SnowDrifter Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I'm painting my rims asap. At least until I save up for some powdercoating lol. I just can't keep looking at my car with the plain silver rims. It's bugging me. Anything I need to know? Rough it up with sand paper, wipe it down with isopropyl alcohol to remove grease, coat of primer, and a couple coats of paint? I'm thinking eggshell black. There is no need to tape off my tire is there? Just toss a coat of tire black on it and the paint should come right off? ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I would stuff some index cards (3x5) in the bead, overlap them. Then paint. You will save yourself some trouble that way. Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1ghtsn1p3r Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 According to a friend of mine, the paint will come off of the tire after a couple of days so you most likely won't need to worry about it. I would go ahead and mask the tire off anyway, just so it looks cleaner when done and doesn't have that sloppy tackiness for a few days 2016 Ford Focus SE No build log yetDC Audio 1.2K2x DC Audio Level 2 10" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 How about the actual painting process itself? I'm also going to sand the hard corners on the rim so it is easier on the paint (stamped rims, 1 step above steelies) ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 i'm really glad this is about painting rims and not your recent health issues!! Your title had me worried! F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 i'm really glad this is about painting rims and not your recent health issues!! Your title had me worried! Haha thanks brother! They are starting to clear up on their own, it seems. Time to get my ass back in gear ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Mineral spirits. Brake dust is a bitch. So, clean them up good, sand, mineral spirits one more time before you paint. Make sure they are dry, and don't touch any metal wit your bare hands because the fingerprint will show. So 1. Clean 2. Mineral spirits 3. Sand 4. Mineral spirits. 5. make sure its dry 6. paint Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 glad to hear it man! F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeJuiced Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Mineral spirits. Brake dust is a bitch. So, clean them up good, sand, mineral spirits one more time before you paint. Make sure they are dry, and don't touch any metal wit your bare hands because the fingerprint will show. So 1. Clean 2. Mineral spirits 3. Sand 4. Mineral spirits. 5. make sure its dry 6. paint Mineral spirits are very oily. I've used it to get road tar and stuff off, but never before painting. Some things i use to ensure a clean surface is just a plain soap and water wipe down, lacquer thinner and also a tack rag. Remember the final product will only be as good as your prep work. 2001 GMC Sierra Build. Body dropped and Juiced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Mineral spirits. Brake dust is a bitch. So, clean them up good, sand, mineral spirits one more time before you paint. Make sure they are dry, and don't touch any metal wit your bare hands because the fingerprint will show. So 1. Clean 2. Mineral spirits 3. Sand 4. Mineral spirits. 5. make sure its dry 6. paint Mineral spirits are very oily. I've used it to get road tar and stuff off, but never before painting. Some things i use to ensure a clean surface is just a plain soap and water wipe down, lacquer thinner and also a tack rag. Remember the final product will only be as good as your prep work. I agree, Lacquer thinner would be better. Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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