btraut

Best cheapo way to paint wheels?! Plasti-dip? Spraypaint? Ideas? Go!

EK_GSR_FL

You will need masking tape, rubbing alcohol, rags, 80 grit sandpaper, 300 grit sandpaper, primer, paint and clear coat. Not sure which one you want to use because they are all different and depends how well you clean, prep, etc.

Use masking tape under the edge of the rim to cover the tire. Place tape over the holes in the rims so that paint doesn't get through to the back side, unless you want to paint the back side also. Use a small piece of tape over the valve stem to keep it from being painted.

Sand the surface of the rims with 80 grit sandpaper. Use your hand to get into all small crevices and holes. Inspect the rim for any deep gouges that need repair. Go over the entire rim again with 300 grit sandpaper to smooth the surface and prepare it for paint.

Wipe the rims with rubbing alcohol to remove any dust or oils. Spray two thin coats of primer on the rims, allowing each coat to dry for 30 minutes. Spray two or three thin coats of paint on the rims, allowing 15-30 minutes between each coat. The rims should be allowed to dry for a few hours before applying the clear coat. Spray two or three thin coats of clear coat on top of the paint. Wait 15-30 minutes and then remove the masking tape from around the rims.

Theres plenty of How-to's here on the forum and internet as well if you need more info. Hope that gives you an idea and a start on where to go.

btraut

Thanks man that was an awesome help. That's right along the lines of what I was looking to do. I'm probably going to do exactly that and then I want to do a splatter effect with a different color right before I put the clear coat on to seal it all in.

EK_GSR_FL

Glad I could help. Post some pics when your done with them. I would love to see the finish product. Good luck.

toyomatt84

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