Painting Lightning Wheels
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Painting Lightning Wheels
Hello,
I picked up a set of first gen lightning wheels for my 78. They are in great shape but the paint has flaked off. What is the best way to paint them. What paint should i use. Or, should i just take them to get powdercaoted. I really dont want to pay alot to get them done, but also dont want to mess them up just to save some money. What are yalls thoughts? thank you
I picked up a set of first gen lightning wheels for my 78. They are in great shape but the paint has flaked off. What is the best way to paint them. What paint should i use. Or, should i just take them to get powdercaoted. I really dont want to pay alot to get them done, but also dont want to mess them up just to save some money. What are yalls thoughts? thank you
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strip the old paint with aircraft paint stripper...scuff up the wheels with some sand paper id spray a coat of etch primer down to give it a little extra tooth to bite into...POR15 sells hardnose enamels for places that will see abuse like wheels etc...what color do you want them?
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Depends what quality you're looking for... it can range from single-stage urethane, to basecoat/clear coat, to Rustoleum appliance paint (it's epoxy from a can!), to Rustoleum hammerite finish (enamel from a can). The latter two is about as low-buck as you can get.
2x with the previous post - preparation is key to a decent finish and even moreso with a professional finish.
2x with the previous post - preparation is key to a decent finish and even moreso with a professional finish.
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thanks for the quick replys. i want them silver again. as close as i can to stock, or if its a little more silver its fine. i agree though, prep is key. I will get it going and let yall know how it comes out. the wheels look good on the truck its a 78 flareside.
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I did some Googling and it turns out Rustoleum offers an epoxy appliance paint in silver (stainless steel):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...DNK9NNAWRV3PJC
I think it's worth a few bucks to try on your truck's spare. Yah?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...DNK9NNAWRV3PJC
I think it's worth a few bucks to try on your truck's spare. Yah?
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