Stickers or Painting Wheels / Rims

[jdub 1]

I saw some heavy duty stickers on ebay that you put on the rims. Unfortunately, they don't fit the US version of the base model rims. I was wondering if there was some sort of paint or sticker that would fit that I could put on there? I'm hesitant to put stickers, since road rash would probably ruin them. Is there any heavy duty paint designed for this type of things. I'm broke and can't afford new rims, so I was thinking of painting the rims black. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Edited September 27, 2012 by jdub

[Greg_E 211]

Powdercoat would be best, but the tire needs to come off to do it and it's not going to be really cheap. I think you can get "special" paint for wheels at most auto stores in a spray can. Maybe one of the "hammer" finishes that Rustoleum offers because that won't show drips or rough spots as badly.

[mightydog 3]

I agree stickers are not the way to go unless you clear coated or powdered over it is best

[jack 3]

Powder coating around here is about $65.00 dollars per wheel. That doesn't include the dismount, mount and balance though.

[jdub 1]

That seems like it'd be better just to buy new wheels than to pay $65 per tire. Thanks for the info.

[robertlane 18]

Powdercoating is an extremely durable process and you can get some pretty sweet colors to boot.

[dbnspark 7]

^{PlastiDip your wheels. Look it up on Youtube.}

[Greg_E 211]

Really? I've never had that much luck getting Plastidip to hold unless it went all the way around the object (like dipping tool handles).

The other side of this is that balance is going to be extremely hit or miss, I don't think I would try this myself.

[dbnspark 7]

You do several coats, plus if you don't like it peal it off. I have not done it, but I may do it for the Bowtie's (not until the spring).

[Greg_E 211]

I noticed that the dip did not cover the curb rash.

[Lazerface 24]

You do several coats, plus if you don't like it peal it off. I have not done it, but I may do it for the Bowtie's (not until the spring).

good luck getting it to adhere to the emblems

i tried, and it just wouldnt work

[sparkplug 1]

good luck getting it to adhere to the emblems

i tried, and it just wouldnt work

I know this is an older thread, but I dont quite understand why yours didnt adhere?? I did my dodge trucks emblems and the emblems on the spark and it came out great. adhered perfectly i wander what was causing yours not to work out....

[Lazerface 24]

i have no clue

ive done several parts in plastidip (wheels, motorcycle parts, etc.)

it seemed like the emblems were too 'slippery'/smooth and the plastidip wouldnt take hold. it just slid off :(

[joshuar9476 1]

I painted the wheels on my Dodge Nitro a couple of years ago. I left the tire on but deflated them enough to get blue painters tape in the seal. Then i used fine steel wool to scuff them up enough for the primer to stick. Finally I applied two coats of a flat black I got from an auto parts store. You can seal coat them for better protection, but i wanted the flat look and the seal coat glosses them up. I had a few dings ere and there, but it was something i could easily touch up so long as you keep a spare can around.

edit: sorry about bringing this thread back from the dead ... i need to pay attention to the posting dates,

Edited May 26, 2013 by joshuar9476

[Greg_E 211]

There are very few threads that are really old enough to worry about bringing them up.

[Lazerface 24]

yeah, better to bring up old thread than starting a new one IMO

keeps all the info together

[Jeph Swift 3]

I want to get something done to my wheels, but I don't: 1. Want to pay to get new wheels. 2. Get my stock wheels permanently painted. 3. Waste hours of my days waiting for plastidip to dry. 4. waste more hours fooling around with vinyl, lol... So basically, I;m screwed, haha.

[Lazerface 24]

you can do vinyl accents on the spokes or windows