Spray paint rims???

[Anita]

Hello Jeep Family!
I own a 2017 White Jeep Wrangler and I been putting red accessories on her. I went to the supermarket today with my wife and I saw a Black Rubicon with Red rims. I ask the owner how much for the rims? $600 a piece! I’m trying to buy a house in the near future and I promise wifey I won’t going a spending spree with buying new rims. She actually suggested I spray paint the factory rims red. Any suggestions????

 

[JPNinPA]

There are many videos on painting wheels. I follow Chris Fix. There are a few other good ones. Good luck!


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[mark sr]

Prep is always key! make sure the rim is good and clean.

 

[Anita]

Thank you!

I love your quote


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[Anita]

There are many videos on painting wheels. I follow Chris Fix. There are a few other good ones. Good luck!


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Thank you!
Love you quote


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[Anita]

Prep is always key! make sure the rim is good and clean.

Thank you


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[Jeepergeo]

Yes, wheels can be painted and can look oretty good.

Steel rims seem to paint easier than aluminum. Prep is the key and several light coats will be less likely to drip.

The kid across the street used that rubberized paint on his sister's Jeep's wheels and that lasted about two years. It looked pretty good. IMHO, regular paint will work out better and be more durable however.

 

[JPNinPA]

Thank you!
Love you quote


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[superj]

I have painted tons of wheels with regular old spray paint and they were fine.

 

[ChooChooBig]

Am I the only one who thought...HOW ABOUT POWDER COATING THEM?

 

[JPNinPA]

Am I the only one who thought...HOW ABOUT POWDER COATING THEM?

No. Its costly to do properly. $250 -$500 per wheel last i looked.


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[JJS2]

RE Powder Coating alloy rims: The alloy can be weakened by (lose temper) if subjected to excessive heat cycles, so powder coat of used wheels is not recommended, as I understand.

 

[superj]

powder coating temps are so low though. i don't see how they can cause tempering issues. i would think the brakes would get hotter than the temps for powder coating.

a buddy and i did a bunch of parts for his car at my house because i had a parts stove in the garage. not big enough for rims but we did a bunch of engine parts

 

[Jagered]

Anyone see the hack of using playing cards around the rim so there is no need to tape off or even remove the tire? Thought it was pretty ingenious...
As others stated, spraying with rattle cans is definitely doable. I've painted quite a few parts on my motorcycles and they've come out great - some trial and error with stripping and repainting... oy vey.

 

[tondestr]

I used Plastidip to paint the rims on my Jeep.

 

[JPNinPA]

Anyone see the hack of using playing cards around the rim so there is no need to tape off or even remove the tire? Thought it was pretty ingenious...
As others stated, spraying with rattle cans is definitely doable. I've painted quite a few parts on my motorcycles and they've come out great - some trial and error with stripping and repainting... oy vey.

Check the chris fix U-tube videos.


Never look down on anyone unless you are helping them up - Jesse Jackson