painting wheels

Post by **offtheline** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

This is odd... I tried searching because I know I have read posts about painting wheels before, but I came up with nothing.

So, can anyone give me sort of step-by-step instructions on how to paint my stock wheels? I know there are some guys who have painted theirs gunmetal or black and they look pretty nice. Thanks.

Post by **Silent Drifter** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

get sand paper sand down the alloy on ur wheels an get the scratches out. Then primer the wheel, then spray paint them what ever color you want, do a few coats. Then put like 2 clear coats over that. An there ya go.

Post by **AZhitman** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

Paint will eventually come off.

Get them powder-coated. It's not terribly expensive, and it'll outlast the wheels.

Post by **Zydeco** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

Word get them powder coated. Pluse it will look real sharp.

Post by **Silent Drifter** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

mine look fine paint hasnt come off, an didnt cost more than 10 dollars.

Post by **offtheline** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

Well my only problem is that im a po' college student with a single car and a single set of wheels. So the idea of taking the wheels off for a few days to be powdercoated and having my car on blocks in the middle of a ghetto in Atlanta without a driveway or garage to speak of is a bit unnerving. I need a garage!!!

But Silent Drifter, when you talk about getting the scratches out, do you mean the scratches that exist currently, or the scratches that will arrive from course sandpaper?

Post by **midwestdrifter** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

here is a link about painting body panels, but it is about the same process if you want it to look good.

Post by **midwestdrifter** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

here is a link about painting body panels, but it is about the same process if you want it to look good.[URL=http://nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=42938]

Post by **Dattebayo** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

hey, quotes from anyone who's gotten powdercoating done to thier wheels? anyone? I gotta set of tri-spokes needing a black powdercoat...

Post by **Silent Drifter** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

Im talkin bout the scratches already on your rims, like get the curb rash out. Use coarse paper to get the coating off an smooth it down, then use a less coarse paper to get it nice an smooth.

Post by **stillmatic** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

I would say get them powdercoated only if you really like your wheels. Otherwise, you're better off painting them yourself. I painted my white wheels black because I got tired of cleaning them every week and black matches better with my CF hood and black hatch (after I took the spoiler and rear wiper off).

I believe I bought 8 cans of $0.99 Home Depot glossy black spray paint. That's exactly 2 cans per wheel. Yeah, I know it's a lot but that's because I didn't use primer for base coat. For sand paper, I think I used 180 or 200 grit. I can't remember.

I'll try to take some pics of it tomorrow.

Post by **Dattebayo** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

I just want to know how much it would cost to get powdercoating done for 4 wheels... painting is fine but thats my question.

Post by **Camel** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

Approximately 25 bucks per wheel if you prep them. I have a local shop that will do them quickly. Good turn around times... I have beenn thinking of doing this myself, but i would need some 5 lug spares to ride on until they got done. Anyone in ATL wanna give me some old wheels for a 5 lug?

Post by **Dattebayo** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

Steal 'em off a abandoned car. There is lots in downtown atlanta...

Post by **Camel** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

Find me some, I'll give you 10 bucks a piece. Hehehe

Post by **UnderPressure** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

where in atl are you? i work next to an alloy wheel repair place, and they paint rims very nicely, and take out all blemishes. i can get you a deal, if not for free. lemme knowChris[email protected]

Post by **jdmfreak** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

Hmmm didnt know powder coating was that cheap. My pops rims are pretty scratched up. Any1 got pics of powder coated rims?

Post by **offtheline** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

Damn, Im in atlanta too... near midtown... whats the turnaround time on the alloy repair shop chris?

Post by **Chingon** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

they look something like this:

but they are fd wheels though.

Post by **jdmfreak** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

Is that your stove?

Post by **Dano** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

i believe ItsRaine painted his wheels and did a writeup on it, looked real good, search and see if that comes up with anything.

-Dan

Post by **Camel** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

UnderPressure - email sent.

I am in Sugar Hill, right off of SR20. (Hehehe....)

Post by **Silent Drifter** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

wow powdercoating looks sweet, I might consider that if I come across I nice pair of rims but wrong colour.

Post by **Chingon** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

sure is..

Post by **Dattebayo** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

sure looks liek your cookin up somethin... hahahahahahahahahahaj/k serious thats pretty cheap for powdercoating... i wish i could get that

Post by **Chingon** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

I'm kidding, this is a pal's stove from the fc forums. However, I've been researching the idea and it won't cost you more than 300 bux to get all the powdercoating equipment.

150$ for gun50$ for electic stove at goodwill10-15$ for a pound of paint.

Post by **jdmfreak** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:23 am

Damn that stove is gonna be hard to find.

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