Using Rustoleum Paint On Wheels

[Eclipse GSX 61]

I know about Duplicolor Wheel Paint, but I want to buy bronze and no local stores carry the bronze. I've heard of people using the Rustoleum paints, and I was wondering if they held up just as well with the correct prep, primer, and clear...

[Proven]

I used a high heat grill paint for my wheels years ago with no issues at all since. Check to see if you can find that in bronze. Wheels heat up a lot which I believe is the reason why you see guys with chipping / peeling from using any ol outdoor brand. If Rustoleum has a high temp grade you may be ok but unfortunately have no experience with it.

[DPancoast]

With proper prep, I've had success with krylon before and if you ask me, rustoleum is better than krylon so I'd think you'll be fine. Just need a good clear and good prep!

[devildog214]

i think the duplicolor paint is worth searching for, then again its all in the prep. Ive painted two sets of wheels with duplicolor rim paint and rim clear and since i stripped/sandblasted the rims and used aluminum etch primer they really last unlike kids who just scotchbrite their stockers and throw 4 coats on in an hour and have to "touch up" their rims every month. Well im sure if you prep it well enough it shouldn't matter what paint you use.

[bordin34]

I used Rustoleum paint to refinish my wheels. So far they havent chipped and have been subject to an AutoX and some triple digit stops.
To refinished the wheels I took the following steps. The paint I used was semi-gloss rustoleum spray cans.
- Cleaned the **** out of the wheels with soap and water
- cleaned more
- scuffed with red scotchbrite pads
- cleaned more
- masked a ton
- sprayed the paint, about 5 light coats on each
- let dry
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j172/Charger34/402630_10150460693240936_677815935_8852801_1724624 885_n.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j172/Charger34/404477_10150460704115936_677815935_8852828_1310548 093_n.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j172/Charger34/394682_10150460705080936_677815935_8852831_1195063 338_n.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j172/Charger34/394395_10150460708050936_677815935_8852836_2123331 920_n.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j172/Charger34/397109_10150467785545936_677815935_8878911_1302329 592_n.jpg
I still need to polish all of the lips.

[jpalamar]

Have them media blasted first... you will thank me later.

[Eclipse GSX 61]

Have them media blasted first... you will thank me later.

I used to powdercoat so I know all about prep. Thanks for the tip though.

[ketchup!]

dam ricer

[PunkboySL2]

I've spray bombed a couple sets of wheels. I had good luck with the ones that I cleaned and cleared (even if it's spray bomb clear). They've held up pretty well.

[SHOdude]

make sure theres no tire shine on them... I dont know how i learned that 0_o

[bordin34]

Here is how mine looked about a month ago. They are a little dirty in the picture.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j172/Charger34/P5050127.jpg

[nissamax]

i painted my wheels duplicolor bronze i had to order it but was well worth it the paint held up all summer and winter. i prepped good and put alot of coats

[landstra]

I used rustoleum on my fence. Started rusting 1 year later.

[SHOdude]

You have to remember to be patient with those metallic paints, use a lot of very thin coats or else it will look like ****. Also I would lay the wheel down, since it's metallic it's thicker so more prone to drips. How do I know this? I used to use a lot of spray paint.

[Erik@R/TTuning]

I used the Walmart $1 rattle can paint on my wheels. They lasted about 3 years before I chipped one with a lug wrench.

[Eclipse GSX 61]

I think I might just get them professionally sprayed by my friend at a body shop.

[DPancoast]

Vibrant finish on facebook does pretty awesome legit work if you are looking at options

[Eclipse GSX 61]

Vibrant finish on facebook does pretty awesome legit work if you are looking at options

Talked to them. I'm having my friend do them who works at a small body shop.

[DPancoast]

Sounds good to me