what i need to paint rims

Slav · 04-09-2007, 03:29 PM

i know a couple of people have DIY's on this but i wasnt sure what paint they used and i dont have a spray gun, and i really am to scared to mess up the sanding part. so i got a RR SI and IMO the black rims on this one look real good, so because im broke im gonna paint the stocks so i was wondering what kind of spray paitn people have used that has worked for them. i just got some very high heat engine paint(DupliColor) but i dont know if thats such a good idea considering its not really made for out side weather conditions(snow, rain, etc,) without sanding down the wheels adn using no special adhesive how good would the paint work any suggestions are welcome, oh i would prefer them to be flat black
kind of spray paint and brand and where to get it...
easiest way to get teh job done well..
thanks in advance

lovin_it06 · 04-09-2007, 03:50 PM

first of you shouldn't be scared to paint or sand. When you paint it will cover up all the sanding grooves, as long as you use a fine enough grit. I used Dupli-color paint products that you can get at any car parts store. And just follow the directions. It's that easy. If you need more info pm me.

esx005 · 04-09-2007, 03:55 PM

all you have to do is scuff the rim. then paint it w/ any duplicolor paint,1st coat light then heavy2nd and 3rd.then a couple heavy coats of clear coat. if you bake them the paint will cure faster.wait a few days to wash them though
happy painting

gkelter · 04-09-2007, 09:35 PM

I got a quote to get all 4 rims painted with 2 coats of paint and 2 coats of clear coat + red honda emblems painted on from a really good body shop for $200. Sound good? I'm not sure what I should expect.

esx005 · 04-09-2007, 09:37 PM

you can do it yourself for 50

jaker · 04-09-2007, 09:38 PM

If you're nervous to sand and paint your own rims (like me), then I'd definitely do it!

Slav · 04-10-2007, 12:42 PM

maybe i will just sand the rims, the paint should even everything out youre right, but i really want the flat black finish, and clearcoat will make it glossy. can i do anything about it, besides just not using clear coat?

Dano754 · 04-14-2008, 12:22 PM

If you want the flat black color then you can buy hight temp paint that comes in flat black. I have a friend that used high temp paint and they came out really nice.

sinirgi · 04-14-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkelter

I got a quote to get all 4 rims painted with 2 coats of paint and 2 coats of clear coat + red honda emblems painted on from a really good body shop for $200. Sound good? I'm not sure what I should expect.

that sounds like an awesome deal. cheapest around these parts is $250.

TcivicT3 · 04-14-2008, 11:47 PM

its really easy actually. i really never used spray paint before and im very happy with how mine came out. dont worry about sanding. i used 320 grit and wiped them down with a tack cloth. the primer will cover everything anyway. i used duplicolor self etching primer, graphite wheel paint, and their clear coat( 2 coats of each).

04-09-2007, 03:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slav Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 436 Stan iTrader: 0 / 0%	what i need to paint rims i know a couple of people have DIY's on this but i wasnt sure what paint they used and i dont have a spray gun, and i really am to scared to mess up the sanding part. so i got a RR SI and IMO the black rims on this one look real good, so because im broke im gonna paint the stocks so i was wondering what kind of spray paitn people have used that has worked for them. i just got some very high heat engine paint(DupliColor) but i dont know if thats such a good idea considering its not really made for out side weather conditions(snow, rain, etc,) without sanding down the wheels adn using no special adhesive how good would the paint work any suggestions are welcome, oh i would prefer them to be flat black kind of spray paint and brand and where to get it... easiest way to get teh job done well.. thanks in advance

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lovin_it06 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Camp Victory, Iraq Age: 24 Posts: 203 James iTrader: 0 / 0%	first of you shouldn't be scared to paint or sand. When you paint it will cover up all the sanding grooves, as long as you use a fine enough grit. I used Dupli-color paint products that you can get at any car parts store. And just follow the directions. It's that easy. If you need more info pm me.

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esx005 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ft. worth TX Posts: 939 jeremy iTrader: 2 / 100%	all you have to do is scuff the rim. then paint it w/ any duplicolor paint,1st coat light then heavy2nd and 3rd.then a couple heavy coats of clear coat. if you bake them the paint will cure faster.wait a few days to wash them though happy painting

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gkelter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Stroudsburg, PA Age: 22 Posts: 106 Greg iTrader: 0 / 0%	I got a quote to get all 4 rims painted with 2 coats of paint and 2 coats of clear coat + red honda emblems painted on from a really good body shop for $200. Sound good? I'm not sure what I should expect.

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esx005 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ft. worth TX Posts: 939 jeremy iTrader: 2 / 100%	you can do it yourself for 50

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jaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cloverdale, BC Age: 28 Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 / 0%	If you're nervous to sand and paint your own rims (like me), then I'd definitely do it!

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Slav Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 436 Stan iTrader: 0 / 0%	maybe i will just sand the rims, the paint should even everything out youre right, but i really want the flat black finish, and clearcoat will make it glossy. can i do anything about it, besides just not using clear coat?

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Dano754 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cheyenne Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 / 0%	If you want the flat black color then you can buy hight temp paint that comes in flat black. I have a friend that used high temp paint and they came out really nice.

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TcivicT3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 429 iTrader: 0 / 0%	its really easy actually. i really never used spray paint before and im very happy with how mine came out. dont worry about sanding. i used 320 grit and wiped them down with a tack cloth. the primer will cover everything anyway. i used duplicolor self etching primer, graphite wheel paint, and their clear coat( 2 coats of each).