Painting wheels before new tires ok? (1 Viewer)

[TeeDiggs]

I was thinking about painting my wheels this weekend, but am in the market for new tires fairly soon. If I paint then now, would the mounting process of new tires scratch up the fresh wheels to where I should just wait?
For info: I was going to strip the wheels and light sand, plus a primer, then a matte black spray paint, not powdercoating them at the moment.

 

[Impreza]

It really depends on where you go. Some places will do a much better job at not banging up your wheels.

 

[jfz80]

it is spray paint...........so if they scratch em, psssssssssssssssssst and their fixed.

the paint doesnt really stick to rubber or you can mask or do a soap schmear on the rubber if you want.

 

[captnewbie]

did it to mine before new tires,cant tell that the old man even touched em rattle can gloss black brake dust mattees em for me

 

[MrOffshore]

You just need someone with a rim clamp versus a standard tire changer...the rim clamp really doesn't touch the lip of the wheel and create any damage. I agree with the above posts...if you rattle can them, you can EASILY touch them up...light sanding, re-spray and you're good to go.

Too bad you guys don't live in my area (Elkhart, Indiana) we have a local powdercoater that is extremely affordable...custom colors, no set up charge and aluminum wheels are $5-10 each.

 

[pfran42]

Read my thread: https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/483768-18s-tire-question.html

I just did the exact same thing you are planning. PM me if you have any questions.