cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted May 9, 2011 Hey guys, i got myself some cheap rims that look alright. but need a refurb...i know how to do most of the prep work but can anyone tell me the best sort/type of paint to use. Cheers muchly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 I'm just using regular Enamel + Clear for a set of wheels i have sitting in the shed. They look a million times better, but how long the paint will last once on the road i have no idea yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 Looking forword to answers to this question as I am thinking of painting my rims as well. Colour combinations? what are you thinking of? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) On both the wheels I've had refurbed, acrylic paint+clear have been used on the centers. The paints held up well, no flaking or chips of any sort, although theres a bit of dish on both sets so they're in a pretty safe spot I spose. I'd worry more about prep than anything else, I had the RS' center's stripped right back by hand and the style 5's acid dipped to give a clean surface for the paint to 'stick' to. Keeping the wheels regularly cleaned after painting will help also. Edited May 12, 2011 by Blackie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikal 4 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 On both the wheels I've had refurbed, enamel paint+clear have been used on the centers. The paints held up well, no flaking or chips of any sort, although theres a bit of dish on both sets so they're in a pretty safe spot I spose. I'd worry more about prep than anything else, I had the RS' center's stripped right back by hand and the style 5's acid dipped to give a clean surface for the paint to 'stick' to. Keeping the wheels regularly cleaned after painting will help also. What did the acid dip cost you Lucan? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 lol I knew someone would ask that, I actually can't remember! I'm thinking around $50 for all 4 though?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 735i 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 On mine I cleaned them using oven cleaner (works well on tar spots), then a light sand over everything, a wipe with thinners, couple of coats of primer, then acrylic over top. Just used spray cans, no clear over that as the top coat was satin black (clear coat would defeat the purpose ). Has worked well, lots of coats of the satin black means it's standing up well to stone chips and the like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted May 13, 2011 Looking forword to answers to this question as I am thinking of painting my rims as well. Colour combinations? what are you thinking of? They are some CSL style rims off a Commodore, that have had a hard life on dirt roads! I'm thinking of a gunmetal type colour with black on the inside of the spokes or maybe just gunmetal depending on how it looks! Will post some pics after i finish having a play around! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
