Spray painting the Stock Rims Yes or No?

No. Tacky. Just get steelies there dirt cheap

 

just some car soap and a soft brush from walmart

 

I took a sanding block and sander mine down then wiped all the dirt off then painted mine! Pics soon!

 

If i used actual paint instead of derp i would have sanded etc. but all i did was wash the truck (paying extra attention to the tires/rims including inner rim), take the wheels off, dry them really well. Stack cards (get at least 2 decks) and spray two coats of derp on the outside. Flipped them after dry, tape off 'holes' and used the .99$ black spray paint for the inside of the rims.

Works great! One tip though, rip off your wheel weights prior to cleaning everything. Then when you're done, go get your wheels balanced and simply touch them up later. I forgot this step, and when i got my wheels balanced a few weeks later, i had extra work ahead of me due to the spaces beneath the old weights being dirty still...

 

lol he is talking about cleaning them

 

I just thought he was being incredibly thorough when detailing his wheels

 

go for it, and save your money

 

I just used chemical cleaner..no problems here.

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OP check my sig, i did a write up on how to paint your rims. Its quite simple really and can really change the truck!

 

If I spray paint my rims (which I intend to do, not derp them) can't I just leave my weights where they are and spray paint over them?

edit: I just saw that you left the weights on, in your walk through, Monte.

edit #2: Any special prep or paint needs considering I have the alloy rims and not the steel ones?

 

Mark the weight where they are positioned on the rim remove them paint re install.

 

I did mine, you have to excuse the unpainted weights, took it after i had new tires put on

 

i have the same wheels you do. i left my weights on. i cleaned them with SOS pads, let dry, and painted with some krylon flat black paint

 

Thanks.

Just went to your build and saw your wheels (and everything else)

Your wheels look great. How they holding up?

Love the look of your truck, the stance, the clean look of no badges and decals, and of course the Sunfire Red Pearl

 

lol thanks
there are a few small chips from wheeling but nothing serious or very noticeable

 

i think instead of painting im going to gun metal grey derp my wheels.

 

gun metal grey would look good with the green

 

I didn't see any mention of it in your build, but did you finish them with clear coat?

 

I Did mine and i love them! they turned out good and hold up good so far!

 

no clear coat. i wanted them as flat black as possible

 

nice good job