What kind of paint for wheels?

archerytarget · 07-04-2009, 01:10 PM

Those of you that have painted their wheels black what paint/primer etc. did you use and how long have the wheels been painted? also how are they holding up and what do you put them through (hardcore offroading, trails, streets, etc.). just trying figure out what paint and primer i should use..thanks in advance

Brunes · 07-04-2009, 01:16 PM

Been posted in more than a few black wheel threads....

I used Duplicolor Sandable Black primer and Duplicolor Satin Black rattle cans. JUST touched them up today after about 12-13 months of regular on street use and moderate off roading.

Had mainly trail pinstripes and a few places on the lip of the rim with paint chips-and I'll attribute all of those to wheeling.

archerytarget · 07-04-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunes

Been posted in more than a few black wheel threads....

I used Duplicolor Sandable Black primer and Duplicolor Satin Black rattle cans. JUST touched them up today after about 12-13 months of regular on street use and moderate off roading.

Had mainly trail pinstripes and a few places on the lip of the rim with paint chips-and I'll attribute all of those to wheeling.

ive looked through some threads and can find a few, but i just want to get all the info together in here..

sounds like yours are holding out pretty good..how bad was the chipping?

Brunes · 07-04-2009, 02:34 PM

Very minor- and as opposed to chips it was more like longer, deep scrapes.

Not more than 1/8 of an inch into the face of the rim right at the lip where tire meets rim. They were easily repaired with a few shots from a rattle can.

Scottcrumley24 · 07-05-2009, 02:32 PM

I primed mine 1st with Rustoleum Auto Primer, then put on a couple coats of Rustoleum Wheel Paint...Turned out fine!

tigerfan00 · 07-05-2009, 02:34 PM

no primer

rustoleum hammered black (not rattle can)

i used a air gun to spray mine...did 2 coats

the paint held up to anything i could put my truck thru...no issues whatsoever...no chipping bubbling anything...

07-04-2009, 01:10 PM	#1
archerytarget Senior Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3982 Location: College Station, TX Gender: Dude Posts: 267 01 PreRunner SR5 2001 Access Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 Brush guard, KC HiLites SlimLites, Chrome tube side steps, Deck plate mod, Cobra 19 Ultra III, 2' cb antenna, Painted black stock wheels, TSC toolbox, Sprayed-on bedliner, Trailer hitch, Homemade headache rack with rear lights, spidertrax spacers, 3" coilover lift	What kind of paint for wheels? Those of you that have painted their wheels black what paint/primer etc. did you use and how long have the wheels been painted? also how are they holding up and what do you put them through (hardcore offroading, trails, streets, etc.). just trying figure out what paint and primer i should use..thanks in advance __________________

07-04-2009, 01:16 PM	#2
Brunes Pray for CG1705 and the Cobra Crew Name: Mark Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle, Florida Age: 25 Gender: Dude Posts: 5,678 08 Red/Graphite and Black 2008 Access Cab Manual 1GR-FE: 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Black Billet Grill, Black Rims, IPod Adapter, Red and Black Wet Okole Seats, Black Weathertechs. 885's and TC UCAs and Wheelers 3 pack AAL with OME Shocks and extended brake lines. Revenge Fabrication 82" Kickout sliders	Been posted in more than a few black wheel threads.... I used Duplicolor Sandable Black primer and Duplicolor Satin Black rattle cans. JUST touched them up today after about 12-13 months of regular on street use and moderate off roading. Had mainly trail pinstripes and a few places on the lip of the rim with paint chips-and I'll attribute all of those to wheeling. __________________ Namaste Brunes

07-04-2009, 02:34 PM	#4
Brunes Pray for CG1705 and the Cobra Crew Name: Mark Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle, Florida Age: 25 Gender: Dude Posts: 5,678 08 Red/Graphite and Black 2008 Access Cab Manual 1GR-FE: 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Black Billet Grill, Black Rims, IPod Adapter, Red and Black Wet Okole Seats, Black Weathertechs. 885's and TC UCAs and Wheelers 3 pack AAL with OME Shocks and extended brake lines. Revenge Fabrication 82" Kickout sliders	Very minor- and as opposed to chips it was more like longer, deep scrapes. Not more than 1/8 of an inch into the face of the rim right at the lip where tire meets rim. They were easily repaired with a few shots from a rattle can. __________________ Namaste Brunes

07-05-2009, 02:34 PM	#6
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