painting rims

[swhite832]

Has anybody painted their rims? What did you use? I would like something durable, of course. I have simulators now and would like to paint the wheels black. Any advice?
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[RumbleFish]

When I had my dually, I just used cheap flat black rattle cans. Makes touch ups easier on the wallet. You could use some wheel paint. It's supposed to be more durable than regular spray bombs. Most auto parts stores carry it.

[Philip]

When I had my steel rims on I used Dodge rally wheel solver paint. This is very close to the orginal color your rims should be.

[holeshotracing]

I had my wheels sandblasted and then sprayed them with self-etching primer first and then black (satin black, not gloss) wheel paint from NAPA. Primer and paint all came out of a rattle can. NAPA part number on the primer is 7220 and HWP104 on the paint.

[swhite832]

Rattle can Huh? Any trouble with it chipping or scratching? I would like something a little more substantial, yet not have to take it to a pro. I have some running boards that are powder coated a gloss black. I am curious if I should go with that or a flat.
The truck is a white dually w/black trim.
The can method is definitely easier and quicker but I only want to do it once.

[swhite832]

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[Begle1]

It'd be bitchin if the wheels matched the running boards.

I think that they have to be smooth or polished for the poweder coat to work, right?

[swhite832]

Don't know...kind of why i'm lookin' for some advice.

[Philip]

You can have the wheels powder coated. But remember there is no way to touch them up when they get scratched or chipped. Using spray cans gives you the option of doing touchups/reshoots when they get to looking a little worn.

[ekk33]

I like to use John Deere paint, with their primer,

Blitz black is a good one, since it is like semi gloss,
plus the tractors seem to hold up well,

It is reasonabally priced if you are able to spray it,

[swhite832]

I like that idea as well, the idea of being able to touch up myself. That brings me back to durability. How about an automotive paint apllied via air compressor?
What rattle can based paints have the best durabilty...something comparable to commercial grade stuff?

[Philip]

If you can spray that will give you a good finish. Any automotive paint will work. Get your rims blasted then do normal prep and shoot.

Most spray cans do not hold for long periods in weather.

Shermin Williams black holds up good also. Its cheaper than auto based apaints. B&W truck beds uses it for the custom beds as a standard paint. If you go with a color matched bed then they us auto paint.

[PToombs]

Powder coat sucks! 1 little stone chip, it rusts underneath the coat, then when you go to the carwash a whole sheet of it flys off!

[JLeonard]

I've had mine gloss black via a rattle can for several years. Yes they chip a bit, but paint is cheap. I usually touch them up if needed when I remove the winter snow tires and do the tire rotation.
I've had better luck with Krylon than with Rustoleum for both longevity and application.

[swhite832]

Anybody else have a preference for rattle can brands?