pontiacfreak142 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Not lookin to go crazy on them, but my stock wheels look like crap and i dont have the money for new ones, so i just want to paint them black. What is the best paint to use on them and what are a few tricks to make it look half decent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 The Duplicolor wheel coating sucks IMO... its like spray glitter. I liked the VHT wheel coating from Jegs. But for a plain 'ol black Rustoleum fits the bill well. Very durable too. Key is in the prep... sand them a bit and use a primer. Also make sure not to paint them in close proximity to each other... overspray is a bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Sand, wipe with alcohol, spray. The basics. Try plastidip. Works pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 http://www.amazon.com/Performix-Plasti-Multipurpose-Rubber-Coating/dp/B000LNOOEO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345645768&sr=8-1&keywords=plasti+dip My buddy painted his old subaru wheels with this stuff and it looks just like paint. I think he used two cans for all 4 wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Plastidip is nice since you can essentially do no prep, and it looks nice, and a child could paint it.... but it inst permanent whatsoever Platidip: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a299/iwashmycar/Mini/0630101.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a299/iwashmycar/Mini/IMG_0006.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brrcats Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 http://www.amazon.com/Performix-Plasti-Multipurpose-Rubber-Coating/dp/B000LNOOEO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345645768&sr=8-1&keywords=plasti+dip My buddy painted his old subaru wheels with this stuff and it looks just like paint. I think he used two cans for all 4 wheels. My vette wheels are plastidipped, you want to use way more than 2 cans on all 4 wheels. I would suggest 5-6. The more you have on there the easier it is to peel off when the time comes. but yeah, I like the look, my wheels were getting pretty bad looking since the previous owners never took care of them, and the plastidip really covered up everything and looks nice and smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_pound Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I like plastidip if you change colors often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 My vette wheels are plastidipped, you want to use way more than 2 cans on all 4 wheels. I would suggest 5-6. I just asked him again and he said he used 2 cans to the last drop to get 5-6 heavy coats on his 16" wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thanks all. Where can i find the plastidip stuff at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I posted an amazon link.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Home depot sells it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 or lowes. Id get a can per wheel. Youll use about or just over half a can per wheel. It starts to sputter towards the end which will ruin all your previous work (coats). Having extra is cheap insurance for a nice look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 plastidip it and then paint what ever color you want over the plasti-dip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Like everyone else said, it's all in the prep work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 plastidip it and then paint what ever color you want over the plasti-dip Interesting idea sir. Never thought of that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I posted an amazon link.. I know, but id like to be able to just run to a store and get it today lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Interesting idea sir. Never thought of that . thats why i get paid the big bux :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brrcats Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 plastidip it and then paint what ever color you want over the plasti-dip I've heard it doesnt peel off nice and clean if you do that. It'll still come off, but it will take some time. Less if you use stripper. I just asked him again and he said he used 2 cans to the last drop to get 5-6 heavy coats on his 16" wheels. I guess it depends on the wheels, how open they are, etc. I put 5 cans on my 18/19 vette wheels and its way too thin, I plan on going over it with a few more cans before I try to peel it off just to save time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 It'll still come off, but it will take some time. Less if you use stripper. But that will increase the cost and you might want a lap dance afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 The Duplicolor wheel coating sucks IMO... its like spray glitter. +1, that shit is TERRIBLE. Super glittery/metallic and the finish looks and feels like sandpaper. It's dry to the touch literally 10 seconds after you spray it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 sweet g35's getting black plastidipped rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted August 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/pontiacfreak142/blackwheels.jpg just a little teaser pic seeing as my phone/lighting sucks. the wheels came out great. i ended up just going with some duplicolor automotive stuff, but i sanded the wheels down with 80 grit sand paper, then went back over with some like 300 grit i think to smooth it out. the rims then got cleaned up with some brake clean and alcohol. used some black primer, sanded with the 300 grit, put the gloss black on, then followed up with some duplicolor clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 yourjoking right? do ...not... want... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted August 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 yourjoking right? do ...not... want... nope lol. those were the stock wheels and they looked like complete ass. its only temporary though. after i get the 383 in, its getting a set of 17 inch black with polished lip C6 Z06 replicas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 either plasti-dip or go to the pros at wheel medic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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