Wheel Painting

Mixturepinoy · 08-18-2008, 08:20 PM

Yup.. I'm ghetto.. I'm thinking of painting my wheels again... This time I'm going dark navy blue.. like the volks mag blue, but darker.. my question is about the paint.. for my current setup i used duplicolor wheel finish.. do you think i could use standard auto paint and throw wheel clear coat on it? How will it stand up to time?

jgregory124 · 08-18-2008, 08:24 PM

take pictures of your current set up if you painted them your self.........how long have they been painted? what do they look like now? how many coats did you use? did you wet sand?.........need more info

eltness350 · 08-18-2008, 08:35 PM

powdercoat ftw....

drivesolo · 08-19-2008, 06:11 AM

Yep, that should work. You don't want to use just autobody paint if you want them to last more than a couple of months. Brake dust (not to mention the possibility of brake fluid and othe chemicals) is harsh stuff and road debris can be really abrassive over time. I think the Duplicolor clear coat gives it that protection but may change the shade slightly.

cersoft · 08-19-2008, 07:50 AM

When you've put the clear coat on, wet sand the wheels and then buff them up, you will be amazed at the results ...

08-18-2008, 08:20 PM	#1
Mixturepinoy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pacific nOWNEDwest! Posts: 1,522 iTrader: (3)	Wheel Painting Yup.. I'm ghetto.. I'm thinking of painting my wheels again... This time I'm going dark navy blue.. like the volks mag blue, but darker.. my question is about the paint.. for my current setup i used duplicolor wheel finish.. do you think i could use standard auto paint and throw wheel clear coat on it? How will it stand up to time? __________________

08-18-2008, 08:24 PM	#2
jgregory124 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 905 iTrader: (9)	take pictures of your current set up if you painted them your self.........how long have they been painted? what do they look like now? how many coats did you use? did you wet sand?.........need more info __________________ Dyno@National Speed; 270 whp & 231 ft. lbs. 07 5AT Solar Orange 7; MaxGrounding System, Stillen M/C Brace, Stillen Sways, K&N Drop-ins, Alpine Head Unit w/Blackbird Navi, Ipod Interface, F/R Speakers; Ungo Alarm w/Remote Start & Auto Windows, s2k Ant., 35% Tint, Injen True Dual Exhaust SES, First Cut Clear Bra, Radiator Panel, 03-05 Track Wheels, JDM Clear Bumper Lenses, Nismo Fin Diff Cover, GT Spec F/R Lower Tie Bars www.myspace.com/jgregory124 www.my350z.com

08-18-2008, 08:35 PM	#3
eltness350 The Untouchable Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,572 iTrader: (46)	powdercoat ftw.... __________________ Procharged 12psi 431/375 (12.3 1/4 @7psi) SOLD....Tubonetics T-66...@ 8psi....405/398...SOLD....Built Motor...GREDDY TT SOON....05 Nissan Titan to haul $hit...

08-19-2008, 06:11 AM	#4
drivesolo Z-licious Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 1,590 iTrader: (6)	Yep, that should work. You don't want to use just autobody paint if you want them to last more than a couple of months. Brake dust (not to mention the possibility of brake fluid and othe chemicals) is harsh stuff and road debris can be really abrassive over time. I think the Duplicolor clear coat gives it that protection but may change the shade slightly. __________________ 2003 Chrome Silver 350Z...... R.I.P. 2007 Magnetic Black 350Z...... Long live the Z!

08-19-2008, 07:50 AM	#5
cersoft Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 887 iTrader: (3)	When you've put the clear coat on, wet sand the wheels and then buff them up, you will be amazed at the results ... __________________ "Dumpz" : Let me explain the theory of relativity to you ... When we both push on the right pedal, relative to me, you go backwards !! --- [557rwhp 563rwtq 17.5psi]