i have my 04 16" wheels that i wanted to paint black.....i cant afford powdercoating lol ..so i just sand them down with some 320, prime and paint with some gloss black engine block paint?

-- Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:27 pm --

i really need some help or advise as i want to start tomorrow

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i brought mine to a guy that powder coats. he media blasted them down to raw metal and powder coated them. usually its pretty cheap and it is definantly way more durable than regualar paint. i paid $30 a wheel.

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2005 grand prix GT, lowered 2 inches, 3" straight pipe exhaust, 3" downpipe, 5% tinted windows... its just the beggining...

The Future Ain't What It Used To Be...

whoa thats cheap but im jst gonna use mine every know and then not all the time

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for like going to the drag strip?

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2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
CAI, HV3, ER Rockers, PLOG, Overkill Tune
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2990036

yeah just every once in a while so it can have a stock look its not for eveyday

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you got the basic idea..

hear is how mine turned out.. and be sure to post pics after your done, we like to see the results of others prodjects..

picture-showroom-f69/color-to-paint-wheels-update-wheels-are-now-painted-t20490.html

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2001 white gt coupe with enough crap to make it run mid 13's with 3 bad pistons
2002 40th GTP sedan mostly stock

But what materials did u use ?

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My friend's painting some wheels for his Shadow using RustOleum wheel primer and black wheel paint. They've turned out quite well. We just scuffed the wheel up, cleaned it with mineral spirits, then sprayed them.

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ok for the parts list, i scuffed them with a green pad (like a scotch brite type pad) and for paint, this is good. i used do-it gloss white. yep as in ace hardware el' cheapo store brand do-it paint. (we have used this on racecar weels for some time and it seems to hold up well for that). and some valspar something or other clear.

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2001 white gt coupe with enough crap to make it run mid 13's with 3 bad pistons
2002 40th GTP sedan mostly stock

will some primer and engine glossy paint come out good? i already scuffed all the clear off with some scotch brite

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I have done this a few times and I have a system.

First I wash the wheels with simple green and dry them.
Then sand with wet/dry automotive grade 400 grit paper. Sand till there is no gloss and the finish is dull and smooth.
Wash again with simple green.
Dry and check for and glossy/rough spots.
Once satisified, mask wheel sections/tire off that you do not want to paint.
Wipe down surfaces to be painted with mineral spirits.
Dry and spray color. About 10 mins between coats. 2 light coats, then 2 medium to heavy coats.
Clear coat about 10 mins after final color coat.
Let wheels dry, unmask, and enjoy!

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04 GPGT-Thrasher CAI|Hooker mufflers|Magnaflow tips|ZZP PCM|ZZP F/R STB's|Pewter COMP G Seats|Pewter interior swap|5-Button swap|Leather wheel with working radio buttons swap|Sport Edition KV5's w/235/50/ZR17's|6K HIDS|Swithbacks|LED DRL's/Fog's,|Tinted lights/windows

Thats pretty much how I do it, but i've never tired the mineral spirits. Does walmart sell that stuff?

I just painted my old buick rims and im about to re-paint my mustang rims..
I use Dupi-color engine enamal stuff.

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98 GTP-Mods? Yeah, lots of them
01 Regal GS-DD, but looks good.

I think they do. I picked up some at my local hardware store.

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04 GPGT-Thrasher CAI|Hooker mufflers|Magnaflow tips|ZZP PCM|ZZP F/R STB's|Pewter COMP G Seats|Pewter interior swap|5-Button swap|Leather wheel with working radio buttons swap|Sport Edition KV5's w/235/50/ZR17's|6K HIDS|Swithbacks|LED DRL's/Fog's,|Tinted lights/windows