rim painting question

bullitt5897

I used spray cans on mine and everything is working out perfectly. However, Mike is right PC'ing your wheels is much more durable... I took my time and painted mine right.

Steps:
1: Clean Wheel! Clean it GOOD!
2: Get Scotchbright and scuff the wheel finish inside and out.
3: Clean the wheel again
4: Inspect and repeat as necessary
4a: Tape up wheel as desired
5: 1st coat of automotive primer (I prefer grey)
6: 2nd coat of primer (thicker than the first)
7: Inspect the wheel again and let it fully dry
8: Make any clean ups as necessary in primer
9: Make sure clear of dust and dirt
10: 1st light coat of satin black
11: let it dry
12: 2nd thicker coat (let it fully dry)
13: Final coat of satin black
14: When Dry apply 1st light coat of satin clear
15: when almost dry take a painters cotton cloth and lightly wipe down the wheel
16: repeat one more time
17: let the rim fully dry and inspect it
18: make changes as needed...

It took me over 6 hours to do 4 wheels... lets just say the next day I could barely walk from being bent over lol

I used Automotive Primer and Satin Spray paint and clear

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