Thread: Painting wheels

Hi Ty
I recently painted the rims on my 109van,took them off so I didnt get overspray on the landy(blocks under the axles or axlestands are handy)I got a lid off a 4lt icecream container and cut it to the same diameter of the rim.You can then push it between the rim and the tyre and slide it around as you are painting,much quicker and easier than masking or cleaning a messup with turps ops: ops: ops:
Andrew

While we are on the subject!

How well do your painted rims stand up to the tracks.

Or do you repaint a lot?

Depends on what you use.

An epoxy should resist damage more than acrylic. Also costs a bit more.

Take a look at paint POR15, made in USA.
adam

Hi Bigbugga.
I just use Wattyl killrust.When they start looking shabby a good pressure clean and another coat is the trick.I used "Pewter" its a grey,silver always looks tacky.Last painted in july and still look "brand new"
Andrew

Ty use an old paint brush and some Vaseline. Brush around the tyre then spray your paint. Wash off with some strong detergent or degreaser. Instant new rims and shiny black tyres. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]
I am a painter by trade, and used to do this when doing up old cars. By brushing around windows, indicators,bumpers ect saved hours in taping them up or taking them off. Cleaned off in a couple of minutes and always looked a million dollars. :wink: And I never had to worry about scratching the finish or ending up with a jar full of bit and pieces. ops: ops:
Cheers Tyrepower

Hi there, Just a tip for painting your rims with the tyres still attached. I just did mine and all I did was wipe the tyres with vaseline and then sprayed the rims. It was an easy job to wipe the overspray off when finished.