YeA 2jZ

iTrader: (15)

So I picked up some new to me 19" wheels, couldnt pass on them due to price and they are the size I wanted. BUT they are currently in a wack silverish color with orange accents painted and chrome/polish lip. After much debate I have decided I want to paint them in Flat black center with high gloss lips. So my question is, is the paint process for rims somewhat the same as it is for car paint and do I use automotive paint ? I was thinking of sending them out to get painted but my dad is pretty good with a paint gun and I have access to all the materials needed. Just looking for info on possble process on going about painting them. Any input would be ver appreciated

kyddo112

here you go.

http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php...ighlight=paint

LexFather

Painting is usually cheaper and faster. Powdercosting takes longer and usually cost more, but it's more durable.

Kyle1JZ

Plasti dip them lol

YeA 2jZ

iTrader: (15)

Yea and powdercoating is prob expensive and it just not worth it with these wheels. But I dont want the lips to chip during the tire mounting process I want it to last

ecstaticSC

iTrader: (3)

THIS. Plasti dip is the way to go. There's really no need to prep the wheels and if you don't like it, it comes off like vinyl.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP_IKoxSgF4

jadu

iTrader: (42)

i say paint it to get rid of the orange accents

YeA 2jZ

iTrader: (15)

Here are the wheels if u wonder what they look like.



Does that plastidip stuff come in other colors > And what about the lips I want the high gloss black?

jadu

iTrader: (42)

^^ looks like you can disassemble the wheel and paint the center

YeA 2jZ

iTrader: (15)

Nope it just "looks" like it can come apart but it cant

GEZUP

iTrader: (2)

I almost bought those same wheels but without the orange accents.
They have nice off sets for SC's from the factory for the staggered look on the 1 piece models. I think Petrol has a 3 piece line as well.

The lips I would leave chrome or do black chrome. IMO of course...

pieisgude

iTrader: (2)

Plastidip them. Lol. Mask off the centers after you plastidip them, and spray clear over the lips, so they become gloss black.

YeA 2jZ

iTrader: (15)

I would love to do the black chrome on the lips but I think the high gloss black would be easier and cheaper to do. And yes offset fits pretty good just need better fitting front tires

CP_Ree

iTrader: (1)

I may have to try this for fun

Kyle1JZ

yea man do it. I did my emblems last weekend. Looks great!