At it again.... Got bored.... Wheels got painted (((PICS)))

[INVNO1]

I just cant seem to leave shit alone.. Wife was painting some things in the kids room and I got the bright idea I wanted to paint something..:shrug:

Color is Hammered Pewter that wasn't allowed to "hammer" so it's got a smooth finish that somewhat resembles a Hyper Silver Coat from certain angles. No clear coat has been applied yet. So they look a little dull. They will be topped off with Nason 497 clear.

BTW the outter lip is chrome.

 

[AustinSN]

I like the flat look

 

[INVNO1]

I like the flat look

Only problem is durability... I'll need the clear for protection otherwise I might leave them that way.

 

[STAMPEDE3]

Pics/vids of the process?

I need to refinish my daughters wheels and have some prior paint experience but do you unmount the tires? Tape? Media blast or just sand for prep?

 

[INVNO1]

Pics/vids of the process?

I need to refinish my daughters wheels and have some prior paint experience but do you unmount the tires? Tape? Media blast or just sand for prep?

Unbolt wheels

Wash wheels and tires with degreaser

Lightly scuff wheels with scotchbrite or 400 grit sandpaper

Buy 2 decks of playing cards

Place cards between wheel and tire forming a complete circle around the rim. (This keeps paint off the tires but allows paint to get behind the wheel lip)

Tape off valve stem

Spray wheels!!

** If you have a spray gun and compressor leave cards on wheels, Let paint tack up and shoot with clear to protect and give them a high gloss shine (I use Nason 497 clear)

Thats my process every time i paint my wheels

 

[Sn95Snake]

Looks good!

 

[BlckBox04]

which hood is that?

I HIGHLY suggest hood pins or something. I had mine blow open at about 65mph on the high way and blow out my windshield and caved my roof in. Scary to say the least.

 

[INVNO1]

which hood is that?

I HIGHLY suggest hood pins or something. I had mine blow open at about 65mph on the high way and blow out my windshield and caved my roof in. Scary to say the least.

Not sure on the brand. But I'll trade it for a stock hood.. What brand was yours?

 

[STAMPEDE3]

Unbolt wheels

Wash wheels and tires with degreaser

Lightly scuff wheels with scotchbrite or 400 grit sandpaper

Buy 2 decks of playing cards

Place cards between wheel and tire forming a complete circle around the rim. (This keeps paint off the tires but allows paint to get behind the wheel lip)

Tape off valve stem

Spray wheels!!

** If you have a spray gun and compressor leave cards on wheels, Let paint tack up and shoot with clear to protect and give them a high gloss shine (I use Nason 497 clear)

Thats my process every time i paint my wheels

That's about what I figured. I thought I remember seeing the playing card trick somewhere before.

And yes I still have a almost 20yr old Sharpe that was about $450 20 years ago.
It still sprays pretty nice.


Thanks

 

[INVNO1]

That's about what I figured. I thought I remember seeing the playing card trick somewhere before.

And yes I still have a almost 20yr old Sharpe that was about $450 20 years ago.
It still sprays pretty nice.


Thanks

Lol. As long as it sprays!

 

[Prototype007]

Looks great to me OP!

 

[CobraTerritory]

Looks good!!!

 

[INVNO1]

Thanks guys

 

[BME]

I like this look much better than the black!

 

[BlckBox04]

Not sure on the brand. But I'll trade it for a stock hood.. What brand was yours?

I have an HO Fibertrends