Painting your rims DIY

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Also taken from NewTiburon.com

Just thought it would come in handy when people run searchs for it

remove all 4 rims, and scuff each rim...completely, and make sure u get in the corners, with a light grit paper...400 or so is perfect. once u r pleased with what u have done, clean the complete wheel with paint thinner to remove all the finger prints. tape off the tire, if u dont break them down. make sure u use good tape so u dont get spray under the tape. then, begin with light coats of primer. allow the primer to completely dry, and inspect it for dust particles. it there is...use 2000 grit water paper to sand them out. make sure u do light coats so u dont get any runs i the primer. and make sure u have the spray about 10-12" away from the surface. paint in an over-lapping technique for good coverage. after 3 coats of primer, sand again to remove any particles in it, clean it again, and u r ready for ur first coat of paint. think out how u r going top paint, and make sure u get in the corners. again...light coats. take ur time and be careful u dont get ur fingers in the paint, lol. i did about 4 coats of paint all together. i started with the hard to get areas, such as the corners, and the lug holes. then i did the cats on the easier parts of the wheel! after 3-4 coats (light coats) cause u dont want runs in the paint...ur ready to clear coat it! u want 3 coats of clear for a good sealer! allow to dry in a heated area. i let mine dry overnight before i put em back on the car! when u re-install ur lugs...put some masking tape over ur lug wrench, and be careful u dont rub the lug hole and remove the paint!

have fun!!!