repainting new wheels
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Cargo Master
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From: Lynnwood, WA
repainting new wheels
I'll be receiving a set of white steel wheels (16x7) tomorrow, but I want them painted silver. (only had white/black/chrome available, so ordering silver wasn't an option).
Questions:
a) other then carefully cleaning off grease/dirt/glue/whatnot, is there anything else I need to do before painting? Specifically, do I need to use a primer, or is there some benefit of using one on a wheel that has already been painted?
b) what's the best for degreasing?
c) what kind (brand) paint would be the best to paint a wheel? (I got Schuck's, NAPA, Autozone, Pep Boys, Home Depot, Loews, Wal Mart, K-Mart, etc., all within reasonable distance, so there's plenty to choose from) Obviuously, I want a paint that resists rocks and debris as much as possible, and is not harmed by ordinary automotive chemicals such as break fluid or gasoline.
TIA
Questions:
a) other then carefully cleaning off grease/dirt/glue/whatnot, is there anything else I need to do before painting? Specifically, do I need to use a primer, or is there some benefit of using one on a wheel that has already been painted?
b) what's the best for degreasing?
c) what kind (brand) paint would be the best to paint a wheel? (I got Schuck's, NAPA, Autozone, Pep Boys, Home Depot, Loews, Wal Mart, K-Mart, etc., all within reasonable distance, so there's plenty to choose from) Obviuously, I want a paint that resists rocks and debris as much as possible, and is not harmed by ordinary automotive chemicals such as break fluid or gasoline.
TIA
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scratch the existing paint lightly with sandpaper in the 220-300 grit range, being careful not to go through the paint (which is probably powder coating, actually). Then prime, and paint as you would any automotive part. Any of the dupont, krylon etc automotive rattle can paints would be fine, though you probably could get away with a rustoleum if you're painting a light color like silver. Wheels get chipped a lot so expect to repaint them here and there, or at least touch them up once in a while.
For degreasing I use one of those orange-based hand cleaners, then wash thoroughly. takes the grease right off, and it's not too expensive. Even oxy clean works if you dilute it a little less than the container suggests.
For degreasing I use one of those orange-based hand cleaners, then wash thoroughly. takes the grease right off, and it's not too expensive. Even oxy clean works if you dilute it a little less than the container suggests.
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From: Goodrich IL
If your lookin for a nice clean job that will last awhile, you might want
to look into having them Powder Coated.
I think for the time and effort and cost to do it yourself you might as
well have them P-C if you want a clean lasting job.
to look into having them Powder Coated.
I think for the time and effort and cost to do it yourself you might as
well have them P-C if you want a clean lasting job.
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In retrospect, after 2 cans of primer and 3 cans of wheel paint from Schucks, I think I may have been better off by getting a different set of wheels that would've come in silver. But it's too late the think about, and the wheels do look a lot better then they did before, and now they are doubly coated. However, I noticed on the lips that the paint isn't very durable. Is there anything I can do about that, like baking the wheels in the oven at some set temperature?
TIA
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From: Goodrich IL
Baking them wont do anything for durability.
I got one other tip for ya, you might try a can of Clear Chip Guard.
This stuff is made to spray on your rockers (rock protection)
It will most likely have a bit of texture to it though.
Like you said your in to deep now, but Powder Coating anit all that much.
Gene
I got one other tip for ya, you might try a can of Clear Chip Guard.
This stuff is made to spray on your rockers (rock protection)
It will most likely have a bit of texture to it though.
Like you said your in to deep now, but Powder Coating anit all that much.
Gene
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