I got all the stuff tonight to paint those wheels black. Anyone want to hook me up before I commit with that permanent change? Much thanks!

 

 

Thats BA! I'm going for it!

 

Read around the forum for the others of us that have done this. You'll want a wire brush chucked into a drill motor, a good primer and the color of your choice.

Don't skip the brushing or washing or primer stages - the paint won't stick and you'll kick yourself later.

 

Can you use just a battery operated drill, you know like a screwdriver drill for this, or does it need more power...(didnt mean to hijack, just want to do this one day!).

 

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f126/painting-wheels-video-103816/

 

I wonder if there are any chemicals out there that can help with the prep process? I know you can't beat good 'ole elbow grease, but I'm not opposed to chemicals either to help the paint stay on longer.

 

Elton's got the answer.

I would watch out for chemicals - those are aluminum wheels and you could end up pitting them. The elbow grease isn't too bad, most of the work is done with the drill. ...and you really want to do it with an electric drill. It's a lot of work to do with a rechargeable.

When I did mine, I washed the wheel a bit to try to get a some of the heavier grime off. Then I spent about 30 minutes on each wheel with the wire brush, then another wash, then a primer coat. Let the primer dry - really dry. Then hit it with two top coats of your choice of color.

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I think the end result is really nice... Though, I painted mine before I got new tires hence the wheel weights showing in that pic.

 

I just got the new milwaukee v18 kit, it will definately take care of the cup brush job. My only question is how long after I paint them do i have to wait to drive on them?

Thanks a million to 96runner for the video writeup.

Mark: did you use a clear coat? I don't want it to look glossy, but yours don't.

 

Use laquer thinner to clean it..

 

get a low gloss clear from the local paint store if you want to clear them. gives you the protection you want but the dull look your trying to keep.

 

Figure an hour or two for the street - a couple of days for the dirt.


Nope, that's just two coats of Rust-o-leum Flat Black out of the can.

 

nice link are there any links to redo a alloy wheel back to its original look mine are not looking so good and I have wondered about this.