How to paint stock rims???

[mazdaspeed777]

I am looking to paint my stock rims a gloss black on my yellow P5. Does anyone have a good how to on this? Is there anything I can do to make the paint more chip ressistant?? Should I use primer?

Also I have some curb rash, is there any good ways to fix that. I would assume some kind of sandpaper or dremel tool??

 

[mazdaspeed777]

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[pasadena_commut]

Never done this myself, but this looked like a pretty good HOW-TO:

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/realwhda.html

It might be a good idea to get the wheels rebalanced after doing this, especially if you used any putty.

 

[kold]

I was just considering doing this in a couple of weeks and came across this guide on Clubrsx: http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=373892

Hope this helps!

 

[mazdaspeed777]

Great! Thanks guys. If anyone else has anymore how to's on this postem up. Thanks, Dan

 

[GNO]

I may give it a shot, too. I was going to get new wheels because I want something gun-metal or anthracite. After shopping around, a lot of the so called "lightweight" wheels are heavier than the stockers.

 

[polish_mikeski]

Check the phone book for places that fix rims.... Theres a place across town from me $75CDN a RIM but they weld on alum and make it smooth again and sand and repaint them.

 

[mazdaspeed777]

Check the phone book for places that fix rims.... Theres a place across town from me $75CDN a RIM but they weld on alum and make it smooth again and sand and repaint them.

I don't wont even spend close to $75 for the whole painting project. To much for me now since I am in between jobs right now, so for now just some bondo to fix the curb rash and some paint and sandpaper.

I will post up some pictures and mabey some tips when I start this project for those of you who are looking to do this as well

 

[liljae8]

i just did mine the past week end and i just sanded it with 200 g then put 3 -4 coats of paint then a coat or two of clear coat. took me about 3 hours. the hardest part was sanding but even that was easy. here is a pic or two

 

[Beau M]

That looks pretty good, mine is white too. Hmmm. Oh, tell your neighbor to get rid of a few cars.

 

[liljae8]

that was taken on easter so they had family over

 

[mazdaspeed777]

i just did mine the past week end and i just sanded it with 200 g then put 3 -4 coats of paint then a coat or two of clear coat. too me about 3 hours. the hardest part was sanding but even that was easy. here is a pic

Good Job. So you didn't use any primer? Can't wait to do mine

 

[liljae8]

no primer good luck

 

[mazdaspeed777]

Did you get that grille on ebay?? Doesn't look like it fits to well. I was thinking of getting it but I am trying to save for a carbon fiber one.

 

[altspace]

No primer!? Ikes.

 

[mazdaspeed777]

I started painting mine yesterday and will finish today most likely. Dang! they look sexy! Will post up pics soon. Also I will be writing a how to on this as well as fixing curb rash since I will also be fixing that before I paint them.

 

[mazdaspeed777]

Here is the link to a how to I did on this:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123668132

I will also do a photo shoot either today or tomorrow after I finish the project today.

 

[flynP5]

Painted rims over weekend

(dance)

Thanks to all the great advice, the job went well. (canada)

Later on today I will post some tips of my own.

 

[mazdaspeed777]

(dance)

Thanks to all the great advice, the job went well. (canada)

Later on today I will post some tips of my own.

No prob, looks great. So painted them the stock silver color then? Don't forget to get your wheels balanced now.

 

[Demoniam]

Just a helpful tip... Be sure to add a clearcoat to the whole rim (outside and inside face. When you have the inside of the rim clearcoated, the brake dust just wipes off, with little effort!