painting rims..

funkgab · 10-08-2008, 09:33 PM

so my friend wants his is300 rims painted, but their the chrome ones, but as long as i sand them, will the chrome get sanded off?

b00gerflick3r · 10-08-2008, 09:45 PM

You really shouldn't paint wheels. Rocks and road debris will tear the paint right off. Brake dust is also a problem with painted wheels. If you want colored wheels, there's only 2 ways I would go. Anodized or powdercoat.

Jackalope · 10-08-2008, 09:47 PM

I painted the rims on my s2000 and it turned out great, never chipped. just make sure you use several coats of clear

no experience with chrome though, sorry

b00gerflick3r · 10-08-2008, 09:48 PM

...but if he's gonna do it...

Get rid of the chrome. Sand with a fine grit paper. use a metal etching primer. wet sand and spray 2/3 coats base. 1-2 coats clear. wet sand and polish.

BTW that chrome needs to be blasted or acid dipped.

nidex · 10-08-2008, 10:51 PM

If you can get the chrome loose a little bit, it will peel off.

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b00gerflick3r Old School "Lurker" Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 360 (#132 ) My photos: 28 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	You really shouldn't paint wheels. Rocks and road debris will tear the paint right off. Brake dust is also a problem with painted wheels. If you want colored wheels, there's only 2 ways I would go. Anodized or powdercoat. Last edited by b00gerflick3r; 10-08-2008 at 09:53 PM..

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b00gerflick3r Old School "Lurker" Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 360 (#132 ) My photos: 28 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	...but if he's gonna do it... Get rid of the chrome. Sand with a fine grit paper. use a metal etching primer. wet sand and spray 2/3 coats base. 1-2 coats clear. wet sand and polish. BTW that chrome needs to be blasted or acid dipped. Last edited by b00gerflick3r; 10-08-2008 at 09:54 PM..

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funkgab Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,203 (#80 ) My photos: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	so my friend wants his is300 rims painted, but their the chrome ones, but as long as i sand them, will the chrome get sanded off?

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nidex Hood Rich Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: the 773 & 414 Posts: 3,915 (#16 ) My photos: 0 Thanked 1x in one post	If you can get the chrome loose a little bit, it will peel off.

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