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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Default Painting Wheels, Which Paint to Use?

I was thinking of painting my wheels, some of the Chrome or clear pealed off and they just don't look right, even when i clean them.
I was wondering if anybody has painted their wheels with spray paint, if so what paint did you use.

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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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In before the lock!!!
There is a thread with like 400 pages about paintin wheels
Search please
Old Feb 18, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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i know, my bad.
I did search before making the thread but i came out empty.
Do you have a link to the thread?
Old Feb 18, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Go to tech DIY
Then choose tc1
And look for how to paint stock rims
Old Feb 18, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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Cool, thanks.

Mods close or delete thread please.

Thank you.
Old Apr 8, 2011 | 06:49 AM
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Do it right.. powdercoat
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duplicolor wheel paint....as close to P/C as you can get out of a can....
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 12:46 AM
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As stated you can take it a shop and have it powder coated but powder has limited colors also they can wet paint it for you.Or if you want to re dip them go to a shop that is for commercial plating the chrome from them will last with no issues as they go by strict standards and process.I had my metal valve cover done around 10k and now at 80k and looks brand new ill take a pic for you..
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