the garage prepped and ready to go for the primer and paint. ive got a pretty good method down. its a few more steps but it takes the rim down to 100% bare alluminum. Ill post up a quick write up if asked. I only have 1 tire 100% done, it was my spare, and my beta tester for the method.

Hope you like it. (and yes, the chrome brush guard will be next on my list)

1: this morning...
2: later today when I finished.
3: ehh same shot, just different angle.

 

[2000 LX 470]

Nicely done!

 

[1loudLX]

not bad but your priorities need to be straightened out. That damn chrome manik bar needs to be painted like yesterday!

 

[Elijah]

not bad but your priorities need to be straightened out. That damn chrome manik bar needs to be painted like yesterday!

You meant to say 'thrown in a dumpster', right?

 

[1loudLX]

Well he still needs a place to mount the lights.

Nick, wheel looks nice, get the rest done!

 

[2000UZJ]

You meant to say 'thrown in a dumpster', right?

so ive thought many times. but yes, loud is correct. if i toss this peice, ill have to go to my peice of homemade light rack. and i know nobody wants to see that again. whew.

im putting the truck on a lift and finishing all the wheels. stop me now if im wrong. is rustoleum "high performance enamel" a suitable paint for rims? im gunna stop wheeling till i get some BFG's so they will only see road (and possibly dirt), or snatch some VHT at the autozone?

 

[sdtash]

Definitely better looking rims. Nice job. May be look at the lug nuts too.

 

[2000UZJ]

i like the lug nuts. I dont know how well spray paint will hold up to putting the wrench aroudn it and tightening it. any input on a special way?

 

[sdtash]

You could always try these fellas they sell black lug nuts.

Motegi Racing Performance Wheels: Official Website

 

[1loudLX]

or just get black rubber condoms for the current lugs, a lot cheaper.

 

[2000UZJ]

Ill go with the condoms. Blair, good idea man. Ill pic some up at autozone. The paintittool resistant. I hitthe spare (beta tester) with the lug nut key and nothing happened. My expeirience with spray paint usuallyends up as super soft and scratchable paint. But not this stuff.

 

[Elijah]

Wheels look good, I still have to do that to mine.

 

[yooper]

Please do write up your method and also let us know how well the finish holds up over the winter. I might do the same in the spring.

 

[yoter100]

write up please!

 

[2000UZJ]

I gotta get the pictures of the stuff I used.

Write up after dinner, here are some shots from earlier (an hour or so) of my truck.hope ya like them


I love the finsih, the primer and spray I used is perfect! its really a clean finish. its very soft and smooth (not to sound gay haha).

 

[2000UZJ]

UPDATED PRIMING STEP

Here is the write up guys.


Supplies are in first picture.

I did a 2 stage strip. I thought about just using acetone. but what if it doesnt strip 100% of the paint off and leaves little specs of paint and dirt still in the groves and scratches??? so i got some paint on stripper, it literally LIFTS the stuff out, even makes your nose bleed.

Stripper at work is the 2nd picture. works like a charm.

Sanding: using a med. wire brush on a drill (not cordless, mine died every 10minutes ) then going to 100 grit sand paper (non-clog), then pressure wash the rim off. inspect and see where your attention needs to be. move up to 320 grit sandpaper (non-clog also) and sand the WHOLE rim. go over a few times. wash again. dry.

Last step for primer prep: most think the rim is "clean", but dont let your eyes fool you. take a WHITE shirt, and put some water on it. rub the rim with alot of pressure...... black/grey stuff on the rag ehh? take rubbing alchohol or grease penetrating soap/stuff and wash the rim. then ya do the "clean test", if you prime over the dirty/grease, it wont bond to the rim, itll be more of a mold... therfor chipping, peeling, lifting, bubbling. whatever you wanna call it..

Priming: I sprayed 2 coats. the first one I dry sanded. then second I sprayed over for the smooth surface.

next post is painting. enough with prep

 

[pint]

Looks good. The Lambo's in the background aren't bad either!

 

[2000UZJ]

painting

alright, normally now....

painting:
Rustoleum High Enamel Matte black


Looks great, goes on glossy, and dries matte (im sure thats same for all spray cans)

after prepping. i used a air compressor to blow the rim free of dust/dirt, or anything that might be laying on the primer (please make sure the primer is dry, you might make a mess if its not)

 

[2000UZJ]

Looks good. The Lambo's in the background aren't bad either!

I blended right in

 

[sdtash]

Good DIY, great pics.