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May 4, 2009 | 08:23 PM

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Rim Paint sux...

My black rim paint is chipping...went from glossy to opaque, what kind I do to fix this problem? And it just happened by itself.......brake dust??

May 10, 2009 | 11:07 PM

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what would i do? strip the wheels and powdercoat them.

May 10, 2009 | 11:08 PM

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what would i do? Strip the wheels and powdercoat them.

definantly ! ! !

May 11, 2009 | 12:57 AM

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if you want to go cheap use duplicolor wheel paint/clear coat. if done right it looks professional

May 11, 2009 | 02:34 PM

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I HIGHLY recommend epoxy paint for appliances, did mine black, came in rattle cans. came out great no problems, i do not recommend duplicolor

May 11, 2009 | 10:08 PM

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I used Duplicolor wheel paint on a friends rims and It's been a year and is holding up fine. For very little money it comes out very good and you can use the clear on top for added durability as mentioned above. I was very impressed and it does give professional results.

May 12, 2009 | 12:09 AM

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I bought a powdercoat kit from harbour freight and a used oven for $20 and i did my rims that way.

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May 12, 2009 | 10:22 AM

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I don't care which paint you use, no rattle can paint is going to be worth a ****. You either need to powdercoat them or use a 2 part solvent based paint/paint with hardener.

May 12, 2009 | 04:51 PM

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I am sorry to hear that!!! We can help with powder coating! Let me know...

May 13, 2009 | 09:16 PM

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I agree with Phil. There is a reason 80% of the brake calipers that are sent to me for powder coating were painted first, and are chipping and fading like crazy.

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