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 Post subject: Paint rims
PostPosted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:40 pm 
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I am painting my silver steel stock rims. I am leaving the center caps silver. BUT idk which paint to use
I would like to do this tomorrow morning. i need it to be dryish in 24 - 48 hours.

So i want to use any black that isnt glossy.

PLEASE POST PICS OF ANY STOCK LIBBY RIMS PAINTED BLACK....ANY PICS

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 Post subject: Re: Paint rims
PostPosted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:55 pm 
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It looks a bit glossy in the pictures. But I assure you it is a textured semi-flat.

A product that is nearly Identical to what I used is Krylon non-skid coating, which is what I used to paint a new rim to match the old.

Mine have been painted for over a year, and through a terrible winter, with no flaking peeling OR chipping. even after a couple of sandy/rocky muddy off-road expeditions.

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 Post subject: Re: Paint rims
PostPosted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:03 pm 
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VoodooMann wrote:
It looks a bit glossy in the pictures. But I assure you it is a textured semi-flat.

A product that is nearly Identical to what I used is Krylon non-skid coating, which is what I used to paint a new rim to match the old.

Mine have been painted for over a year, and through a terrible winter, with no flaking peeling OR chipping. even after a couple of sandy/rocky muddy off-road expeditions.


sounds and looks great. SO, exactly what paint did you use?

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 Post subject: Re: Paint rims
PostPosted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:06 pm 
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http://www.krylon.com/products/nonskid_coating/

can be purcased at any sears hardware for about $4-5 per can.

I also painted my entire roof rack with it after my military grade stuff ($40 per can, 4 cans) decided it wasn't compatible with my self-etching aluminum primer. :banghead: :-)r

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 Post subject: Re: Paint rims
PostPosted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:09 pm 
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alright. did you use any primer?
because my rims are a little rusted and ive painted them before (just silver) but they rusted again.
I was just thinking some rust free primer...Idk

any ideas?

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 Post subject: Re: Paint rims
PostPosted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:11 pm 
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I just scuffed my silver paint, wiped them down, and then used Rustoleum black spray can with one of those nice handles. I also hit them with a few layers of clear coat.

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 Post subject: Re: Paint rims
PostPosted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:17 pm 
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Thanks guys, idk what im gunna do yet. i just dont want mine glossy.
Others look good with the glossy but its not my style. Im gunna try to keep it more matte finish

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 Post subject: Re: Paint rims
PostPosted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:17 pm 
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I sanded mine down to the point where I was spraying on mostly bare, clean (freshly sanded) metal, which was then wiped down with Acetone, wiped with tack cloth, and then wiped with acetone again.

If you can. you should sand as far down to bare metal as you can, removing as much rust as possible as you go. if there is still rust, or you should feel more comfortable using a primer, I recommend using POR-15 Rust Preventive Paint, followed by the Krylon. as POR-15 does degrade quickly when exposed to UV Rays.

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 Post subject: Re: Paint rims
PostPosted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:29 pm 
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thanks voodoo.
im painting tmrw mornin

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 Post subject: Re: Paint rims
PostPosted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 3:57 am 
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Painted my rims with Duplicolor Wheel paint. Just be sure to do your prep work for a decent finish.


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 Post subject: Re: Paint rims
PostPosted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:14 pm 
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it rained last night. I forgot to put m jeep in the garage. Im gunna do this tomorrow.
I think i want to match the color of the plastic gray bumpers.
Does anyone know the color? bcz i also wanna paint my grill that gray color.
pictures are helpful also

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 Post subject: Re: Paint rims
PostPosted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 2:47 pm 
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rustoleum rust performer primer would probably give you the finish you were looking for, it's a charcoalish black though, not sure if it's avail. in gray

x2 on sanding the rims as good as possible

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 Post subject: Re: Paint rims
PostPosted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:17 pm 
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Not really stock rims for the liberty but here are my moabs I painted last weekend!

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 Post subject: Re: Paint rims
PostPosted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:05 am 
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So how did your rims turn out??? i've painted a LOT of rims for my cars, but i almost always do them with automotive paints and a spray gun. sandblast or sandpaper down to nearly bare metal, prime, sand/scuff, then either single stage for my track rims, or base/clear for my street rims. Always had good luck with these methods.

On the occasion i've used spray cans, i start the same, sand, prime, scuff, then spray in many lights coats. usually 4-5 light coats so you don't get runs. also helps it dry faster. give about 10-15 mins between coats. I've found the textured paints make hiding blemishes in rims easier if you didnt get it sanded or primed perfectly.


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