Tips on repainting wheels LX470 anyone......? (1 Viewer)

[flintknapper]

I'd like to freshen up the wheels on my '99 LX470 before buying new tires for it.

I did a cursory search but did not find much. (might be my Search-Foo is weak).

Has anyone done this and might have some tips as to what color to use (closest to factory) what TYPE of paint to use that will hold up?

Thank you in advance.

Flint.

 

[YotaWagon]

I hope the picture isn't of your personal wheels that you're going to ruin with paint. They look really minty. There are tons of guides on youtube on how to paint your wheels, one was even posted by a member a couple months ago.

✔ How to refinish Your faded WHEELS back to 👀 Look like new Video 🎬

The finish on the LX470 and Land Cruiser 100 wheels seems to fade overtime. Some bubble up with rust underneath. Faded wheels definitely dates the 100 series. Mine were looking pretty bad, so refinished them in Graphite which looks almost the exact same as the Satin finish in the 2006-2007...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[flintknapper]

I hope the picture isn't of your personal wheels that you're going to ruin with paint. They look really minty. There are tons of guides on youtube on how to paint your wheels, one was even posted by a member a couple months ago.

✔ How to refinish Your faded WHEELS back to 👀 Look like new Video 🎬

The finish on the LX470 and Land Cruiser 100 wheels seems to fade overtime. Some bubble up with rust underneath. Faded wheels definitely dates the 100 series. Mine were looking pretty bad, so refinished them in Graphite which looks almost the exact same as the Satin finish in the 2006-2007...

forum.ih8mud.com

Those ARE my personal wheels but that was about 3 years ago. They might clean up that well again, haven't tried yet....but was entertaining the idea of repainting them before putting new tires on. They don't look 'bad' now but could be better. On the other hand IF the factory paint is superior to anything I can purchase and spray today...then I might just clean them and leave them alone.

Exploring options.

 

[Tower1]

Powder coat

 

[flintknapper]

Powder coat

No one within 75 miles of me that can do that.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

So pleased to hear you won't be painting them some other color, like black!

 

[OEMGUY0720]

just 7 basic steps..
1. scuff with 220 grit sand paper -dry sanding.
2. use acrylic primer -to increase adhesion of base paint - allow to dry 45 mins
3. flatten any high spots using 400 grit sand paper -wet sanding
4. spray base layer color - allow to dry 2 hours
5. using shop towel, gently wipe those loose powdery paint flakes, you'll notice base coat surface is smoother
6. spray 2k polyurethane clear coat (depends if you want gloss, satin or matte finish) and allow to dry at least 8 hours
7. use cutting pad (orange) to increase gloss potential of the clear coat (rotary polisher) - if you want it glossy.

enjoy and goodluck!

 

[Malleus]

I just ran across this a couple of days ago, while I was looking for something else:

Painting your wheels

 

[gil12]

Are the original wheels painted. Or just hard anodized? Might work to see if an aggressive polish might work. (I'd try it but it would ruin my hard won 1999 "patina " ; )

 

[wnc100series]

This guy might be on here but these are specific to land cruiser wheels.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX4xwP4Zlzjtau3J9tDShDQ

 

[SmoothLC]

I'd like to freshen up the wheels on my '99 LX470 before buying new tires for it.

I did a cursory search but did not find much. (might be my Search-Foo is weak).

Has anyone done this and might have some tips as to what color to use (closest to factory) what TYPE of paint to use that will hold up?

Thank you in advance.

Flint.

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@flintknapper - Did you ever find the wheel color to use to repaint the wheels on your LX?

 

[flintknapper]

@flintknapper - Did you ever find the wheel color to use to repaint the wheels on your LX?

Yes, found what I think is a good match. Cleaned up wheels first (had years of road grime on them) then sprayed wheels. Let cure overnight then two coats of Matte Clear Coat. Holding up well a year later now.

 

[SmoothLC]

Looks great - thanks @flintknapper!

 

[flintknapper]

Looks great - thanks @flintknapper!

Update: Going on year 2 now.....wheels still look great. Paint and clear coat holding up well....so definitely worth the effort.