DIY - Painting Mag Wheels Quick & Easy!

[shojai]

Disclaimer: The following is provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself nor Ozhonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!

Hi guys, this is my first DIY thread, hope it's useful to you!

Items required: Degreaser, Primer, Spray paint of your colour choice, masking tape, brush and a deck of playing cards!
(Tip: Primer and spray paint should be of the same brand and brand new playing cards!)

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/qdc2r/RIMG0038.jpg

Initial Product
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/qdc2r/RIMG0039.jpg

Step 1: Spray degreaser onto wheel
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/qdc2r/RIMG0040.jpg

Step 2: Scrub wheel with brush to remove dirt and grime; hose clean
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/qdc2r/RIMG0041.jpg

Step 3: Wipe excess water off wheel and allow to dry
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/qdc2r/RIMG0042.jpg

Step 4: Insert playing cards upright into gap between wheel and tyre
(Tip: Make sure playing cards overlap each other and that no gaps are present!)
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/qdc2r/RIMG0043.jpg

This is what it should look like after you have gone round the entire wheel
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/qdc2r/RIMG0044.jpg

Step 5: Tape up valve with masking tape and remove centre cap if you do not want it painted
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/qdc2r/RIMG0045.jpg

Step 6: Apply primer onto wheel (Follow instructions on can)
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/qdc2r/RIMG0046.jpg

Allow to dry
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/qdc2r/RIMG0047.jpg

Step 7: Apply desired colour onto wheel (Follow instructions on can)
(Tip: Work from edge of wheel to the centre!)
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/qdc2r/RIMG0048.jpg

Allow to dry
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/qdc2r/RIMG0049.jpg

Step 8: Remove playing cards and masking tape from wheel and valve
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/qdc2r/RIMG0050.jpg

Finished Product
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/qdc2r/RIMG0051.jpg

Try this yourself, it's really quick and simple. No more time wasted to tape up wheels with newspapers! :thumbsup:

[QDC2R]

Nice job...funny using the cards to do it...

[rayb3na_]

Thats Awesome Idea!!

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

E-p-i-c

[Lukey]

Thats Awesome Idea!!

absolutely agree

[johnprocter]

very nice man.. does the paint last very long?

[shojai]

very nice man.. does the paint last very long?

Like all self painted wheels, if you scratch it hard enough it does come off. You can apply a few layers of clear coat for extra protection!

[johnprocter]

oh alright nice mate good write up!

[Riviera]

hahaha fk yea playing cards thats niice

[MikeyG]

with the clear coat.. is that after u paint it with the black paint? sorry for noob question im going to do this aswell :D

[finalazy]

yes it is after

[hisoka]

nice with the cards~

[Dy_]

veddy goos.

[beeza]

Nice one.Cards FTW!!!

[racerwannabe]

the use of cards is such a good idea. so simple and effective :thumbsup:

[shojai]

with the clear coat.. is that after u paint it with the black paint? sorry for noob question im going to do this aswell :D

After the colour paint goes on. Just remember to use clear paint of same brand as well. Try it & tell me how you went... Good Luck!

[Aza]

interested to see how well the paint lasts, guessing u didnt sand it at all?

[Riviera]

looks like he used etch primer... no sanding 4 u

[AutoNoob]

far out, this is the best!!! genius :) clean too, no masking crap.

[beeza]

I want to paint my wheels satin black and maybe clear coat on top of that.Here are my wheels:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/beeza2/2222222222.jpg

What would be my best combo to paint them?

Light sand
primer
satin black
clear coat

OR

etch primer
satin black
clear coat

OR another way.I was thinking the first one.

[hisoka]

never knew you were baller beeza, lol and you were worried hundred bucks for filing down lol

[beeza]

Still Ballin! :)
I didn't really get the mags when I bought em'...I wanted another set he selling them but he had sold them and said buy my other ones and I was like um,they are OK...but yeah I Love em.I'm just sick of the chrome.
I wasn't worried about the $100,more if it will happen again and the best option to take :)

[rayb3na_]

DONT SPRAY YOUR MUGEN RIMS!!! omg.. sif even consider that!

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

DONT SPRAY YOUR MUGEN RIMS!!! omg.. sif even consider that!

No wait

Check the Lip for originality (should have sizing and specs and shit)

If that is gone they have been molested then spray them

If the labels/stickers are on dont think about it...

