Paint rims

[2Slow4U_Noob]

I want to paint my rims, but not sure how or even where to get the paint and tools. What kind of paint do I need? Wheres a good/cheap place to get it? Do i need to remove the rims from the tire? about how much does this cost and how long does it take? Thanks for your help guys.

[Kanibal]

you could always get the stuff in the can. there are a few places that sell it like duplicolor. thats about the cheapest way to go without sacrificing too much quality.
the more professional way to co about it would be to powdercoating its sprayed on then baked. this is much nicer and stronger than the spray can and it can be any color you want. it is however more costly and has to be left too proffesionals. but you get what you pay for.
while you dont have to remove the tire for the spray can it is strongly recomended for a nicer result. as far as tools go it depends on how nice you want your results to be. to do it right you will require a few cleaners some sandpaper or steel wool and maybe some masking tape depending on your wheels.
just remember when painting anything the first rule is the better you prep the better your paint will be.
I personally whould go with a powdercoat just because its way nicer than a spray can and its stronger its just not as easy on the wallet.
I personally have not done any of this so I cant give you a price quote.
as far as time it depends on many things such as your skill level, humidity, drying time between coats, prep time, number of coats needed, and so on and so forth.
and for powdercoating it depends on the shop and how busy they are.

[PeanutM&MsRgood4u]

Why would you WANT to paint your rims?

[Kanibal]

there are plenty of resons to paint rims, restoration, painted spokes to match the color of the car, or if you want an aftermarket wheel and not have to see the same wheels on another car.

you must never and I mean never paint your stock wheels black cuz you think it looks jdm style. if you do your a ricer and an assface.

[PeanutM&MsRgood4u]

Originally Posted by Kanibal

there are plenty of resons to paint rims, restoration, painted spokes to match the color of the car, or if you want an aftermarket wheel and not have to see the same wheels on another car.

you must never and I mean never paint your stock wheels black cuz you think it looks jdm style. if you do your a ricer and an assface.

Im sorry what I meant to say is "Why would anyone with a sense of style, want to paint their rims." No, j/k. Seriously though somethings just aren't meant to be changed black rubber on tires is one, and gold/chrome/metalic/graphite rims are the other. They are supposed to look metal, not plastic. Of course if you WANT to drive something that looks like "Barbie's Dream Car" then go right ahead.

[Kanibal]

painted spokes is nothing new its been around for years.
gold/metalic/graphite shouldn't be painted? now you dont actually think that is the natural color of the wheel do you? they're already painted. but lets face it some wheels dont come from the factory with every color option available. so what if you want a wheel that only comes in a silver or chrome finish? silver or chrome may not look good on your car. so your best bet would be to get the wheels painted or powdercoated in the finish that looks best on your car.
lets say you want a a wheel that comes in a polished finish, but has no other finishes. painted or powdercoated spokes with a polished lip is a choice that many wheel manufacturers are offering on some wheels. but its not an option on every wheel.
All painting or powdercoating a wheel does is bridge the gap between a wheel offered in two finished and a wheel offered in any finish you want.
and as far as black rubber on tires goes, whitewalls and redlines are not all black.

[PeanutM&MsRgood4u]

Originally Posted by Kanibal

painted spokes is nothing new its been around for years.

I guess since its not new that makes it stylish?

gold/metalic/graphite shouldn't be painted? now you dont actually think that is the natural color of the wheel do you? they're already painted.

Yeah, actually I do. In most cases rims are either polished, or electro-plated metal. Thats not painting. I do occasionally see metal flake painted rims that are meant to look metal, but its obvious its paint, and again I said "gold/metalic/graphite SHOULDN'T be painted", I never claimed that it doesn't happen.

but lets face it some wheels dont come from the factory with every color option available. so what if you want a wheel that only comes in a silver or chrome finish? silver or chrome may not look good on your car. so your best bet would be to get the wheels painted or powdercoated in the finish that looks best on your car.
lets say you want a a wheel that comes in a polished finish, but has no other finishes. painted or powdercoated spokes with a polished lip is a choice that many wheel manufacturers are offering on some wheels. but its not an option on every wheel.
All painting or powdercoating a wheel does is bridge the gap between a wheel offered in two finished and a wheel offered in any finish you want.

Ya. Like I said if you WANT to drive Barbie's Dream car, with plastic rims, go right ahead.

and as far as black rubber on tires goes, whitewalls and redlines are not all black.

Where did I say that a tire has to be ALL black?

