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I have painted rims for my mustang for track day and the black never came off even on a tire machine and I would swap out the painted and stock rims at least 2-3 times a month.... Has anyone here ever painted there rims.... I want black this silver is nice but black would look so much better.... so any ideas or what did you use to do yours with....
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Dupli-color makes a decent wheel paint. I've used it before, just be sure to scuff up the old paint with 400 grit paper first and use an adhesion promoter or primer .Last edited by hardlydangerous; 05-29-2008, 11:56 AM.98 GSX750F
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Sandblasted, primed and painted with Dupont2000 Katana 600
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man that looks awesome^. I'm in the process of picking up some dupli color to do my rims. I guess I'll just follow the manufactures directions. It seams a little to easy. But at least its cheap enough won't be a huge deal if it doesn't last for years.Comment
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just make sure there super clean,dirt and grease are the biggest reasons paint fails to adhereComment
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What duplicolor primer for rims? They got a lot to choose from doesn't seem clear to me. I'm just scuffing the before applying the primer w/ 3M Scotch-Brite Scuff Pads.
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Tho OP might have the same questions.Comment
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Take a look in my garage, there are some before and afters. dreaded purple wheels.........
It was duplicolor as well. So far everything is sticking pretty well.Always count on hitting pavement twice. First time from inexperience, the second from thinking you are experienced!
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^that is a huge difference, howd you polish the lip to look soo shinny?Comment
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Instead of sandblasting them, I stripped them using zip strip. This left the aluminum smooth. I used a 3M scratch pad to clean up any problem areas and then just used Mothers Wheel polish. I was able to strip/paint and change two tires in two nights after work. Pretty easy, just requires some elbow grease.Originally posted by F-B-A View PostAlways count on hitting pavement twice. First time from inexperience, the second from thinking you are experienced!
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I didn't sandblast the lips, just the spoke area. Like SGT I just chemical stripped the lips before sanding / polishing.2000 Katana 600
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im surprised the shine comes out from under that purple paint. im disappointed i found this thread AFTER i dropped my wheels off to have the tires put on.... guess ill be waiting till the next time around.Comment
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OK, just finished paint my rims w/ dupli color. Came out alright. Now exactly what I wanted.
Anyone know why these rims came out like rough/dust/sand finish looking? then smooth. Cleaned it thoroughly after sanding and used their tackcloth.
Nevermind fixed them w/ very little wetsanding, look great now.
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After wetsanding.
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Nice job man! Makes me want to strip and polish/ paint my rims now!
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yeah like wise, i got that kinda gun metal color on my rims i wanna paint them black as well
gotta question though, How do u wet sand?
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wow i am glad i found this. i have factory gold rims. i cant wait until it's due for tires so i can paint the rims black. any recomendations on what kind of chemical stripper to use?Comment
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