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11-12-2006, 07:46 AM
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Has Anyone Ever Painted Aluminum Wheels? Will Paint Stay On? Any Tips?
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11-12-2006, 08:11 AM
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Don't know if the product is any good or not, but Dupli-color makes a wheel paint. Check out their website duplicolor.com. They have videos of application of their various products. I imagine surface prep would be your greatest concern. Good luck.
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11-12-2006, 08:44 AM
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i'm not 100% on this but i think there's a special type of primer (etching primer?) that you need to use. maybe try chcking out some sites that sell alum tubs or something and see what their recommended prep is.
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11-12-2006, 08:46 AM
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Thanks witchy! That's just what I needed!!!
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11-12-2006, 02:14 PM
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What color are you looking to paint them? If you're looking into the ubiquitous black rim look, then just buy the AR767s or Daytona fakes for like $40. Save yourself the agitation and painting woes.
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11-12-2006, 02:24 PM
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Well, I work a 14 days on and 14 days off schedule so time is not a problem and I was thinking of making mine look a little different. If I don't like the way they turn out I can always buy the new rims later.
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11-12-2006, 04:39 PM
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Uncle Paul has spoken...
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11-12-2006, 05:21 PM
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YOURS LOOK GREAT!  i'M GONNA DO IT FOR SURE NOW!!!!!
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11-12-2006, 07:37 PM
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I painted my stock rims, didn't even use a primer, just scuff the rims with sand paper so the paint will stick. I got a really good finish, just spray alot of light coats.
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Painting Wheels???
