Painting stock 10 spoke ss wheels

**Y2KPewterSS** · 10-15-2009, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by NeedsaZ06

Some guy i know gave me a killer deal on em. Just wish i would have been able to fish out the 18x10.5 for the back.

the car.....i miss it so

Justin has the 18.5x10s now for his Vette. I do recall making you a hell of a deal on them

**toi tyme** · 10-15-2009, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by NeedsaZ06

Hey guys...Im P's friend. I did these myself one weekend in the garage. Took alot of work but....like he said, It was worth it.

Before

After

Hope i helped
Traded those off for these

Danng! Looks great!!

**NeedsaZ06** · 10-15-2009, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

I do recall making you a hell of a deal on them

700 for 17x9" Chrome Z06's with new BFG KDW's up front and like new Nitto 555R on the back...

**purged2000ss** · 10-15-2009, 11:27 PM

For the original post go ahead and save for the powder coat trust me they look amazing and get a clear coat on them and they will last i love mine that i got done and actually was inspired to have them done because of sommer86 wheels so thanks man

**Sommer86@6LE** · 10-16-2009, 12:04 AM

^^ wow, I'm flattered! And damn that car looks HOT! There's nothing like a fresh set of powder coated wheels!

**KahanaReef** · 10-16-2009, 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by Sommer86

^^ wow, I'm flattered! And damn that car looks HOT! There's nothing like a fresh set of powder coated wheels!

Oh sure... ignore my question

**blackSS01** · 10-16-2009, 12:40 AM

Damn!!! Those wheels on the silver Z looked fuckin great

**ghettosled** · 10-16-2009, 09:14 AM

obviously this wasnt for my camaro, but i painted the rims on my DD camry and i think they came out pretty good. i think i spent about $30 on the paint and about another $30on the wire brushes for my grinder and drill. its been about 2 months and they still look like new.

before

after

**Sommer86@6LE** · 10-16-2009, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

Hey, who do you use? I was thinking of doing that. I found this place http://www.powdercoatingplus.com/

I actually went to:

Universal Powder Coating
6921 Farmdale Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91605

818-982-0055

Ask for Ismael - Tell him Mike and Mark with the Camaros sent you.

**KahanaReef** · 10-16-2009, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by Sommer86

I actually went to:

Universal Powder Coating
6921 Farmdale Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91605

818-982-0055

Ask for Ismael - Tell him Mike and Mark with the Camaros sent you.

Thank you!

**Sommer86@6LE** · 10-16-2009, 09:58 AM

^^Oh, and I think he charges like $70 a wheel now. Can't beat that, and depending on the wheel composition and color, the hand prep is included and his turn-around is SUPER quick.

**Sommer86@6LE** · 10-16-2009, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

Thank you!

You're welcome.

**KahanaReef** · 10-16-2009, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by Sommer86

^^Oh, and I think he chages like $70 a wheel now. Can't beat that, and depending on the wheel composition and color, the hand prep is included and his turn-around is SUPER quick.

Good to know. I think I want polished/chrome craigers. But, not absolutely sure. So, that's not gonna happen for a little while. I think getting these powder coated is a happy medium until I decide on new wheels.

Plus, I think with the Manta stripe kit it would look good

**Sommer86@6LE** · 10-16-2009, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

Good to know. I think I want polished/chrome craigers. But, not absolutely sure. So, that's not gonna happen for a little while. I think getting these powder coated is a happy medium until I decide on new wheels.

Plus, I think with the Manta stripe kit it would look good

Painted Manta FTW!! Go big or go home, lol! I think mine was like $400 to paint on, repaint the hood, and blend in.

**KahanaReef** · 10-16-2009, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Sommer86

Painted Manta FTW!! Go big or go home, lol! I think mine was like $400 to paint on, repaint the hood, and blend in.

I'm going with the decals first

If I love it, I'll go big

I do really like the way yours is done though

**Sommer86@6LE** · 10-16-2009, 10:27 AM

^^Thanks!

OP:

...sorry.

The only reason I didn't do the decal is because I wanted the whole thing black (inside the scoop as well as outer part)....and I didn't want a pinstripe.

**SandmanWs7** · 10-16-2009, 02:36 PM

If your going to paint them yourself just make sure you buy an adhesive spray. That bascially takes the prep work out. I did a set fr a friend, didnt prep any, all I did was clean the rims REAL good. then I sprayed the metal adhesive spray then paint and clear. Looked good and still do.

**transamprincess98** · 10-21-2009, 06:15 AM

I sodablasted my aluminum wheels then prep solved, and sprayed them with high temp engine paint & clear. So far so good no chipping/flaking etc. It's all in how you prep before paint.

**NeedsaZ06** · 10-24-2009, 01:48 PM

Ok I decided to jsut type this up in here for all to see.

Like said in post before, paint life will all be determinded in the prep work. If you have never painted anything before this might not be for you. Wheels have to deal with elements and brake dust year around so if you rush the process you might end up with a crappy finish in just a few months.

If you are doing this on a daily driver you'll need another set of wheels and tires to drive on for the weekend or how ever long you decide to drag this out. I painted mine on a friday night and by saturday after noon they were able to be mounted.

I DID NOT DISMOUNT MY TIRES, HOWEVER, IF YOU CAN IT WILL SAVE ALITTLE TIME......alittle.

So, after you dismount the wheels they need to be cleaned with some soap and water. After they look like NEW you can start the first step.

The Paint on the wheels has a smooth finished and it needs to be scuffed so the paint you apply will have something to stick to. To do this you will need a 3M Scotch-Brite pad. Red or the more common green, both will do the job. The area between the spokes will be painted black so those are the area's that will need to be worked. You will need to scrub these area's with this pad untill the paint does not have any shine or luster to it.

everywhere you see black on this wheel will need to be scuffed....

**NeedsaZ06** · 10-24-2009, 02:13 PM

Again, you are trying to scuff the paint, not remove it. It takes some pressure, but does not take long. After the inside of the spokes are finished wheel must be cleaned again. this time making sure you get every bit of dust and dirt off the wheels, inside the barrel and on the face.

REMOVE CENTER CAPS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Then... DRY DRY DRY

Now to the flip side. Taping.....

Taping is where you have to be very detailed. The spokes are not very wide and if any lines are not straight on the taping you will see it when they are mounted.

back to example # 1

You will need the 3/4 inch tape for the spoke and the small areas, also the 2" tape for the less detailed area's like the lip and backing.

Where there is silver there shall be tape....GOOD tape.....3M blue painters tape!!!!!!! You do not want some BS great value tape bleeding through on the edges and causing you a head ache and eye sore.

When taping, tear off a strip (using the wheel as measurement) the length of the spoke.