Anyone got a tip on Painting Stock Chrome Wheels?

[Rockyot]

I am looking for a cheap change to my truck. I would like to paint the stock chrome plated Wheels with a charcoal paint. I am looking for ideas on how to do it with what paint and with minimal effort. Thanks for your ideas.

[jaxtrip]

When I painted mine I used Dupli-Color wheel paint. I painted them a little over a year ago and they're still holding up well, no chips yet and I do a fair bit of off roading. Be sure to prep the surfaces really well with a fine grit paper for the best results.

[MVR 155]

I would suggest using a sand or bead blaster to strip the wheels, use a good etching primer and then paint. You may just want to see what some local places would charge to powder coat them as this may hold up best.

[Rockyot]

Thanks for the tips. Your H2 looks great. Just what I want to do to my Pewter '06. Merry Christmas.

[jaxtrip]

Originally Posted by Rockyot

Thanks for the tips. Your H2 looks great. Just what I want to do to my Pewter '06. Merry Christmas.

Thanks. Once you black out the wheels you'll start blacking everything out!

Merry Christmas.

[brittcoulson]

I took mine into the powdercoating shop and got them blasted then powdercoated black for $60 a rim. It turned out really nice and has held up great.

Britt

[dej1001]

Use a red Scotch Brite pad to scuff them up, then prime, abase coat and clear. Just be sure to clean very well before hand.

[OrangeCrush]

Originally Posted by brittcoulson

I took mine into the powdercoating shop and got them blasted then powdercoated black for $60 a rim. It turned out really nice and has held up great.

Britt

The guy with the least amount of posts did it the best way....

Seriously, 240 bucks for 4 rims to be powdercoated is the absolute best way of guaranteeing that you won't have problems if the wheels are chrome. If they're just painted, scuff and shoot with a spraybomb.


Good luck.

Mark