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Eclipse GSX 61 · 05-29-2012, 05:58 PM

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 · 05-29-2012, 06:28 PM

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 · 05-29-2012, 06:40 PM

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 · 05-30-2012, 01:13 AM

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 · 05-30-2012, 01:45 AM

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

I still need to polish all of the lips.

jpalamar · 05-30-2012, 10:18 AM

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

Eclipse GSX 61 · 05-30-2012, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpalamar

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! · 05-30-2012, 07:15 PM

dam ricer

PunkboySL2 · 05-30-2012, 07:38 PM

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 · 05-30-2012, 11:27 PM

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

bordin34 · 05-31-2012, 12:48 AM

Here is how mine looked about a month ago. They are a little dirty in the picture.

nissamax · 05-31-2012, 01:37 AM

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 · 06-01-2012, 12:06 PM

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

SHOdude · 06-01-2012, 12:12 PM

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 · 06-01-2012, 12:27 PM

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 · 06-01-2012, 05:57 PM

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

DPancoast · 06-05-2012, 05:57 PM

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

Eclipse GSX 61 · 06-05-2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPancoast

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 · 06-05-2012, 06:39 PM

Sounds good to me

05-29-2012, 05:58 PM	#1
Eclipse GSX 61 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #7996 My Ride: 14' Mercedes C300 iTrader: (2)	Using Rustoleum Paint On Wheels 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... __________________ 97 GSX (sold) 05 SRT 4 ACR (sold) 02 RSX

05-29-2012, 06:28 PM	#2
Proven Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Member #1547 My Ride: 99 RS-WRX iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ If they don't make it... Build it!

05-30-2012, 01:45 AM	#5
bordin34 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mahwah,NJ Member #16443 My Ride: 1973 Dodge Charger SE......1974 Plymouth Valiant iTrader: (0)	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 I still need to polish all of the lips. __________________ 1986 Porsche 944 Red N/A 5-Speed 1974 Plymouth Valiant Green 318 Auto-Sold, in Louisiana 1973 Charger SE Brougham Black 400 Auto. 1974 Charger SE Brougham Blue 318 Auto-Sold,in Croatia Mahwah,NJ

05-30-2012, 07:15 PM	#8
ketchup! Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Honda Member #656 My Ride: Speedooo's Sister iTrader: (0)	dam ricer __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

05-30-2012, 07:38 PM	#9
PunkboySL2 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pennsburg, PA Member #7050 My Ride: Saturns> 94' SW2, 94' SC2 iTrader: (1)	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. __________________ 98 Saturn SL2m - New DD: custom coilovers, slow 94 Saturn SW2a>m - DD: slammed and boosted. SOLD 94 Saturn SC2m -Sleeper: all out build under way 96 Saturn SL2m - built, then wrecked [RIP]

05-30-2012, 01:13 AM	#4
devildog214 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2009 Member #15356 My Ride: 1994 Pontiac Trans Am iTrader: (0)	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.

05-30-2012, 10:18 AM	#6
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	Have them media blasted first... you will thank me later.

05-31-2012, 12:48 AM	#11
bordin34 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mahwah,NJ Member #16443 My Ride: 1973 Dodge Charger SE......1974 Plymouth Valiant iTrader: (0)	Here is how mine looked about a month ago. They are a little dirty in the picture. __________________ 1986 Porsche 944 Red N/A 5-Speed 1974 Plymouth Valiant Green 318 Auto-Sold, in Louisiana 1973 Charger SE Brougham Black 400 Auto. 1974 Charger SE Brougham Blue 318 Auto-Sold,in Croatia Mahwah,NJ

05-31-2012, 01:37 AM	#12
nissamax Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Member #9190 My Ride: Magic Carpet iTrader: (0)	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 __________________ MY BUGEYE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-01-2012, 12:06 PM	#13
landstra Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jun 2012 Member #23278 My Ride: Cooper S and C6 Z06 iTrader: (0)	I used rustoleum on my fence. Started rusting 1 year later.

06-01-2012, 12:27 PM	#15
Erik@R/TTuning Former Vendor Join Date: Aug 2010 Member #17281 My Ride: 2000 MR2 Spyder iTrader: (1)	I used the Walmart $1 rattle can paint on my wheels. They lasted about 3 years before I chipped one with a lug wrench.

06-01-2012, 05:57 PM	#16
Eclipse GSX 61 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #7996 My Ride: 14' Mercedes C300 iTrader: (2)	I think I might just get them professionally sprayed by my friend at a body shop. __________________ 97 GSX (sold) 05 SRT 4 ACR (sold) 02 RSX

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