redoing rims. need help

smsranger · #1 10-16-2009, 04:27 PM

can anyone help me? i have the prolly cheapest rims u can get for my truck. they have just the lug nut cover one them. i was planning on taking the whole lug nut cover and holder off and painting my rim. any body tell me how or wat i should do for the painting proses? and what kind of materials i need? thanks

STL · #2 10-16-2009, 04:29 PM

I would scuff it up some with 1500 grit paper

And then get some of that paint they make for rims duplicolor makes it I think

smsranger · #3 10-16-2009, 04:33 PM

is it the flat colors? or do they have clear coat in it? or do i have to get that to? and what bout getting worn in the cracks? and i only need to do the front of the rim right? and how do i get the rust spots and minor dings our? rust is just from scratches. nothing serious.

STL · #4 10-16-2009, 04:37 PM

sanding will take off the rust

Im not sure if it has clear coat or not probably would say on the can

STL · #5 10-16-2009, 04:39 PM

Official youtube video from duplicolor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3s4nMR0yxk

Quote:

Enhance your wheel's appearance with Dupli-Color High Performance Wheel Coating. This advanced, track tested, acrylic enamel formula restores original wheel appearance & protects wheels.

This fast drying enamel also offers improved resistance to brake dust, chemicals, cleaning solvents, heat & chipping. The paint leaves a beautiful highly reflective metallic finish. Ideal for use on steel wheels, aluminum wheels & plastic wheel coverings. Available in silver, graphite & clear. 12 oz. Sold individually.

smsranger · #6 10-16-2009, 04:51 PM

ok thanks man...wat u think will look best? black? and metallic finish is wat? like a car has? and u think adding some more clear coat to it will make it look better?

STL · #7 10-16-2009, 04:58 PM

I would have to see a pic of your truck to say what I thought would look good

Jay FX4 · #8 10-16-2009, 06:07 PM

The DupliColor clear coat is great stuff. I use if for lots off stuff, most recently my tonneau cover. Adds shine plus an extra layer of protection for the paint.

smsranger · #9 10-16-2009, 06:36 PM

trying to get pictures up. and u can use them on tonneau covers?

Jay FX4 · #10 10-17-2009, 05:38 AM

Sure, why not? You can use it on just about anything. I've even used it on wood before.
In the case of my tonneau, it was sanded, primed, and painted first.

Buddythetruck · #11 10-17-2009, 06:06 AM

I painted these with dupli color performance wheel coating-

Here is what I did-
washed throughly with soap and water
Sanded with 400 grit sandpaper
used a duplicolor prep wipe
3 layers of black
3 layers of clear

I would say it looks about 7/10. There are a few spots where the paint didn't like the rim or I put it on too heavy or something. They are not bad and only noticable to touch.

The most important part is to sand alot! I spent 2 hours sanding and I wished I had spent more time on it.

As for clear coat- The black dries to a satin finish. So the clear coat gives it a gloss finish.

I can tell it's not perfect, if you have access to a spray gun and have the skill, I would suggest using it instead.

smsranger · #12 10-17-2009, 08:53 PM

o shit i thought u ment the soft ones. my bad

smsranger · #13 10-23-2009, 03:17 PM

o ok. thanks.. so i just realy neeed to sand it. then clean it again. then start my painting? wat u think will look better? black or bunmetal? with or with out a silver lip? thanks