Tony Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I realize most can break out a spray can and shoot a wheel (especially cast wheels with no polished lip) without needing a step-by-step. However i've learned a few things that SOME may not know and a few small tricks and tips that can help you achieve professional results. Supplies needed:DegreaserDawn dish soapScotch Brite PadsSand Paper (600-1000)Razor Knife or BladePrimerBase ColorClear CoatMasking Tape (do NOT go cheap here) the orange Rustoleum works greatRoll of vinyl pinstriping Paper or Plastic (for covering) First off....You need to scrub the centers with scotch brite and degreaser. Then follow that with soapy dawn dish soapy water. Rinse and let dry. Then ya need a wheel I didn't take pics of me actually sanding but you will need to spend some time on this. I started with 600 grit making sure to get all the surface to be painted and NOT the polished lip. Tedious yes! Then went to 800 grit. You can mask off the lip to make it easier but i use soapy water, so the tape will need to be removed and lip wiped down for new tape. After sanding and wiping everything off with simple soapy water i use a roll of pinstriping for an EXACT tape line. One of the issues with painting wheels with a polished lip is that most of the time the paint will bleed behind masking tape or the tape line is kinda screwy giving it an ugly jagged transition between the lip and centers. Use vinyl pinstriping tape for this. If you have an old magazine tear pages out. it works great for taping off everything not getting painted. This part is important and the most time consuming. Front and rear Then prime the wheel. 2 coats should be good depending on how deep scratches or imperfections are. I LOVE filler primer myself. Fills in little scratches from sanding or imperfections in the wheel. In between priming and painting base color....i wetsand with 1000 grit. Then start with 2 light coats making sure to keep turning and moving the wheel so you can see all areas. It's very easy to skip spots or not cover completely. Make sure to see all areas after painting to avoid skips....Follow with a final heavier coat. I allow 15 mins in between coats to dry. 3 light coats of clear and 1 heavy coat. Gloss or Matte depending on preference. Then peel tape paper off. Then peel vinyl pinstriping tape. This is where you see the results of using pinstriping. Perfect tape line every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTwilight Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Nice write up! And the wheels look awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 the pinstripe is a great idea. thanks tony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Awesome jerb @tony, definitely using this method fo shoSent from Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Awesome jerb @tony, definitely using this method fo shoSent from Space hey stranger thanks lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeahloh95 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 very nice write up , and that is why they look so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 The detail on the center cap is my favorite part! Trade secret?! WHERE'S THE WRITE UP?!?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 The detail on the center cap is my favorite part! Trade secret?! WHERE'S THE WRITE UP?!?!?!?! hahaa yea we in the center cap letter paint trade keep that hush hush actually unless you have center caps with engraved letters it wouldn't work out what i did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideTech_Ryan Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 So how do you strip them down and repaint them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTwilight Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Waiting for Part Dux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 "This week on the chronicles of Tony's car, we'll watch him sand down his wheels for the 7th time, so he can paint them the same color they originally were. Stay tuned!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTwilight Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 "This week on the chronicles of Tony's car, we'll watch him sand down his wheels for the 7th time, so he can paint them the same color they originally were. Stay tuned!" Actually I think @KidK9 will need to view this so that he may continue the tradition where @tony left off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidK9 Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Actually I think @KidK9 will need to view this so that he may continue the tradition where @tony left off. Ha! I think I'll just add a couple of touches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I don't think I saw this the first time when it was posted, I definitely will remember the tip to use pinstriping. And I still really liked this gray color on the wheels. I can't wait to see what shoes Tony's car will be rolling on next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Ha! I think I'll just add a couple of touches.Since i have a ton of pics of those wheels i can photoshop them on your vert with tons of color options lol. when your car is in the painting stages send me some pics and i'll go nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTwilight Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Since i have a ton of pics of those wheels i can photoshop them on your vert with tons of color options lol. when your car is in the painting stages send me some pics and i'll go nuts Maybe they will finally be painted copper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
