So I have been getting a ton of PM's about how I went about painting my wheels and what products I used. So here is a quick write up;
Products needed;
Two cans of Krylon Rust Tough Flat Black spray paint (semi flat black is also a good option)- $5 a can.
One small package of plastic painters drop- $2.50
One or two blocks/pads of sand paper, I used one intended for finishing- $3.00
Roll of Painters tape- $3.00
Deck of cards- $1.50
One can of Dupli-color clear coat- $5
One plastic spray gun- $4
Start by lightly scuffing up the original clear coat with the sand paper. After all of them are sanded, wipe them down thoroughly with windex and let them dry. Tape off your lug nuts with painters tape, stuff the plastic in between the wheels and the brake parts, and then use the deck of cards and place them in between the wheels and the tires. You wheels should look similar to this;
Start out with really light coats, followed by some heavier coats, and let them dry for 15 or so minutes in between. Once you do your first few coats, pull the plastic out (so it does not get caught in your calipers), and drive your Jeep forward to rotate the wheels. Re apply the paint to the areas in need. Double check all angles, wait a few hours and spray them down with a clear coat. I only applied two light coats of clear.
And there ya go;
Products needed;
Two cans of Krylon Rust Tough Flat Black spray paint (semi flat black is also a good option)- $5 a can.
One small package of plastic painters drop- $2.50
One or two blocks/pads of sand paper, I used one intended for finishing- $3.00
Roll of Painters tape- $3.00
Deck of cards- $1.50
One can of Dupli-color clear coat- $5
One plastic spray gun- $4
Start by lightly scuffing up the original clear coat with the sand paper. After all of them are sanded, wipe them down thoroughly with windex and let them dry. Tape off your lug nuts with painters tape, stuff the plastic in between the wheels and the brake parts, and then use the deck of cards and place them in between the wheels and the tires. You wheels should look similar to this;
Start out with really light coats, followed by some heavier coats, and let them dry for 15 or so minutes in between. Once you do your first few coats, pull the plastic out (so it does not get caught in your calipers), and drive your Jeep forward to rotate the wheels. Re apply the paint to the areas in need. Double check all angles, wait a few hours and spray them down with a clear coat. I only applied two light coats of clear.
And there ya go;