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Mickmunster · 10-07-2010, 12:29 PM

So I want to paint my rims black...does anyone have directions on how I go about doing that...

John Shields · 10-07-2010, 12:42 PM

Most people will probably say to take it in and have it done (powder coat). I'd love to see a tutorial on how to do it yourself and what's involved. I had asked about that and no one linked me to anything here.

DarkneSS · 10-07-2010, 12:54 PM

You can do it yourself for about 30-40$, I just painted my LT rims I bought off here for winter black. I
ll post pics of you'd like.

Basically you just need to follow these simple steps.

1.) Clean the wheels off well
2.) Sand is with a light grit sandpaper
3.) Clean again to get the sanding particles and etc off
4.) Coat with One can of primer
5.) Dry and then coat with two cans of whatever color you'd like
6.) Apply one can of clear-coat.

And thats it...

I use Duplicolor Primer and two cans of wheel paint and one of wheel paint clear coat.

h2oplay · 10-07-2010, 01:00 PM

painted wheels don't look good for long, even the factory painted get chips and scratches, I advise powder coating for any longevity.....

RipperFox · 10-07-2010, 01:33 PM

benradmo · 10-07-2010, 01:36 PM

wow looks way better than I thought it would. Well done RipperFox.

Moreno1 · 10-07-2010, 02:11 PM

Might be better off just buying a set of black replicas for $600-1,000 and selling the set you have currently for $2,500...

Tommy Pike Customs · 10-07-2010, 02:39 PM

I'm sure there are some videos on youtube or something but unless it's done right that paint will come off over time. Might want to look around on a good deal on some black rims.

RipperFox · 10-07-2010, 02:52 PM

You can buy a powder coat gun for $200, and do them in you oven. I've done that before with motorcycle wheels. I have an old oven in my garage/shop that I use just for that. But it is an old oven and not too big, couldnt get these rims in there. But they were only $300 for the sandblasting and powder coating.

Ironheadspearo · 10-07-2010, 03:22 PM

I was quoted 140 a wheel to sand blast and powder coat. the guy told me anyone doing it cheaper probably is skimping somewhere in the process. 600 bones is alot of dough then figure mounting and balancing costs. im waiting till i need tires to do mine

EagleKeeper · 10-07-2010, 03:45 PM

You have to take it easy on the lugnuts when putting the tires back on...no air wrenches.

RipperFox · 10-07-2010, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironheadspearo

I the guy told me anyone doing it cheaper probably is skimping somewhere in the process.

This is a pretty big company here in Tulsa, with ALOT of buisness, and very good rep with us local people that do this stuff alot. I have 4 wheeler frames, mower decks, 20ft carhauler trailer, and thier stuff is quality...sounds like your guy might be a former used car salesman and tryin to milk ya...

as for lugs. Splined is the way to go. No scratches or torque worries.

Demon Hunter · 10-07-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RipperFox

This is a pretty big company here in Tulsa, with ALOT of buisness, and very good rep with us local people that do this stuff alot. I have 4 wheeler frames, mower decks, 20ft carhauler trailer, and thier stuff is quality...sounds like your guy might be a former used car salesman and tryin to milk ya...

as for lugs. Splined is the way to go. No scratches or torque worries.

+1. I have mine powder coated. They look amazing, and still do 8 months later. I paid less than $200 to have mine done.

Mickmunster · 10-07-2010, 04:34 PM

this is great...thanks guys

i thinkin I might just do them my self...much cheaper than powder coat...

10-07-2010, 12:29 PM	#1
Mickmunster Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Union City Posts: 185	Painting rims black? So I want to paint my rims black...does anyone have directions on how I go about doing that... __________________ MickMunster!!!

10-07-2010, 12:42 PM	#2
John Shields "Back in Black" Drives: '10 1LT/RS Black w/Silver Stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Most people will probably say to take it in and have it done (powder coat). I'd love to see a tutorial on how to do it yourself and what's involved. I had asked about that and no one linked me to anything here. __________________ To the Jerkoff in SW Denver Driving the Black Camaro: Quit making us look bad by driving like a tool and cutting people off (my wife included)!

10-07-2010, 01:33 PM	#5
RipperFox Grrr!!! Drives: BLK/IOM '11 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OK Posts: 380 View My Garage	__________________ Rules for ordering a car. 1. Dealers are liars 2. Buy off the lot 3. See rule #1

10-07-2010, 02:52 PM	#9
RipperFox Grrr!!! Drives: BLK/IOM '11 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OK Posts: 380 View My Garage	You can buy a powder coat gun for $200, and do them in you oven. I've done that before with motorcycle wheels. I have an old oven in my garage/shop that I use just for that. But it is an old oven and not too big, couldnt get these rims in there. But they were only $300 for the sandblasting and powder coating. __________________ Rules for ordering a car. 1. Dealers are liars 2. Buy off the lot 3. See rule #1

10-07-2010, 03:22 PM	#10
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	I was quoted 140 a wheel to sand blast and powder coat. the guy told me anyone doing it cheaper probably is skimping somewhere in the process. 600 bones is alot of dough then figure mounting and balancing costs. im waiting till i need tires to do mine __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

10-07-2010, 12:54 PM	#3
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	You can do it yourself for about 30-40$, I just painted my LT rims I bought off here for winter black. I ll post pics of you'd like. Basically you just need to follow these simple steps. 1.) Clean the wheels off well 2.) Sand is with a light grit sandpaper 3.) Clean again to get the sanding particles and etc off 4.) Coat with One can of primer 5.) Dry and then coat with two cans of whatever color you'd like 6.) Apply one can of clear-coat. And thats it... I use Duplicolor Primer and two cans of wheel paint and one of wheel paint clear coat.

10-07-2010, 01:00 PM	#4
h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	painted wheels don't look good for long, even the factory painted get chips and scratches, I advise powder coating for any longevity.....

10-07-2010, 01:36 PM	#6
benradmo Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 146	wow looks way better than I thought it would. Well done RipperFox.

10-07-2010, 02:11 PM	#7
Moreno1 Drives: G5.R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,377	Might be better off just buying a set of black replicas for $600-1,000 and selling the set you have currently for $2,500...

10-07-2010, 02:39 PM	#8
Tommy Pike Customs Drives: 2010 TPC Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 324	I'm sure there are some videos on youtube or something but unless it's done right that paint will come off over time. Might want to look around on a good deal on some black rims.

10-07-2010, 03:45 PM	#11
EagleKeeper Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 110 View My Garage	Powder Coating is the way to go. You have to take it easy on the lugnuts when putting the tires back on...no air wrenches. Attached Images __________________

10-07-2010, 04:34 PM	#14
Mickmunster Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Union City Posts: 185	this is great...thanks guys i thinkin I might just do them my self...much cheaper than powder coat... __________________ MickMunster!!!

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