Painting Wheels (1 Viewer)

[cad0411]

I got a "wild hair" today and decied to paint my wheels. It was really easy to do and required about $20. Prep solution, 350 grit sand paper, blue masking tape, a razor knife, and flat black Rustoleum paint.

 

[1loudLX]

TTIWWP

 

[cad0411]

Pics

I have few more pics I will post

 

[cad0411]

Done.

 

[FullyLitLED]

Done.

Looks good, I still continue to put off painting my wheels

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Just an fyi for anyone else considering this, coating the tires with dish soap is a billion times easier than tape. Then you just hose them off when it's dry.

 

[TheFuzz]

Just an fyi for anyone else considering this, coating the tires with dish soap is a billion times easier than tape. Then you just hose them off when it's dry.

Thats why I love forums...people are full of all kinds of awesome tidbits like this! Great tip!

 

[cad0411]

Never thought about the soap idea. Took about a total of 2-3 mins to tape and take off. Really awesome idea if you don't have the tape or the time.

 

[cad0411]

Looks good, I still continue to put off painting my wheels

Thakn you Sir. Really easy and takes about 30 mins per wheel. I would use a hair dryer. Lol!!

 

[FullyLitLED]

Thakn you Sir. Really easy and takes about 30 mins per wheel. I would use a hair dryer. Lol!!

DId you clearcoat the wheels? I wna see how yours hold up

 

[Kigiin]

Nice tape job on the center cap's sombrero!

 

[anthonycds]

Nice tape job on the center cap's sombrero!

X2! how long did it take to tape the sombreros?

LJ, i think your copper would look sharp with black wheels.

 

[cad0411]

Took about 5 mins to tape the caps. I sanded them down first of course. Cooper would look good.

X2! how long did it take to tape the sombreros?

LJ, i think your copper would look sharp with black wheels.

 

[FullyLitLED]

X2! how long did it take to tape the sombreros?

LJ, i think your copper would look sharp with black wheels.

Took about 5 mins to tape the caps. I sanded them down first of course. Cooper would look good.

I will try to paint my wheels during the next three day weekend

 

[cad0411]

I will try to paint my wheels during the next three day weekend

Paint the spare first! Total time was around 5 hours but, I did have someone taking the wheels off while I was prepping them. Good luck and I'll let yo know how long and well this holds up.

 

[Liam]

my write up on prepping and painting..

http://vip.anonymouse.org/cgi-bin/a...278453-painting-your-rims-step-step-pics.html

 

[4Peanut]

Not sure what black ops Liam has going on with his "anonymouse," but here's a direct link: https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/278453-painting-your-rims-step-step-pics.html

 

[Liam]

Not sure what black ops Liam has going on with his "anonymouse," but here's a direct link: https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/278453-painting-your-rims-step-step-pics.html

lol...i forgot about that. It's my way around our friggen watch dog server

 

[mechanixhorseman]

What did you use for prep solution?

 

[anthonycds]

I just saw Liam's writeup and love the epoxy idea. A few people (maybe just 2), including myself have used VHT header/exhaust paint. I wasn't content with how dull they dried - too dull.
Adding matte finish to it, I achieved the proper satin black look, if that makes sense. Anyway, I was (and still am) real happy with the outcome and they haven't chipped.

A lil over a year later, I'm still getting compliments!