Wheel Paint??

DenverK16 · 09-02-2009, 06:01 AM

My rims are getting very pitted and i have been looking at getting some new ones but 22's arent very cheap to buy so i was browsing the internet and came across this stuff its called VHT Polyurethane Wheel Paint and this is the website
Caswell Inc. - VHT Specialty Coatings
I was wondering if anyone may have happend to try this stuff my wheels are chrome and i was thinking about painting them black i dont really see what it could hurt as they are already pretty shot so does anyone have any feedback on this stuff thanks in advance!

**02lb7dmax** · 09-02-2009, 07:02 AM

painting chrome is hard doesnt really like to stick ive never used that VHT stuff but have painted wheels before if you go through with it make sure you rough up the wheels with sandpaper and prime em then paint em

DenverK16 · 09-02-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 02lb7dmax

painting chrome is hard doesnt really like to stick ive never used that VHT stuff but have painted wheels before if you go through with it make sure you rough up the wheels with sandpaper and prime em then paint em

Yeah i couldnt imagine the paint sticking very good to the chrome. What did you use when you painted wheels?

**02lb7dmax** · 09-02-2009, 08:45 AM

if you go to any autoparts store they usually have some wheel paint or automotive paint ive used automotive paint on wheels before and it turned out bout as good as rattlecanning wheels can just make sure you do a good job on all your prep work

**seth999** · 09-02-2009, 08:48 AM

honestly I dont thing it would be too great paint an rims will chip easily...I would sand blast them and have them powder coated

DenverK16 · 09-02-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by seth999

honestly I dont thing it would be too great paint an rims will chip easily...I would sand blast them and have them powder coated

Yeah i actually just talked to a local guy here in fl and he does this he said that is the way to go sand blast and powder coat so im gonna look into that!

**02lb7dmax** · 09-02-2009, 08:49 AM

ya that would be the best way to do it but if hes set on painting em with rattlecans i was just tellin him what he needs to do to make it half way decent lol

dieselmac99 · 09-15-2009, 06:31 AM

this is probably wicked noob, but I'll ask anyway. Did you paint them with the tires on? If i do it on mine, it cant be down for more than a day or so because its my commuter. Looking to go all black since my stock wheels are lookin real tired. Just trying to learn. THanks guys.