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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Painting #810660 05/09/07 11:51 AM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 122 fiat850spyder OP Wheeler Has anyone ever painted there rims? If so what were the steps in doing so? http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2433028 Re: Painting [Re: fiat850spyder] #810661 05/09/07 12:36 PM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 138 Perth, Western Australia rustylux Wheeler It depends how far you wanna go and how much you wanna spend. It's alot easier to paint rims with tyres unmounted. I bought a cheap sandblaster attachment for my air compressor years ago. You can blast all the old paint/rust/dirt of pretty well. Then just spray your chosen undercoat/base coat/clear coat. If you want to do it without taking the tyres of the rims you can smear the tyres with old axle grease or oil first. then the overspray just wipes off and you get a tyre shine for free <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Re: Painting [Re: rustylux] #810662 05/09/07 09:13 PM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 122 fiat850spyder OP Wheeler I already have the tires off the plain white steelies. But what could I do if I dont have a sandblaster? http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2433028 Re: Painting [Re: fiat850spyder] #810663 05/09/07 09:35 PM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 12,153 N. California. USA 4Crawler Web Wheeler I've done a few sets. Clean well and rough up the existing finish with sandpaper, and sand out any rough areas. Wipe down with a degreaser and hit with paint. I used a polyurethane wheel paint from the auto parts store. It held up pretty well, no flaking or peeling. r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad - 4x4Wire discount code Re: Painting [Re: 4Crawler] #810664 05/10/07 12:05 AM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 122 fiat850spyder OP Wheeler Do you sand it down to bare metal or just sand it until primer shows? http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2433028 Re: Painting [Re: fiat850spyder] #810665 05/10/07 01:44 AM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 51 southern indiana O oopssorry Getting the Wheeling Fever always try to leave primer on if possible 1986 toyota pickup rte 4wd sr5 xtracab---bone stock Re: Painting [Re: fiat850spyder] #810666 05/10/07 01:53 AM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 12,153 N. California. USA 4Crawler Web Wheeler Quote Do you sand it down to bare metal or just sand it until primer shows? As I recall, I sanded to remove any rough spots and then to knock the gloss off the smooth areas. Basically just need to give the new paint something to grab onto. r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad - 4x4Wire discount code Re: Painting [Re: fiat850spyder] #810667 05/10/07 03:23 AM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 34 Beaumont Ca. T turkbodiddle Getting the Wheeling Fever I painted some chrome steels and all I did was take shine off with steel wool or sand paper and then primered and painted with a metal paint. 86 toy 33's custom camo paint dura liner black steels 3 inch lift stock motor Re: Painting [Re: turkbodiddle] #810668 05/10/07 12:12 PM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 122 fiat850spyder OP Wheeler Alright thanks very much! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2433028 Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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