HOW TO PAINT WHEELS! the cheap way

[SRK420a]

Good step by step for those who have no idea what theyre doing lol.


And yours turned out very very well.

thanks man i really try to help out the site

[MINI]

I suggest using Krylon brand paint.


I use it for all my stuff and it settles perfectly.

[SRK420a]

I suggest using Krylon brand paint.


I use it for all my stuff and it settles perfectly.

Word?
I thought about that before just never tried it. reps for actually posting a reply instead of jus saying one word

[speedminded]

I suggest using Krylon brand paint.


I use it for all my stuff and it settles perfectly.

I hope you mean Dupli-Color brand paint which is a subsidiary of Krylon.

[MINI]

I hope you mean Dupli-Color brand paint which is a subsidiary of Krylon.

I don't look into stuff lol.


Says Krylon on the can.


EDIT: I'm talking about spray paint if people choose that route, sorry for not making that clear.

[speedminded]

I don't look into stuff lol.


Says Krylon on the can.


EDIT: I'm talking about spray paint if people choose that route, sorry for not making that clear.

Krylon doesn't really make a paint suitable for wheels, that's where their subsidiary company Dupli-Color comes in.

[allmotorEJ8]

Krylon'd both sets I've done. Here's the most recent ones.

[speedminded]

The amusing part is if you go to a automotive paint supply store they will put any paint you want in a spray can for $15-20.

[SRK420a]

The amusing part is if you go to a automotive paint supply store they will put any paint you want in a spray can for $15-20.

Very true but the purpose of this thread was to have an affordable wheel paint job that you could do using a local store.

But yea......... Thanks though, reps for giving options to the viewers

[speedminded]

Very true but the purpose of this thread was to have an affordable wheel paint job that you could do using a local store.

But yea......... Thanks though, reps for giving options to the viewers

Under $50 to put an automotive finish on a set of wheels isn't affordable? lol!

[MINI]

Under $50 to put an automotive finish on a set of wheels isn't affordable? lol!

Well, I'm only spending about 5 bucks and an hour of my day to paint wheels.


Honestly, I'm not going to spend more than 10 dollars on stock wheels. Just changing the look with what I have until I get a real set


But thank you very much for the info because I had no idea about any of that, reps.

[speedminded]

Well, I'm only spending about 5 bucks and an hour of my day to paint wheels.


Honestly, I'm not going to spend more than 10 dollars on stock wheels. Just changing the look with what I have until I get a real set


But thank you very much for the info because I had no idea about any of that, reps.

An hour to paint wheels? Why not just leave them stock since they're stock wheels and all lol!

[allmotorEJ8]

I had to paint mine since they were already painted when I got it. They looked awful before IMO.

[SRK420a]

I had to paint mine since they were already painted when I got it. They looked awful before IMO.

GOT A PIC OF WHAT THEY LOOKED LIKE BEFORE AND IS THAT THE 24O WITH THE SR20DE

[allmotorEJ8]

Yeah it's got an SR20DE.

Before:

[racer181818]

man looks really good and looks like u used a gun... good step by step thread.

[SRK420a]

man looks really good and looks like u used a gun... good step by step thread.

thanks alot man

[josh42191]

nice write up !

reps

[MeanMugen]

does it matter if i use gloss or semi gloss? just wondering

[SRK420a]

nice write up !

reps

thanks man hope it helps somebody

[SRK420a]

does it matter if i use gloss or semi gloss? just wondering

Naw, it doesn't matter as long as you use the scotch brite pad to scuff it up everything will go smooth as "butta"

[ricardo2537]

looks amazing. gonna have to do this to my disgusting and ugly rex si wheels.

[SRK420a]

looks amazing. gonna have to do this to my disgusting and ugly rex si wheels.

good luck man lol hit me up if you have any questions

[volk_ef9]

good job man looks good

[SRK420a]

good job man looks good

thanks man

[Add-dee]

I actually used wax and grease remover

You said that already, some just don't read... Good DIY

**when I painted my wheels they were stolen off a wrecked car I had been peeping for 4months so one day I swiped them. painted them quick and fast**.

wash twice with dawn new water the 2nd time (hoes not bucket water) Sand vigorously each wheel with 600 grit wash again with dawn. apply black caliper paint (3coats) w/ceramic let dry per directions and 3coats of clear


**this is in no way true only the paint part is**

[Add-dee]

Pic of paint would show wheels but wife has the car at school. (F.U.V.W.)

[SRK420a]

Pic of paint would show wheels but wife has the car at school. (F.U.V.W.)

Sweet lol paint the dog. Nice story though post wheels pics when you get a chance

[Add-dee]

Sweet lol paint the dog.

no no, i only painted his snout and ears...

[SRK420a]

no no, i only painted his snout and ears...

lol

[Add-dee]

Pix of wheels, not going through the trouble of doing them all enjoy two out'a 4.
also would like to point out i painted them 3.5 years ago...

[allmotorEJ8]

^ so u stole fat 5's

[Add-dee]

^ so u stole fat 5's

Read much?... or perhaps you just don't get sarcastic funny. not that i give 2$ hits what you think but read before you make a statement like that. I smell drama and it is stinks. try to understand that funny is not only how you see it but can be attempted in multiple formats.

**when I painted my wheels they were stolen off a wrecked car I had been peeping for 4months so one day I swiped them. painted them quick and fast**.

**this is in no way true only the paint part is** (See original post) hence the ** < i did two so they would stand out!

[97_luder]

well if anyone wants the wheels sand blasted, i have a cabinet and i'll clean them and all you will have to do is is paint them.

[MINI]

Read much?... or perhaps you just don't get sarcastic funny. not that i give 2$ hits what you think but read before you make a statement like that. I smell drama and it is stinks. try to understand that funny is not only how you see it but can be attempted in multiple formats.

**when I painted my wheels they were stolen off a wrecked car I had been peeping for 4months so one day I swiped them. painted them quick and fast**.

**this is in no way true only the paint part is** (See original post) hence the ** < i did two so they would stand out!

Hey, don't get all over him for the way you type. In no way was the post you made legible.

[SRK420a]

Hey, don't get all over him for the way you type. In no way was the post you made legible.

Its all cool everybody just focus on the thread lol

[MINI]

I used Krylon on my wheels over a year, while pouring down rain, and never had any chipping issues. However, after a year and numerous washes, the paint started to fade. They looked great.

[allmotorEJ8]

Man your wheels look great. Nice and shiny for sure!

[Add-dee]

Hey, don't get all over him for the way you type. In no way was the post you made legible.

Well your right< It sounded good to me. I apologize, and stand corrected. i hope we can all get along.