HELP! Paint needed for my 76 Aluminum Rims

[twamd80driver]

I need to paint the centers of my aluminum wheels. What type of, and shade of black paint should I use? Do I need to use a primer? Any application suggestions? Thanks!

 

[Vette737]

I was thinking the same thing. I did one wheel like this...

I'm trying to decide if I like it.

I don't know which black is black for the wheels.

Sorry I'm not much help, but, good luck.

Scott

 

[fl_rider]

Proper application of Acetone

I just started removing the crappy faded black centers from the wheels on my 78. I am soakeng them in acetone to soften the paint and then sanding it off.
I then go to finer and then finer sand paper and finally buff them out with polishing compound.
The wheels look remarkably better fully polished.
Chris B

 

[fl_rider]

I like the color in the slots

That looks pretty sharp.
It looks like the centers of your wheels are polished as well.
Chris B

 

[slyone1000]

Dont paint Rims...........I am a FIRM beliver in Powder Coating ! ! ! !

 

[Vette737]

I painted one of mine, to see what it would look like.

I do have to agree with slyone, powder coating is the way to go. My buddie just did rims for his titan and they look great.

Scott

 

[Andy]

Chrome Rims

Hi All.....Love the Aluminum rims...BUT, I bit the bullet a year ago and purchased chrome reproduction wheels at a good price from www.virginiavettes.com Just found them on the web while searching...The rims provide a look that is well worth every penny...So glad I went in that direction. Just a thought.....

Andy (1976.L-48 Millenium Yellow)

 

[Bill Coke]

Powder coating would be nice for all the black painted areas; polishing the rims would also look good with the powder coating.
Bill