DIY wheel painting
07-01-2014, 08:57 AM
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DIY wheel painting
Hi all,
I've decided to paint my wheels. I'm looking to do a flat satin black. Can you guys recommend any good products? Ie, high temp paint/brand? A good nondamaging cleaner? Primer? Thanks!
I've decided to paint my wheels. I'm looking to do a flat satin black. Can you guys recommend any good products? Ie, high temp paint/brand? A good nondamaging cleaner? Primer? Thanks!
07-01-2014, 09:40 AM
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Duplicolor products work great....but for a plain color like black...just get cheap stuff.
If you plan to clear coat over the top, it needs to be high heat/UV rated....or it will yellow over time. They sell wheel specific clear at most auto parts stores.
If you plan to clear coat over the top, it needs to be high heat/UV rated....or it will yellow over time. They sell wheel specific clear at most auto parts stores.
To me, satin looks better and stays clean (a little) longer, especially in black.
07-01-2014, 12:04 PM
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http://www.menards.com/main/home-dec...075-c-8050.htm
This is as easy as it gets... Prime and paint and you only really need 2 cans. Easy to use trigger too.
This is as easy as it gets... Prime and paint and you only really need 2 cans. Easy to use trigger too.
07-01-2014, 01:23 PM
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I can get you a great deal on powder coating if you are interested,Shop is located in Santa Clara 
as for diy when i did my wheels i used jasco to take all the paint off then a primer and paint,Now that i get powder coating i use that
as for diy when i did my wheels i used jasco to take all the paint off then a primer and paint,Now that i get powder coating i use that
07-01-2014, 01:39 PM
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http://www.menards.com/main/home-dec...075-c-8050.htm
This is as easy as it gets... Prime and paint and you only really need 2 cans. Easy to use trigger too.
This is as easy as it gets... Prime and paint and you only really need 2 cans. Easy to use trigger too.
07-01-2014, 02:03 PM
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Powder coating would be nice but I heard it was not so good on forged wheels. Something about weakening the metal. If I'm wrong, then sign me up!
07-01-2014, 03:30 PM
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Low temp bake should be OK for forged, but I've heard the same thing. It is the standard high temp that I think would be considered an issue, so that's something you ask the finishing shop AFAIK.
07-01-2014, 04:00 PM
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A lot of contradictory info about, some saying even above 350F is potentially a concern for the 6000series Al-alloy in typical BBS forged wheels.
DabiDa, what oven temp does your powdercoat shop use, and for how long an anneal time?