[chunky]

lol awesome idea man

[anak BALAP]

I like your idea hehee... it would suck if you had a silver lip around the rim

You wouldnt able to play cards

[A'PEXi]

dude, you should do light coats and let it dry inbetween... the paint looks too wet and runny :P

[beeza]

I'm just getting sick of the chrome rim...

[RtN]

LOL hey i;m about to do some.. so etch primer = you dont have to sand?

[innozent]

is there any advantage in using cards instead of masking tape?

[johnn]

is there any advantage in using cards instead of masking tape?

Its much quicker to prepare for painting.

[ITR]

LOL at the cards, I'll use that.

[xntrik]

DONT SPRAY YOUR MUGEN RIMS!!! omg.. sif even consider that!

omg omg omg :honda:

[shojai]

Its much quicker to prepare for painting.

Thanks Johnn. Yes it's quicker and hassle free... Save $$$ on masking tape too!!!

[sid]

cant afford $1 for masking tape?

[Element12]

nice diy :D

[CB7_OWNER]

LoL...I was preparing some rims..

And i thought i would lightly "sand" them with a wirebrush... and it fuked up the rims good!....i had to do it all over again.. i've currently wetsanded them with 800 grit.. next will be 400 wet, and 80 (after a coat of primer)

[danyboi]

totally awesom... Nice idea with the playing cards... RESPECT !!

[shojai]

totally awesom... Nice idea with the playing cards... RESPECT !!

Thanks mate!

[ToOLx]

Nice DIY Euweng :P

[notorious_ahmie]

LOL @ cards
good idea

[power_of_dreams]

just wondering with this DIY, the inside is still silver isn't it?
if you wanted the sides and the back sprayed as well, just turn over the wheel?

[tiksie]

You should have still sanded it! Just 800>1200 sand paper first so your paint sticks good.

Etch primer is used on metal surfaces.

Should do 2~3 coats of primer to 4~5 coats of paint and allow it to dry for about an hour or two depending if your using enamel or acrylic.

[power_of_dreams]

???
I was talking about the inner rim of the wheel, see pink parts of the picture below..
http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/6844/cast20wheel.jpg

How would you go about spraying that part? Is it as simple as flipping the wheel over?

[tiksie]

I wasn't quoting you mate :p

But yeh, spray the wheels while they are facing up.

[adnoh]

my rim is full white colour.

should I need to use sand paper to sand off all the white paint ? (if yes, which grand of sand paper I need?)

will I need primer coat as well ?

[tiksie]

LoL...I was preparing some rims..

And i thought i would lightly "sand" them with a wirebrush... and it fuked up the rims good!....i had to do it all over again.. i've currently wetsanded them with 800 grit.. next will be 400 wet, and 80 (after a coat of primer)

80 ? Are you crazy ? Unless your going to hi-fill the wheels with a hi build primer, then I suggest you go 400~800~1200~1500 wet and clean it with wax and grease remover and dry before actually spraying.

doing at such a low grit you will be putting lines where the paint would sink.

adnoh, you don't have to sand off all the paint, just keep sanding until it has a matte finish for the primer to stick and then eventually the paint to stick onto primer.

Make sure you rub it matte dry with every coat after it has dried obviously.

[geeang]

You're quoting and replying to posts that are 5 + months old, pretty sure those people have long since moved on lol

[tiksie]

First time I've seen it.

The info is up there for anyone that want's to attempt it.

It's never too late to give proper guidance.

[adnoh]

adnoh, you don't have to sand off all the paint, just keep sanding until it has a matte finish for the primer to stick and then eventually the paint to stick onto primer.

Make sure you rub it matte dry with every coat after it has dried obviously.

sorry about that

what is 'matte' means ?

u mean I have to sand out the white colour ( my rim is plant white ), then spray the colour I want ?

thanks for the answers :)

[tiksie]

sorry about that

what is 'matte' means ?

u mean I have to sand out the white colour ( my rim is plant white ), then spray the colour I want ?

thanks for the answers :)

Keep sanding until the wheel isn't shiney.

Matte is preety much no shine!

[power_of_dreams]

anybody used this brand before?
http://tinyurl.com/cc7dlh

$3 a can for sale at repco

[tiksie]

If you look carefully the sale ended 4 days after 27th of feb.

[power_of_dreams]

no, it ends 4 days from today.
here is the catalogue if you want to confirm - http://catalogues.repco.com.au/portal/

so, anybody used it before?
thats what im after isnt it?

[tiksie]

I personally wouldn't go enamel, rather Acrylic.

You preety much get what you pay for though, if your putting it on a cheap set of rims, then yeah, go for it! Good for practise.