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Allan Hernandez · 05-09-2011, 09:00 PM

Ive been wanting to paint my rims black any tips on how to do this myself and will it turn out ok?

Darth_Emma · 05-09-2011, 09:01 PM

I'd check out the cosmetic section or DIY section.

Juiced1 · 05-09-2011, 09:13 PM

I've heard its super easy and it looks good. They make paint for rims I guess. Not sure how long it would last though.

YOUNGnRECKLESS · 05-09-2011, 09:17 PM

you can sand them down, prime them, paint them yourself and it will come out good with patience and care.

OR you can go the cheaper route like many of us have tried on this forum. It's called PLASTIDIP....yes some people think its crazy but it works just fine and it peels right off if you do not like it. Goes on thick and easy. its a black rubbery coating but it looks like flat black and it can even be painted over so whatever you do can be reversed...

Allan Hernandez · 05-09-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by YOUNGnRECKLESS

you can sand them down, prime them, paint them yourself and it will come out good with patience and care.

OR you can go the cheaper route like many of us have tried on this forum. It's called PLASTIDIP....yes some people think its crazy but it works just fine and it peels right off if you do not like it. Goes on thick and easy. its a black rubbery coating but it looks like flat black and it can even be painted over so whatever you do can be reversed...

This sound perfect were could i get this?

GoPaul · 05-09-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by YOUNGnRECKLESS

you can sand them down, prime them, paint them yourself and it will come out good with patience and care.

OR you can go the cheaper route like many of us have tried on this forum. It's called PLASTIDIP....yes some people think its crazy but it works just fine and it peels right off if you do not like it. Goes on thick and easy. its a black rubbery coating but it looks like flat black and it can even be painted over so whatever you do can be reversed...

I never did my wheels with this but I did do it on my bowties and taillight bezels and it looks great, definitely a cost friendly and easy option.

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Originally Posted by Allan Hernandez

This sound perfect were could i get this?

You can buy "Plasti Dip" from Home Depot or Lowes - it costs around $6 a can. I was told you'd need around a can a wheel. The great think about this stuff is it needs no prep, other than cleaning.

Jhernandez5 · 05-09-2011, 10:06 PM

I got my rims powder coated they came out great

TXGooch21 · 05-10-2011, 01:57 AM

I would go with the powder coat option...more durable than paint and not as expensive at the same time. I got mine powder coated and wouldn't have done it any other way!

Allan Hernandez · 05-10-2011, 04:11 AM

is plasti dip safe and how quick is it? Can i just spray it on without having to take out each tire of course taping the tire and making sure im careful

destroyerofu2 · 05-10-2011, 05:41 AM

heres the thread i did

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110953

chevy 3 · 05-10-2011, 06:51 AM

I did the plastdip because I wasn't positive I'd like the black. But now I love it!!! So in time I'm going to paint the rims. It's a great look!!

05-09-2011, 09:00 PM	#1
Allan Hernandez Drives: 2LT/RS RJT/GrayHStripe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 557	Black rims Ive been wanting to paint my rims black any tips on how to do this myself and will it turn out ok?

05-09-2011, 09:17 PM	#4
YOUNGnRECKLESS Building the Beast Drives: 2010 VR LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 1,398 View My Garage	you can sand them down, prime them, paint them yourself and it will come out good with patience and care. OR you can go the cheaper route like many of us have tried on this forum. It's called PLASTIDIP....yes some people think its crazy but it works just fine and it peels right off if you do not like it. Goes on thick and easy. its a black rubbery coating but it looks like flat black and it can even be painted over so whatever you do can be reversed... __________________

05-09-2011, 10:06 PM	#7
Jhernandez5 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Inglewood CA Posts: 40	I got my rims powder coated they came out great __________________

05-10-2011, 01:57 AM	#8
TXGooch21 Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 516	I would go with the powder coat option...more durable than paint and not as expensive at the same time. I got mine powder coated and wouldn't have done it any other way! __________________ CGM 2SS/RS, LS3, R2C CAI, Magnaflow exhaust, Black Chrome powdercoated wheels

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