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BROMARO909 · 08-19-2010, 08:17 PM

has anybody tried painting their own rims?

ducq · 08-20-2010, 12:13 PM

I was thinking about painting my RS rims but I'm scared to mess them up, I'm not so sure about the steps needed to prep the tires, is rattle canning them a bad idea?

2Devious · 08-20-2010, 01:52 PM

I painted mine. My sig is linked to my journal post with pictures.

Here is how I did it - Matte Black

I purchased:

4 cans of Duplicolor Primer Sealer
4 cans of Duplicolor Wheel Coating - Matte Black
A package of 320 grit sandpaper
3 rolls of masking tape

I removed one wheel at a time. Cleaned and dried the wheel.
Scuffed the entire wheel surface with the 320 grit sandpaper, ensuring to get all the nooks and crannies.
Cleaned and dried the wheel again.
Laid a strip of masking tape between the wheel lip and the bead.
Masked off the rest of the tire.
Sprayed the wheel with 2 coats of primer.
Sprayed the wheel with 3 coats of Matte Black.
Allow to dry for 2 hours.
Reinstall wheel and remove the next, lather, rinse, repeat.

ducq · 08-20-2010, 02:20 PM

how has that been holding up, is it a bad idea to clear coat it?

Don57 · 08-20-2010, 02:21 PM

Thanks for the details, 2Devious! I've always wanted to paint my rims. Glad to hear that it's possible to do a decent job. Your pics look great!

ducq · 08-20-2010, 02:27 PM

yea it does look great I think I'll paint mine myself.

2Devious · 08-20-2010, 07:26 PM

So far it is holding up perfectly. I have put about 750 miles on the car since painting. Zero paint chips , flaking etc etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducq

how has that been holding up, is it a bad idea to clear coat it?

If you want to clear coat them just get the Duplicolor wheel coating CLEAR and follow the directions.

I wanted to keep the Matte finish but have been kicking around the thought of clearing them.

My biggest tip on doing this is:

"Preparation is THE KEY!"

A paint job will only come out as good as your surface prep. Spend the extra time to make sure you get all of the corners and hidden spots with the sandpaper. Then, make sure the wheel is CLEAN AND DRY before moving ahead.

camaro4mybday · 08-21-2010, 08:49 AM

its not that hard, id recomond a self etch primer but its personal prefference, a good scuffing is key

BROMARO909 · 08-21-2010, 02:23 PM

thanks man. im definetly gonna do it. i might try and do a red pinstripe around the rim

BROMARO909 · 08-23-2010, 01:27 AM

I did it this weekend. It looks amazing

ducq · 08-23-2010, 01:30 AM

Please post a pic! If you added pinstripe, explain how you went about that thanks

Camaro Freak · 08-23-2010, 03:31 AM

Sounds cool, but I would be scared to death to try it. LOL

Entaille · 08-28-2010, 03:56 PM

I find it hard to be interested in rattle canning wheels when most reputable powdercoating shops will do your wheels for around 50$ a wheel. way more durable.

ducq · 08-28-2010, 04:05 PM

I will be attempting this tomorrow, I'll post pictures of the outcome. Any tips to scuffing/prepping surface other than 320 sandpaper?

08-19-2010, 08:17 PM	#1
BROMARO909 SO CAL HEAD TURNERS Drives: 2010 CHEVY BROMARO Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: AGOURA HILLS, CA Posts: 774	painting rims has anybody tried painting their own rims?

08-20-2010, 01:52 PM	#3
2Devious Drives: 2013 SIM Camaro 2SS/RS/1LE NPP NAV Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Callaway, FL Posts: 154 View My Garage	I painted mine. My sig is linked to my journal post with pictures. Here is how I did it - Matte Black I purchased: 4 cans of Duplicolor Primer Sealer 4 cans of Duplicolor Wheel Coating - Matte Black A package of 320 grit sandpaper 3 rolls of masking tape I removed one wheel at a time. Cleaned and dried the wheel. Scuffed the entire wheel surface with the 320 grit sandpaper, ensuring to get all the nooks and crannies. Cleaned and dried the wheel again. Laid a strip of masking tape between the wheel lip and the bead. Masked off the rest of the tire. Sprayed the wheel with 2 coats of primer. Sprayed the wheel with 3 coats of Matte Black. Allow to dry for 2 hours. Reinstall wheel and remove the next, lather, rinse, repeat. __________________ Last edited by 2Devious; 08-20-2010 at 01:55 PM. Reason: spelling doh

08-23-2010, 03:31 AM	#12
Camaro Freak Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT 334HP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 1,586	Sounds cool, but I would be scared to death to try it. LOL __________________

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08-20-2010, 12:13 PM	#2
ducq Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 blck w/ IOM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 580	I was thinking about painting my RS rims but I'm scared to mess them up, I'm not so sure about the steps needed to prep the tires, is rattle canning them a bad idea?

08-20-2010, 02:20 PM	#4
ducq Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 blck w/ IOM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 580	how has that been holding up, is it a bad idea to clear coat it?

08-20-2010, 02:21 PM	#5
Don57 Drives a beast! Drives: Yellow 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 148 View My Garage	Thanks for the details, 2Devious! I've always wanted to paint my rims. Glad to hear that it's possible to do a decent job. Your pics look great!

08-20-2010, 02:27 PM	#6
ducq Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 blck w/ IOM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 580	yea it does look great I think I'll paint mine myself.

08-21-2010, 08:49 AM	#8
camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,366	its not that hard, id recomond a self etch primer but its personal prefference, a good scuffing is key

08-21-2010, 02:23 PM	#9
BROMARO909 SO CAL HEAD TURNERS Drives: 2010 CHEVY BROMARO Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: AGOURA HILLS, CA Posts: 774	thanks man. im definetly gonna do it. i might try and do a red pinstripe around the rim

08-23-2010, 01:27 AM	#10
BROMARO909 SO CAL HEAD TURNERS Drives: 2010 CHEVY BROMARO Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: AGOURA HILLS, CA Posts: 774	I did it this weekend. It looks amazing

08-23-2010, 01:30 AM	#11
ducq Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 blck w/ IOM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 580	Please post a pic! If you added pinstripe, explain how you went about that thanks

08-28-2010, 03:56 PM	#13
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	I find it hard to be interested in rattle canning wheels when most reputable powdercoating shops will do your wheels for around 50$ a wheel. way more durable.

08-28-2010, 04:05 PM	#14
ducq Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 blck w/ IOM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 580	I will be attempting this tomorrow, I'll post pictures of the outcome. Any tips to scuffing/prepping surface other than 320 sandpaper?