rim painting

[fitvpower]

hey guys just need some tips on re-painting ma rims..i have black rims and its fading atm..just wondering which kind of type to use acrylic or enamel paint?
if i want my rims to not look glossy or shiny..just after for a matte colour
and also do i have to clean the rims or can i just paint over it lol! bit lazy this days

thanks so much

[BI85LL]

check out the diy forums man heaps of information there

[Riviera]

yes wash the rims, then use wax and grease remover
use enamel as it wont stratch off when washing them next..
if you dont want gloss get a satin paint... or matt...
sand them first... use a primer if your using a red, white,
yellow, light blue paint you get the drift.
or if you go back to the alloy most defitnalty prime...

dnt b lazy mang lol... may aswell get em power coated...

[fitvpower]

yes wash the rims, then use wax and grease remover
use enamel as it wont stratch off when washing them next..
if you dont want gloss get a satin paint... or matt...
sand them first... use a primer if your using a red, white,
yellow, light blue paint you get the drift.
or if you go back to the alloy most defitnalty prime...

dnt b lazy mang lol... may aswell get em power coated...

thanks heaps ay..have you had any experience of using those cheap enamel spray paint from supercheap? im thinking of buying those tomorrow since its 4 for 10 bux lol! how much is a matt paint?

haha i might just wash it not sand it off lol inala styles

[CRXDEL501]

i last used brake caliper paint on my delsol. it lasted a while, but eventually peeled. this was probably because i chose not to clean the wheels to thoroughly. i would use some sort of enamel like riviera said.

with painting, prepping is the most important step. painting is the quick and easy part. prepare, prepare, prepare. clean the mags and give them a real good sand.

there are also plenty of diys mate as B185LL already pointed out as well!

of course, if you can, get them powdercoated. thats the best option.

[fitvpower]

i last used brake caliper paint on my delsol. it lasted a while, but eventually peeled. this was probably because i chose not to clean the wheels to thoroughly. i would use some sort of enamel like riviera said.

with painting, prepping is the most important step. painting is the quick and easy part. prepare, prepare, prepare. clean the mags and give them a real good sand.

there are also plenty of diys mate as B185LL already pointed out as well!

of course, if you can, get them powdercoated. thats the best option.

thanks dude! you encouraged me to sand it off lol! ill wash them gud and sad it after!
wer in brissy can i get them powdercoated?

rep point for you guys!

[CRXDEL501]

i did know of a place out at salsbury.. but i cant remember what they were called.
i can try and find out for you.

[fitvpower]

i did know of a place out at salsbury.. but i cant remember what they were called.
i can try and find out for you.

thanks dude that will be cool! i hope its not expensive since im nearly broke lol
yeah i need to get my rims painted before the huge as meet lol!

btw i gave u rep points lol!

[CRXDEL501]

i think about 80-90 bucks a wheel.
and the mags have to be off the tyres of course

[fitvpower]

mmm...i should have won the lotto lol!
read few diy's already ay! i shud be set!
primer is optional ay? cause im just thinking of clean the rims, light sand and re-spray lol

[CRXDEL501]

do a primer mate.

[fitvpower]

do a primer mate.

lol i can tell im very annoying now lol
aiight shall primer it lol!

btw since i have no jack at all this can be done with the wheels still attached to the car ay lol!