Painting Wheels
Painting Wheels
Before you say search... I found DIYs for this but not that answers ALL of my questions... seen many pictures of people who have done this but no close ups...so here goes my many questions...feel free to answer one or all that you know the answer to:
1.) Powdercoating seemingly ruins the integrity of the rim, but how easily paint will chip depends on what? The amount of clear coat?
2.) What is required materials and # layers paint/clear coat to restore to OEM specs.
3.) How much paint and clear coat do I purchase...what type sandpaper?
4.) What is the proper application technique for paint and clear coat. Layers, do I let dry between layers, how long between paint and clear coat application, etc. How many times do I sand.. once before painting? How do I know ive sanded enough?
5.) Preferably from someone who has done it... to paint the OEM 19s... do I paint from the front let dry, paint the back, and how do I make sure to get the "V"s in the spokes perfect... Never painted wheels so I dont know if I can overapply one area around the Vs and have it look different or not.
6.) Is this going to look completely like a home made job or like it came from the factory? (Assuming same color, more concerned with quality)
7.) Finally should I risk the powdercoating procedure... my rotors look the those shown below (sorry for jacking another members picture) what can I do about that rust. My local "powdercoat anything" shop ...literally... said he can powder coat them along with the calipers... this is a bad idea, yes? If its do-able without ruining performance ive never seen it done.. or wasnt paying attention.
Help!
1.) Powdercoating seemingly ruins the integrity of the rim, but how easily paint will chip depends on what? The amount of clear coat?
2.) What is required materials and # layers paint/clear coat to restore to OEM specs.
3.) How much paint and clear coat do I purchase...what type sandpaper?
4.) What is the proper application technique for paint and clear coat. Layers, do I let dry between layers, how long between paint and clear coat application, etc. How many times do I sand.. once before painting? How do I know ive sanded enough?
5.) Preferably from someone who has done it... to paint the OEM 19s... do I paint from the front let dry, paint the back, and how do I make sure to get the "V"s in the spokes perfect... Never painted wheels so I dont know if I can overapply one area around the Vs and have it look different or not.
6.) Is this going to look completely like a home made job or like it came from the factory? (Assuming same color, more concerned with quality)
7.) Finally should I risk the powdercoating procedure... my rotors look the those shown below (sorry for jacking another members picture) what can I do about that rust. My local "powdercoat anything" shop ...literally... said he can powder coat them along with the calipers... this is a bad idea, yes? If its do-able without ruining performance ive never seen it done.. or wasnt paying attention.
Help!
Last edited by G35Hokie; Aug 18, 2009 at 03:33 PM.
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A decent DIY write up should have answered most if not all your questions.
1. Paint chipping depends on quality of paint and prep (IE: sanding, cleaning, etc)
3. I used about 2 cans primer, 2-3 cans paint, 2-3 cans clear (Didn't paint 19s). I liked using wet sand paper, started with 320 to prep for primer, 400 for paint, I used 2000 or 3000 on the lip (I polished the lip).
4. Follow directions on the can. Usually people sand til there is no longer any gloss, that's what I did over a year ago and they're still holding up fine.
5. I paint black first so I can see drips if they come to the front as I can sand it before going further. Drips in the back didn't really bother me because it can't really be seen when wheels are on car. Paint small crevices first.
6. If done right, no.
1. Paint chipping depends on quality of paint and prep (IE: sanding, cleaning, etc)
3. I used about 2 cans primer, 2-3 cans paint, 2-3 cans clear (Didn't paint 19s). I liked using wet sand paper, started with 320 to prep for primer, 400 for paint, I used 2000 or 3000 on the lip (I polished the lip).
4. Follow directions on the can. Usually people sand til there is no longer any gloss, that's what I did over a year ago and they're still holding up fine.
5. I paint black first so I can see drips if they come to the front as I can sand it before going further. Drips in the back didn't really bother me because it can't really be seen when wheels are on car. Paint small crevices first.
6. If done right, no.
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