black wheel paint
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Melting Slicks
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From: Rochester Hills MI
black wheel paint
painting my wagon wheels gloss black. im going to grind them down to bare metal at some spots where there is curb rash and im not sure if these areas will need primer or not. also, any suggestions on what kind of paint i should use? should i use clear coat after the black? any other tips would be appreciated. thanks.
Safety Car
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From: Shenandoah Valley Virginia
Definitely repair the curb rash prior to painting. Yes you will need a primer, it depends on what type paint you are using - check with the paint manufacturer for their recommendations. I had my stock Z rims painted at a local body shop for $200. They masked the outer lip and sprayed the spokes and barrel gloss black with final clear coat. Looks great, kind of like the motorsports wheels at a fraction of the cost.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,938
Likes: 65
From: Rochester Hills MI
Definitely repair the curb rash prior to painting. Yes you will need a primer, it depends on what type paint you are using - check with the paint manufacturer for their recommendations. I had my stock Z rims painted at a local body shop for $200. They masked the outer lip and sprayed the spokes and barrel gloss black with final clear coat. Looks great, kind of like the motorsports wheels at a fraction of the cost.
