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ohfivegoat · 10-09-2011, 03:26 PM

I'm looking for some advice on painting my wheels. I have a 2005 GTO and want to paint the wheels satin black so i was thinking about using VHT satin black. Powder Coating is out of the question since i do not have a tire machine and do not want to spend a lot. I have had plasti dip on my 10' malibu but am looking for something a little more permanent for the GTO. Any advice is appreciated.

My malibu with plasti dip

My GTO

jpalamar · 10-09-2011, 03:35 PM

Save and powder coat. It really is worth it.

ohfivegoat · 10-09-2011, 03:39 PM

how durable is it? how will it hold up during the winter with salt on the roads and stuff (its my DD)

Foolinaround · 10-09-2011, 03:54 PM

Ask LPC one of the vendors on here about it,they do great work at a good price.

cookiemonster17 · 10-09-2011, 10:39 PM

check out vibrant finish...aj does nice work for cheap...a think 150 for all 4 wheels

ohfivegoat · 10-09-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Foolinaround

Ask LPC one of the vendors on here about it,they do great work at a good price.

thanks ill cheek em' out.

ohfivegoat · 10-09-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cookiemonster17

check out vibrant finish...aj does nice work for cheap...a think 150 for all 4 wheels

i looked at them and they do appear to do great work but they don't take tires off

nissamax · 10-09-2011, 11:09 PM

if you take your time and paint them good they will last

sand
clean
primer 2-3 coats
color 3-4 coats
clear coat 3-4 coats

they will last

ohfivegoat · 10-09-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nissamax

if you take your time and paint them good they will last

sand
clean
primer 2-3 coats
color 3-4 coats
clear coat 3-4 coats

they will last

thanks man. I'm going to try and find the paint locally instead of having to order it.

cookiemonster17 · 10-09-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ohfivegoat

i looked at them and they do appear to do great work but they don't take tires off

if u shoot him a message he might have a local friend that has a shop that can hook it up with taking the tires off for cheap

nissamax · 10-10-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ohfivegoat

thanks man. I'm going to try and find the paint locally instead of having to order it.

you can honestly get paint from anywhere
duplicolor makes a special paint just for wheels you can get at pepboys

but i sprayed my wheels with paint from home depo and its just as good

all that matters is how you prep the wheels and put enough even coats

AWD GS · 10-10-2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ohfivegoat

i looked at them and they do appear to do great work but they don't take tires off

that should be obvious. if you want your wheels powder coated, you bring them with no tires. imo id go with powder coating over spray painting your wheels. powder coat will last 100x longer than spray paint.

rocknrace03 · 10-10-2011, 08:01 AM

getting tires taken off isn't really that expensive, i couldn't see anyone charging you more then 50-60$ to take tires off and put them back on and rebalance, take it to a local mom and pop place

10-09-2011, 03:26 PM	#1
ohfivegoat Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Washington Member #21843 My Ride: 2005 Pontiac GTO iTrader: (0)	painting stock rims I'm looking for some advice on painting my wheels. I have a 2005 GTO and want to paint the wheels satin black so i was thinking about using VHT satin black. Powder Coating is out of the question since i do not have a tire machine and do not want to spend a lot. I have had plasti dip on my 10' malibu but am looking for something a little more permanent for the GTO. Any advice is appreciated. My malibu with plasti dip My GTO

10-09-2011, 03:54 PM	#4
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	Ask LPC one of the vendors on here about it,they do great work at a good price. __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

10-09-2011, 11:09 PM	#8
nissamax Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Member #9190 My Ride: Magic Carpet iTrader: (0)	if you take your time and paint them good they will last sand clean primer 2-3 coats color 3-4 coats clear coat 3-4 coats they will last __________________ MY BUGEYE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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rocknrace03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Schnecksville Pa Member #17593 My Ride: WRX iTrader: (2)	getting tires taken off isn't really that expensive, i couldn't see anyone charging you more then 50-60$ to take tires off and put them back on and rebalance, take it to a local mom and pop place