Painting rims?

[Lynx]

Hey, just have some questions on painting rims. I would like to paint mine a bronze or gold color. There is one rim that has some scratches on it and a few tiny dings, is there any way to get rid of these. (Rims are alloy painted grey - 6 spoke Eagle Alloys) Also can you just paint a rim and then clear coat it or does it HAVE to be powder coated and baked? Any help would be great.

Thanks, Chad

[kmart64]

either way painting is fine...obviously powedercoating it would look better...if you are going to paint it, make sure to strip the paint first using aircraft stripper

[DrLove'sKuDang]

if you plan on keeping the wheels for awhile, i suggest powdercoating. looks cleaner and will last longer. and you can customize the color and amount of gloss.

[cp[mike]]

most aftermarket wheels come painted... if you do it well and take your time, painting them will look pretty good. as far as fixing flaws... bondo

[aznkid.com]

yeah get some aircraft stripper, then some wheel paint, and clear coat (mine was both duplicolor)

[Lynx]

Wow, thanks for the info, didnt expect to get a reply so soon. Looks like i'll have to pick up some aircraft stripper. Where could I get some at anyway?

[aznkid.com]

usually any car part stores, specialty paint stores, automotive stores will carry it.. i've even read that walmart carries it..

i'd recommend specific stores, but canadian ones are all different!

[Lynx]

Sweet, Thanks dude!

Just to let ya know why im wondering is because im getting the car painted soon and its going to be lowered this week with any luck so im wanting to get it all done with in the same time frame.

[aznkid.com]

good luck! be sure to post some pictures when you get everything done..

just noticed you're canadian too, eh!

[Lynx]

good luck! be sure to post some pictures when you get everything done..

just noticed you're canadian too, eh!

For sure man, pics will deffently come soon

Yea, good ol Canada eh. All ab00t the CB7's

[SteveB]

I used duplicolour graphite and then clear, no stripping required.

Use index cards to mask the rim!

[blazenem]

yeah i used the same thing^^^^ i lightly sanded whats was already on there. if you dont sand paint wont stick well. use a fine grit, (JUST ENOUGH TO SCUFF IF GOOD NOT GOUGE) dont remember what i used. then i painted graphite and then clear if you tke your time it will look good. i used the stripper on one wheel and it took all day for one then i did 2 in one day the way i just said. hope this helps. i need to get my lips smoothed out too and polished heres a pic click to make bigger

[aznkid.com]

i also used duplicolor graphite.. light scuff, no aircraft stripper (only because I couldn't find any)..

as for index cards to mask, i found running wide masking tape around much easier

[SteveB]

Red scotch-brite pad to scuff....all info including video is available on their website.

I found masking tape difficult to use accurately, to ensure both sides of the lip gets painted. YMMV. If your wheel is really open pattern, paint both sides!

Sorry for the dirty rim....

[Lynx]

Thanks for the info, now im all stoked on painting my rims