How To Paint Wheels
06-01-2011, 10:01 AM
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How To Paint Wheels So i want all black c5 z06 rims. however they do not make them any more
so instead i will be buying the black with machined lip c5 z06 17x9.5s from OE Wheels.
my question is....how do i paint the lip?
what kind of prepping, paint, tool, tips, etc.
so instead i will be buying the black with machined lip c5 z06 17x9.5s from OE Wheels.
my question is....how do i paint the lip?
what kind of prepping, paint, tool, tips, etc.
06-01-2011, 07:05 PM
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I have used the dupli color shadow paint..... I simply cleaned my chrome z06 wheels with soap and water...wiped them dry..and sprayed them...they came out nice for $16
06-01-2011, 10:29 PM
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Monmouth...you got any pics of your rims then and now?
06-02-2011, 09:17 AM
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The first 18's I painted I sanded which was stupid because it made the finished product dull...the other two were already painted white, with those all I did was lay down a light coat of primer and the black and they came out much shinier....clean them off w/ some alcohol or even soap and water, primer, then the black and you'll be all set. The best part about it is if they ever chip all you have to do is hit them w/ the can 
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i did scratch mine up with a green scotch brite pad first. ive become a big fan of the epoxy for appliances spray (home depot) as it has good scratch resistance, can withstand higher temps, and does not need a clear. though it took a couple years for the shine to fade so next time i paint them i will use clear so i can shine them back up...
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08-29-2011, 12:03 AM
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I did plasti dip :/ keep bubbling and peeling 
and for me here in germ plasti dip is so expensive it's 11 euro a can, and it's only it the united kingdom . So when I ordered 4 cans my total was 98 bucks ;( way too much!! All I have on base is krylon rattlecan paint. Also my chrome is rusted now and scratched and was peeling . So the black look, is way better for me. But how many cans u think I would need to paint all 4 of my wheels?? Sorry to hi jack the thread :3)
and for me here in germ plasti dip is so expensive it's 11 euro a can, and it's only it the united kingdom . So when I ordered 4 cans my total was 98 bucks ;( way too much!! All I have on base is krylon rattlecan paint. Also my chrome is rusted now and scratched and was peeling . So the black look, is way better for me. But how many cans u think I would need to paint all 4 of my wheels?? Sorry to hi jack the thread :3)
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