painting the stock 16in 8 hole rims black

[TravisJ1987]

Has anyone attempted to do this, is it even possible to make it look good and get the paint or powder coat to stick and stay on there without it being a steel rim?? Just wondering if anyone has attempted it and what kind of results and durability they have come out with??

i just think it would look good to pain the wheels black and leave the center caps chrome.

Thanks for any input

John

[907DAVE]

Powdercoat them.

It is a extremely durable finish, and will stick to any metal. I have a sponsor that powercoats our race car wheels which are subjected to very high heat, and the finish still looks new.

Preparation is key with powdercoat, the surfaces must be sandblasted and free of any oils or it will not be as durable.

[TravisJ1987]

Is sand blasting the only way to go, anyway to get it done at home on the weekend?

[907DAVE]

You can strip the paint yourself, but your Powdercoater will want it to be blasted to get the proper adhesion/ finish. If the rims are already stripped it is much less work for whoever is doing the sandblasting.

Apparently there is some type of chemicals that you can use to help remove the factory finish, but they are harsh and not easily accessible.........according to my Powdercoater.

Another option would be to use a single stage catalyzed paint which is basically a inexpensive car paint. It will hold up to the heat and is fairly durable. This will require a paint gun and a little bit of experience to do right. If you can borrow a paint gun expect to spend roughly $100 for materials.

[TravisJ1987]

cool, Just tryin to decide if its worth all the work and money and all of that stuff. I really like the way it looks though