Raptor_WS6

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what type of paint do you guys use? i want to paint a my tt2 spokes a different color...

whats best for it

poltergeist 02

iTrader: (65)

take them to a shop.

Raptor_WS6

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ok. anyone that can read

JCattSS

I used the duplicolor wheel enamel on my winter wheels. They have only been on with the paint since about November but so far they are holding up great. I sanded them, then one can of self etching primer, then about 2 1/2 cans of paint. I run it through the car wash and drive every day in the snow/salt. Not the best pic but they turned out a lot better than expected.

crimson_bird

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^screw winter, id be rolling on those year around. that thing looks mean with them on there.

omarrakeen

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i have 4 BMW wheels a friend gave them to me lol i painted them using car body paint which i had around...i painted them grey i used hardner or wtever u call it, grinded the rims and paint...ill post up a pic not the best one i have but hope this help...

fbdy4life

if your just wanting to paint to make them look decent then just use autobody paint and clearcoat. however the problem with is that there is no autobody paint/clearcoat that is immune to rockchips. so with in time your wheels will look as if they have a bad case of acne. i would honestly recommending powercoating. most good looking wheels that are painted are powdercoaded which keeps them nearly damage free. just my opinion.

Raptor_WS6

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yes they will eventually be powder coated... but for now, paint will do

hlaalu

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you people who say "take it to a shop" for every little thing are so freaking annoying. go take your comments to a shop.


to actually answer the question,
i used duplicolor engine enamel w/ceramic. holds up to heat and grease quite well. if you go black, use a black primer. make sure you prep it really well, but i'm sure you already know that.

crimson_bird

iTrader: (4)

Dupli-color makes paints just for wheels, so instead of using other stuff, i'd recommend that.

FastRidesOnly

i'm gonna use car paint on my rims for my 2 camaros..
about to paint a 92ranger black.
so while i have the gun full of paint.. i'm gonna spray the 2 sets of stock rims but keep the aluminum lip

black_sheep454

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Either use a base/clear, or duplicolor acrylic enamel. I've had good luck with both but base clear will give you a better shine but takes more time money and talent

poltergeist 02

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if i had known that you are planning on powder coating them later on then i would have said just use duplicolor. if you want it to last then you would want to use ppg or dupont. didn't meen to leave a comment that makes me sound like an a**.

poltergeist 02

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you don't know me and i don't say take everything to a shop to get the work done. i made that comment assuming that he wanted them to look nice and last a long time! you shouldn't go jumping up everybody's a** that leaves a comment to take something to a shop to get it done the right way! it' just an opinion for christ sake! if you don't like my opinion, then just move on. i can understand leaving a quote like that if i had actualy given some bad advise!

kwiksilverz28

iTrader: (7)

Shopline acrylic enamel

masterz28

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I wanted to paint my wheels too raptor, but everyone says just powder coat them. Meh, the only concern I have is what type of preparation needs to take place, for instance if the wheels are Chrome or polished, or painted already. Do we just sand it down? I heard sand blasting wheels makes them weaker, that sounds ridiculous...I would go with Dupli color

Tbird232ci

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I've used Duplicolor wheel paint many times with great results. Take your time, make sure everything is clean, and you will have good results.

1slowgoat

i used auto paint on my wheels

Mr. Trick

iTrader: (19)

I did the samething with my stock wheels and it held up real well. Like mentioned just prep the surface good.

rabbit320

iTrader: (11)

something different!!! i heard bad stuff about duplicolor wheel paint, check out in a rattle can: Epoxy paint for Appliances, comes in black and white at home depot, works awesome, used it and loved it, nice gloss, heat resistance, scratch resistance...