Painting E1s...black/gunmetal

[FauxhawkFox]

I was thinking about going through the process of painting the rims. I noticed bagged did his on the turbo car he has. Just double checking my process with everyone
-sand what grit?
-primer
-couple coats
-clear?

I think they look better painted. I hightowered my headlights black and I have gunmetal rims right now. The tires on the rims are done and the E1s have new rubber on them.

Summary: process of painting rims correct? what color?

My friend did this to his WRX rims and sent me this link:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=655832&page=4

post 88 and 89 is something I would love to try. It looks pretty good on the WRX. Comments?

 

[Goumba]

I paint wheels regularly. When done right, any color can look good. Even purple. You don't need to go overboard with the sanding. Just as long as you get a decent scuff on the surface to be painted. You'll need at least one can(11oz.) of primer and clearcoat. Two cans of paint(11oz.) will be needed. I prefer duplicolor. Plastikite isn't as good on my opinion.

 

[FauxhawkFox]

What do you think about the red lip? Painters tape the rim and do the lip the do spray the center.

 

[Goumba]

To get an even red lip would be difficult. Besides. It's kinda ricey. You would need flexible tape to pull it off.

 

[FauxhawkFox]

I was thinking stucco tape but I guess it is rather ricey. I think Ill just go with the black, maybe gunmetal after seeing how Reebs gunmetal rims looked. I just want to make sure I get the paint right the first time, paint chipping would drive me :crazy:

 

[1FASTDAD]

paint chipping would drive me :crazy:

you cant stop. i had painted rims on ym car for about 3 years. by the 3rd year is when they really needed to be re painted

 

[FauxhawkFox]

Decided to go flat black. I like it. Sanding was pretty extreme. If anyone wants info on what I did PM me.

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http://s176.photobucket.com/albums/...ntour stuff/?action=view&current=100_0074.flv

 

[Newsvt]

I think this looks pretty good, with out the headlights being done i dont know how much i would like this, but looks great the headlights set it off!