Painting rims.

[adamism]

Hey guys.. I have some GSX rims right now. I want to paint it black w/ a polished lip. What do you guys use to paint your rims with and what are the steps of prep? Thanks.

 

[Omega]

1. Clean wheel with soap and water
2. Strip paint with "aircraft grade" stripper
3. Polish lip (sand paper if it isn't already polished)
4. Tape up lip
5. Spray wheel (depending on colour, there are "wheel" paints. any base/clear will do)
6. Take off tape and spray the whole thing with the clear coat.
7. Let dry
8. Mount tire
9. Balance
10.Mount wheel
11.Drive!

 

[jessie1]

1. Clean wheel with soap and water
2. Strip paint with "aircraft grade" stripper
3. Polish lip (sand paper if it isn't already polished)
4. Tape up lip
5. Spray wheel (depending on colour, there are "wheel" paints. any base/clear will do)
6. Take off tape and spray the whole thing with the clear coat.
7. Let dry
8. Mount tire
9. Balance
10.Mount wheel
11.Drive!

I didnt read a walkthrough or anything I did everything Omega posted but I didnt do step 3. here is the outcome, ps I didnt try to make it look perfect since they are just temporary till i get some new 17"'s but here check these out they are RS wheels not GS but you get the idea right?


<a href="http://www.ecomlodge.com/carpics/Picture 002.jpg">click here</a>

<a href="http://www.ecomlodge.com/carpics/Picture 003.jpg">pic2</a>

<a href="http://www.ecomlodge.com/carpics/Picture 005.jpg">pic3</a>

<a href="http://www.ecomlodge.com/carpics/Picture 010.jpg">pic4</a>

<a href="http://www.ecomlodge.com/carpics/Picture 016.jpg">pic5</a>

 

[Maxmus]

I'm quiet interested in this, what is the name brand of stripper i can pick up at a local hardware or automotive store that will do a good job?

thanks.

 

[98RedGs]

I'm quiet interested in this, what is the name brand of stripper i can pick up at a local hardware or automotive store that will do a good job?

thanks.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88747

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