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Basically took the wheels off, & knocked out the center cap from behind, as I wasnt painting the center cap.

Got the sand paper out (medium grade) and sanded back all the paint on the part that I wanted to spray. After I got it down to the layer of primer, i basically washed the wheel in soapy water, and let it dry.

Once it dried, i used scotch tape (3M) to tape up the inside of the rim, and the edging of the tire, to prevent overspray on the areas that dont need spraying.

I used an Arcrylic based paint to do the job. It was a 400ml can made by "Holts" and its called "Dupli-color" autospray. Its actually meant for touch up paint on panels of your car etc, however I decided to use it on rims.

Shake can well, or leave in sun abit, and then spray it in coats, till your desired finish comes up. Leave about a 10min gap in between coats, as it gives time for the paint to stick, before applying the next coat.

Once finished, wait for it to dry, approx 1 day to dry, and peal off all your masking, and wallah!

All 4 wheels will take approx 3 cans of spray, ie 1.2L in total.

Hope that helps

Thanks for the comments guys, I found that everyone either had silver or white, and just wasnt happening for me anymore!!! Could have gone bronze, but wouldnt look right on the wheel, but im happy with the black! Looks evil! HEHE, Getting carbon bonnet soon to match the rims and also abit more lowering front and rear :rant:

ive also contemplating getting the spokes on my rims black. At first i was thinking of taking it to get powerder coated, but this seems cheaper and more satisfying. Atm they are shadown chrome with a bit of dish, so black spokes against chrome dish would look smick. Car is also white too. The only thing holding me back is if i start sanding them then there is no turning back. Any necessary tip that i would need in order not to ruin it.

ive also contemplating getting the spokes on my rims black. At first i was thinking of taking it to get powerder coated, but this seems cheaper and more satisfying. Atm they are shadown chrome with a bit of dish, so black spokes against chrome dish would look smick. Car is also white too. The only thing holding me back is if i start sanding them then there is no turning back. Any necessary tip that i would need in order not to ruin it.

Just mask up your dish right, and youll have no problems! Make sure you sand back the chrome paint on the main spokes, but will look hot once done :cheers:

Number one tip for a good finish, is to always take your time. Dont be impatient as it costs you more time.

Total cost was 3 cans of spray ($45) , plus sandpaper ($1.20)....

Im not too sure if you did powdercoating, whether you can actually still mask it up???

But this is pretty cheap and effective :rofl:

thanks mate. I was intending to get them powerd coated but think this is much cost effective way with the same outcome. Does the paint give the rims a very nice gloss coat or does it look dull as i cant really tell from the pics.

thanks mate. I was intending to get them powerd coated but think this is much cost effective way with the same outcome. Does the paint give the rims a very nice gloss coat or does it look dull as i cant really tell from the pics.

Its a nice gloss coating... If your after gloss, select "Gloss black"... If your after a flat finish, such as an aluminium or plastic look, select "flat or Matt black" Those colours are usually dull, but can give a nice appeal too :cheers: Makes your rims look like they are made of some trick alloy or titanium, lol

ive going for gloss black. Ive used these gloss matt black paint from vht i think it is on my intercooler piping and it was very nice.

If its still sticking to your cooler piping, I dont see why you cant use it on your wheels :cheers: HEHE... The only thing that you should worry about, is weathering and whether the paint will stick to the wheels.

As long as you give it a good sand, and make sure you get paint that will bite into the metal, and also be weather resistant, your pretty much set.

The stuff I used was car touch up paint, which is pretty much meant for panel jobs...

I will be using a proper metal primer so no paint sticking problems as long as I've sanded it properly.

So looks like you will be painting your rims too.. Do post up when you actually finish the job or one wheel :rofl:

Guys, you can add a primer coat, but I think its probably only necessary if you sand your wheels back to bare metal...

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