Beater OEM Wheel Repainting
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Beater OEM Wheel Repainting
Hi Guys,
I am sending my HRE's in to be refinished. While this is going on, I will slap on my stockers.
My question is this, my stock wheels are powdercoated flat black. The coating is old and while its not chipped anywhere, it just looks dated. I would like to respray them my self but dont know how. If anyone has any experience with this, would you please share how you sprayed them? What colors look good for a DIY. What brand paint? Prep?
Thanks for your advice!
I am sending my HRE's in to be refinished. While this is going on, I will slap on my stockers.
My question is this, my stock wheels are powdercoated flat black. The coating is old and while its not chipped anywhere, it just looks dated. I would like to respray them my self but dont know how. If anyone has any experience with this, would you please share how you sprayed them? What colors look good for a DIY. What brand paint? Prep?
Thanks for your advice!
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if you dont have the tires on i would suggest getting them bead blasted back to raw. then apply 2 to 3 coats of etching primer and allow drying time inbetween coats. then scuff and using either wheel paint or engine paint or ceramic paint in areosol cans have at it. thin multiple coats over thick coats. scuff the last coat and apply a clear coat. all done!
the first is my drag wheels blasted to raw then a comparison painted total cost was maybe 15$ ( i have a friend with a blast cabinet so it just my time no charge)
the first is my drag wheels blasted to raw then a comparison painted total cost was maybe 15$ ( i have a friend with a blast cabinet so it just my time no charge)
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Unfortunately, they have tires on them and I really dont have time to get them stripped and mounted etc.. This would be ideal but its just not in the cards right now...
I was looking for a quick weekend DIY...
I was looking for a quick weekend DIY...
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I know it's a bimmer forum but same rules apply. Hopefully you'll find this thread helpful 
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=713071
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=713071
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I know it's a bimmer forum but same rules apply. Hopefully you'll find this thread helpful
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=713071
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=713071
And thanks everyone for your advice!! It looks like I have a nice weekend project ahead of me.
Now, what color do we like for the finished product?
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I wouldn't. plasti-dip tends to scratch very easily and clings on to dirt. I used plasti-dip on the Interior of my STi and had to redo it with matte paint after only a few months...can't imagine how long it would last from wear and tear of driving.
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i've never tried it.. and i always thought it would peel/scratch easily.. but some quick research online and other forums shows that many have successfully plasti-dipped their wheels and they look great and hold up well even after a year of use and abuse
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I think duplicolor makes spray paint specific for wheels. I have used it in the past and works great! Its all in the prep work, sand the wheels down good, lay down a good primer, let it heal few hours, lay down the paint. I also recommend some clearcoat. (matte, gloss whatever you prefer)
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I think duplicolor makes spray paint specific for wheels. I have used it in the past and works great! Its all in the prep work, sand the wheels down good, lay down a good primer, let it heal few hours, lay down the paint. I also recommend some clearcoat. (matte, gloss whatever you prefer)
I will post pics for sure!
