[petes]

Hi guys,

well the title says it all. i am gonna attempt to spray my chrome wheels black over the weekend. :SHOCKED:

before i jump into this project i was wondering if any of you guys would be able to give me a few pointers..:4-dontknow: like, what are the different grades sandpaper should i be using? after painting would i have to bake the wheels in the oven??

all suggestions are welcomed! :att:

thanks

petes

 

[FROGGER]

Oh my, How much painting experience do you have? Are you going to use a Spray can or a true 2-3 stage paint system?

 

[petes]

i dont have too much painting experience. i got the rims for free so i am not too concerned if i mess them up a bit.

i was gonna use the spray can method, but if have a better way then im up for it.

thanks

 

[JMatt]

i dont have too much painting experience. i got the rims for free so i am not too concerned if i mess them up a bit.

i was gonna use the spray can method, but if have a better way then im up for it.

thanks

Send a PM to Ulimatecarman45. He may know what to do to help you out.

Hold on until this evening, I'll bet you get a couple people who know how to answer your question and will be happy to help.

BTW: welcome to the forum!!!! Say hello in the "new members" forum, and everyone will notice you are here. You'll get more help that way too.

 

[Tork Monster]

Hey Petes-
The most important thing is to clean the wheels with a degreaser & solvent (laquer thinner) before you sand them. Then sand them completely with 220, then a final with 320 grit paper. You may find it easier to use a 3M Scotchbrite abrasive pad, coarse grit (red?).
Clean them again before you paint.
Use any paint you want; you'll end up painting them again later anyway (we always do!)

 

[petes]

Hey Petes-
The most important thing is to clean the wheels with a degreaser & solvent (laquer thinner) before you sand them. Then sand them completely with 220, then a final with 320 grit paper. You may find it easier to use a 3M Scotchbrite abrasive pad, coarse grit (red?).
Clean them again before you paint.
Use any paint you want; you'll end up painting them again later anyway (we always do!)

well i must say, this forum is way more helpful then the "other" one!

so where can i get the red scotchbrite pad from? any autoparts store?

so the process is something along these lines then..

1. wash with degreaser
2. scrub with scotchbrite pad
3. sand with 320
4. sand with 220
5 wash
6. prime
7. sand
8. paint

am i on the right track??

thanks for the help guys!

 

[300 Addict]

Good luck with your paint! Welcome to the forum by the way!

 

[JMatt]

well i must say, this forum is way more helpful then the "other" one!

so where can i get the red scotchbrite pad from? any autoparts store?

so the process is something along these lines then..

1. wash with degreaser
2. scrub with scotchbrite pad
3. sand with 320
4. sand with 220
5 wash
6. prime
7. sand
8. paint

am i on the right track??

thanks for the help guys!

You have steps 4 and 3 reversed.

 

[DUBSTER]

Good luck!!!

Looking forward to seeing the final results.

 

[petes]

so i should be good to go with this process??

 

[Ultimatecarman45]

You got your pm...so that should help with what worked for me...but you were on the right track. If you can get the preval spray and stuff from a good paint shop. But, I've had good luck so far with the rattle can's from my professional shop in town too.

 

[CplDaugherty]

Lots of great info here:

http://www.300cforumz.com/showthread.php?t=2734&highlight=sandpaper

Even better info here:

http://www.300cforumz.com/showthread.php?t=2744

 

[Ds300C]

well i must say, this forum is way more helpful then the "other" one!

so where can i get the red scotchbrite pad from? any autoparts store?

so the process is something along these lines then..

1. wash with degreaser
2. scrub with scotchbrite pad
3. sand with 320
4. sand with 220
5 wash
6. prime
7. sand
8. paint

am i on the right track??

thanks for the help guys!

flip steps three and four, use the lower grit paper first, then higher grit. do multiple coats of paint, wetsanding between coats. wheels are a pain man. also might wanna make sure tires are off first, that way you can clear them around the lip to prevent peeling

 

[FROGGER]

OK Petes,

I talked to my painter (he's a PRO) and this is what he said.....

"Sell your rims and go buy the black ones that you want"....LOL

OK for real he said that and ....

""1. If it is really chrome, and not polished and clear coated aluminum, then do the above
if it is Aluminum Polished then . . . . .

Clean the Surface with a strong basic cleaner like Purple Power or similar
Rinse
Dry
(make sure you remove all debris from the rims)

Wet Sand with 1000 grit or with Green Scotch Brite Pad Dry

Clean again with with a pre-paint cleaner (get at local auto paint supply store) or wipe lightly with paint thinner

Should look Dull at this stage

since we are not removing clear coat, just scuffing, we will not need to prime, the old clear is your base

LIGHT mist coats of black until COMPLETLY covered

the tack rag and clear coat""



Good Luck, Post lots of pictures

 

[JeDiHemi]

u've got to post b4 and after pics... good luck mang!