MustangGT Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) I want to Paint my rims black but they have Chrome on them. So my questions is How to remove the Chrome And paint them? Edited October 11, 2011 by MustangGT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RcCustoms33 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 The way I paint Chrome rims is to first wet sand them with 400 grit paper. It's time consuming. Then wipe them clean with a good paint prep cleaner. 2 coats of Bulldog adhesive spray, 1 coat black Sealer, 2 coats of black paint, then 2 coats of clear. I've always used either PPG or House of Kolors products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyeagain15 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I think 400 grit is a little fine. You can use 180 and do scratch reduction afterwards. 180 to 240 to 400. Clean thoroughly with soap and water, use wax and grease remover and a dry towel to wipe down, then wipe down with a wet rag to make sure all the solvent is off and to prevent solvent popping in your paint. Prime and sand with 240 to ensure a smooth surface, blow dust off with an air gun, clean with wax and grease remover, then wipe with a wet rag again. Spray two coats of sealer, color, then clear with appropriate flash times between each coat. Then detail after to remove any dirt that got in the paint, and polish to finish best of luck Quote My F-150 Build (So Far) 2 DC L3 10's Kenwood KDC-X794 (4) Selenium ST200 (Highs) (2) RE X8 (Mids) Sundown Sub/Mid/High Amps Shuriken Batteries Knu Wiring My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMS Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 You mean wheels? Quote Alpine PDX-V9 Morel Tempo 6 Alpine SBR-S8-4 Alpine CDE 149BT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armykyle1 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 painting chrome sucks pure n simple lol I suggest doing the steup method, 180/200 then 400, lots of cleaner and prep, use a good sealers. prime, sand with fine grit. use a good paint, rim paint is over priced and not worth it imo, I've seen engine enamel work fine or that plastikote stuff Quote TEAM XS POWERTEAM HEAVY HERTZMy build- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194454-e46-bmw-build-pos/#entry2914134youtube- http://www.youtube.com/user/armykyle1big build starting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangGT Posted October 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the info. I was going to use a wired cup Brush on a drill. It might not be a good idea though. Edited October 12, 2011 by MustangGT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armykyle1 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Thanks for the info. I was going to use a wired cup Brush on a drill. It might not be a good idea though. I would say no to that Quote TEAM XS POWERTEAM HEAVY HERTZMy build- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194454-e46-bmw-build-pos/#entry2914134youtube- http://www.youtube.com/user/armykyle1big build starting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman813 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 id go to home depot and pick up some laquer thinner for after u sand the rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman813 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 wire brush on a drill= a long annoying process if u slip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyeagain15 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Thanks for the info. I was going to use a wired cup Brush on a drill. It might not be a good idea though. If you want it to last and not flake off like a bunch of idiots painted wheels, I'd follow the steps i posted earlier, guaranteed to last i promise you. It wont be easy or low budget because paint supplies are expensive Quote My F-150 Build (So Far) 2 DC L3 10's Kenwood KDC-X794 (4) Selenium ST200 (Highs) (2) RE X8 (Mids) Sundown Sub/Mid/High Amps Shuriken Batteries Knu Wiring My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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