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Old 01-16-2009, 08:38 AM
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has any one painted there rims before im thinking about doing a gloss black with a red lip i found a diy and it looked sick i was wondering of anyone has done it because i want to know if it holds up
 
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Old 01-16-2009, 09:52 AM
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I'd say just power coat them. Way stronger and lasts longer. You can put the red stripe on yourself easy enough. How did you plan on sanding your wheels?
 
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Old 01-16-2009, 07:24 PM
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well i heard powder coat is is like 50 a rim if i had some really nice rims i would but there not lol and i have a sander to sand the rims
 
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Old 01-16-2009, 09:08 PM
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I've got the old rims off the hatch that I wouldn't mind selling. they have a lot of tread left on them too. then you'll have a nice set of rims!!
 
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Old 01-16-2009, 09:12 PM
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high heat paint should hold up

duplicolor makes wheel paint
 
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Old 01-16-2009, 09:40 PM
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how much do u want for them jason
 
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Old 01-16-2009, 11:04 PM
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wash the rims real good before painting. wet sand using sand paper, spray some coats of primer, wheel paint, and clear coat. for the wheel paint i used Duplicolor Engine enamel paint. they hold up pretty good, after 2 years just some chipping, i plan to redo them soon
 
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Old 01-17-2009, 09:04 PM
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well i dono to me it looks red ??? maby
 
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