do i need to clearcoat??

i was going to paint my stock rims black since i just did my emblems yesterday along with my fenders. I used the hammered black on the fenders and i really like the look and texture, i was def going to do the whole prep and two coats of primer and atleast 4 coats of the hammered black but would i need to put a clear coat on top of this since they are the rims? or would i be fine without it?

 

Nope...I've had my rims painted for a year without clear coat and they have been fine. Makes it easier to touch up too.

 

ok thanks man

 

x2...post pics when your done

 

i will when i get home...i'm in colorado for a week at the moment

 

anyone use hammered paint on there rims

 

Lots of folks have use that hammered finish on a variety of parts. Proper prep/prime/cleaning will make almost any paint work.

 

i have had hammered black paint on my rims and bumpers for over a year now and it held up great, only had to touch up a few spots here and there this summer (mostly from getting hit by road salt)