[Kanibal]

wow you really do have no Idea just what the hell you are talking about.
who said anything about plastic rims?
and you clearly have no clue as to how bronze/metallic/graphite/silver/hyperblack/flatblack finishes are applied to wheels. suprize it's powdercoating!
and sorry bub but most rims are not polished or chromed, most of them are powdercoated(unless the wheels are intended for muscle cars, customs, or trucks).
do you even know what electroplating is?
its used for chrome, gold(real gold), and high luster nickle plating. not everyone wants shiney rims and thats all polishing and plating will get you.
chrome and polished finishes are strictly for looks ,granted powdercoating is also for looks it does not oxidize like polished finishes this means less time cleaning and repolishing, and its not as heavy or expensive as chrome. chrome is stronger but if not done right it can crack, flake, or pit. when this happens the defective wheel will have to go through the entire plating process again.
now on the topic of painting this is the cheapest of all the options.its almost the same result as powdercoating but nowhere near as strong. which means it will chip or crack but it can be fixed with touch up paint.
I suggest you look all this up on the internet before you shoot your mouth off again.

[PeanutM&MsRgood4u]

Originally Posted by Kanibal

wow you really do have no Idea just what the hell you are talking about.
who said anything about plastic rims?

Ok, granted that was supposed to say "with rims that look plastic", but being asinine over details is retarded

and you clearly have no clue as to how bronze/metallic/graphite/silver/hyperblack/flatblack finishes are applied to wheels. suprize it's powdercoating!

Sure and the trick aluminum rims that a used by dragsters and muscle cars are aluminum to save weight but painted to look more aluminum.

and sorry bub but most rims are not polished or chromed, most of them are powdercoated(unless the wheels are intended for muscle cars, customs, or trucks).

sure if you want to ignore every single rim made before about 1989 when powder coating first became available and inexpensive enough for consumers. Plus polish isnt so much for finishing as it is to prevent the metal from oxidizing.

do you even know what electroplating is?
its used for chrome, gold(real gold), and high luster nickle plating. not everyone wants shiney rims and thats all polishing and plating will get you.

Well I do, but you sure don't seem to. Electro-plating is the process of pushing a metal (usually, it also works for graphite) that wants to oxidize onto a metal that wants to reduct using an electrical current. Any metal will work; copper, chrome, gold, and nickel just happen to be some of the more popular metals. If you wanted to you could electroplate your rims with Tungsten. I not only understand WHAT it is but have actually done it on multiple occasions in college MET, chemistry, physics, AND materials classes.

chrome and polished finishes are strictly for looks ,granted powdercoating is also for looks it does not oxidize like polished finishes this means less time cleaning and repolishing, and its not as heavy or expensive as chrome.

Actually chrome serves the purpose of protecting steel from rust. Also its no more expensive than powdercoating, the only thing that makes it more expensive is when you go crazy and electroplate copper, then nickel, then chrome (some people do this to make the finish stronger). As for powdercoating not oxidizing, your acutally way off base, if left in the sun and not protected powdercoating will oxidize just like everything else. In fact I have a friend who was thinking about getting his 1971 240-Z repainted because he had the whole body powedercoated about 5 years ago and it wasn't shiny anymore. After discovering he left it outside all the time I told him to use a de-oxidizer, polish, and wax once a year to keep it looking clean. Now its bright and shiny.

[PeanutM&MsRgood4u]

chrome is stronger but if not done right it can crack, flake, or pit.

Dude, serious, anything not done right will fall apart.

when this happens the defective wheel will have to go through the entire plating process again.

True, but unless you want the metal under the powdercoating to rust, when it chips, you have to do the same thing.

now on the topic of painting this is the cheapest of all the options.its almost the same result as powdercoating but nowhere near as strong. which means it will chip or crack but it can be fixed with touch up paint.

Kinda like if your dog took a crap in your yard, and in order to cover it up you covered your entire yard in a layer of manure.

I suggest you look all this up on the internet before you shoot your mouth off again.

ya, I could do that, or since I have been working summers in my uncles import car shop, for over 10 years, and hanging out with guys with 50+ years of experience, and I know what the hell I'm talking about, I could just tell you to piss off.
Ya, I think thats what I'm gonna do.
On a more personal note, becoming angry, and beligerant when someone's opinion is different than yours is, IMHO immature, and childish. If you want to believe that powder coating is the right way to go, then more power to ya. I was mearly staiting my OPINION as to rims not looking good when "painted".

[Kanibal]

last I checked the guy who started this thread wasn't asking for opinions. he asked how to and I told him his options.
thats when you jumped in stating your negative opinions. being no help to the guy. and you call me asinine.
just because you dont like the way it looks. doesn't mean he's not going to paint his rims.
oh ten summers helping your uncle. Im sooo impressed you should ask him to teach you about humility. just because they have 50 plus years of experience doesn't mean you have that much experience. clearly you have a lot of growing up to do. im guessing your still a teenager, because you obviously want to turn this into a dick measuring contest. if your not a teenager your cockyness really does make you look ignorant. kinda sad really.
your full of opinions, but opinions are like assholes. and like an asshole your pretty much full of shit.

now clearly the thread starter has either painted his rims or givin up. so I would say this thread is over.