Well I finally took a chance and repainted my wheels. I didn't go to a powdercoating facility nor a body shop. I did this in my garage. Here is a quick guide.

**this is the method I used, it may not be suitable for everyone**

Step 1: Wash and dry the wheels.
Step 2: Sand the wheels with 600 grit sand paper.
Step 3: Clean all the dust off the wheels.
Step 4: Apply masking tape to the outter portion between the wheel and tire.
Step 5: Apply light coat of primer.
Step 6: Apply two coats of paint.
Step 7: Apply clear finish (2 coats).
Step 8: Enjoy.

Here are the pics.

 

Any more detailed pics of the finished wheels?

 

I'll take better pics this weekend. I won't use my phone, since all the pics came out the same. lol

 

U spray canned the wheels? Hope that it lasts long enough and does not flake off. That's just my opinion, take it with a grain of salt. At least you are doing it yourself. Hope it works out for you.

 

I hope while the wheels were off you cleaned up those fender liners!!

JEt

 

It is special paint for wheels, so no chipping. I would never paint wheels with regular spray paint. Thanks though.

 

Actually I didn't, after 6 hours I was too tired.

 

you painted Nismos?...

 

I believe those are rota's

 

what kind of spray paint did you use?

 

thats ghetto.

 

Not to put you down the wheels do look nice but it is ghetto compared to using quality paint.
+1 Any paint that comes in a spray can won't last as well as persay PPG with a catalyst inside a high quality spray gun.

 

wow +100000000. spray painting generic rims... doesn't get more ghetto than that. This guy makes a thread about it, I would be ashamed and hide it. lol..

 

Ashamed? Yeah, can you justify spending 3k+ on rims that don't do ****? Ghetto is your childish remark, haven't you heard the term "If you don't have anything nice to say, keep your ****in mouth shut"?

Thanks for your info.

 

the wheels are rotas not volks, obviously I wouldn't paint volks I would powder coat them. Why is everybody so into how a rim looks? I'll take close up pics so you doubters will get over yourselves and start making positive remarks.

 

sorry I hurt your feelings let me guess, when you were a kid your mom used to say "if you don't have anything nice to say, keep your ****in mouth shut." to all the kids who gave you **** for your lower than average head and your salvation army clothes. i'm not saying you need to spend 3k on rims, but I feel sorry for your Z right now with this GHETTO set up.

 

LOL so people start making positive remarks?!! are you serious? AHAHAHAHAHAHA. ok, people. can someone make up some reason why these dont SUCK, so this guy can feel good about this. Please! i know its hard to think of a way that this is remotely good, but just try. anyone... please...

 

as long as they aren't nismos, I think it looks great.

I powdercoated my TEs black and it looks fabulous. truthfully, the finish on the rotas is **** anyway. it looks bad so the spray paint might even give it some texture.

nice pick. hope it holds up!

 

Without a polished lip they look like spare tires..

 

F**k the haters, the wheels looks good. I thought they were real Nismos for a minute. I hope the paint last tho, last time I painted my wheels the paint flakes off.