DIY Rim Paint

travnflorida · 03-05-2011, 10:15 PM

OK after much research and contemplation i got up the nerve to black out my stock rims. If you plan to do it your self i highly recommend these essential items: 320 grit sandpaper block, Acetone, a high quality primer 2cans, and high quality matte black engine paint, and index cards. Also i recommend simple green cleaner and a perfectionist for a girlfriend.. more on that later: Having four jack stands makes everything go so much smoother.. I borrowed two from a friend and bought 2 more for 20.00 with all paint and accessories i paid right around 45.00 for pretty much my dream rims.. The biggest thing is making sure the rims are completely spotless, thats where the girlfriend comes in handy lol! Acetone down the rims sand until white and smooth.. then two coats of primer two coats of paint, one or two coats of clear coat and ur good to go... make sre you let them dry for a full 24 hours before you mount them.. I am so proud that these came out exactly as i say them in my head

travnflorida · 03-08-2011, 09:08 AM

guess noone likes my car

roplusbee · 04-24-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by travnflorida

guess noone likes my car

Dude........somehow I missed this one, but I hadn't been active on the forum for a couple month (sorta). Awesome job. You motivated me to do this on my Sport wheels (rather try it on those first and then maybe on the NISMOs).

Maila87 · 08-03-2011, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by travnflorida

guess noone likes my car

Actually love it!
But what about prepping. Have you sanded both sides of wheels and painted them from inner side?

Want to do it in white or titanium gray.

urdeliveryguy · 11-05-2011, 04:32 PM

useing index cards isn't a bad idea.. i just sprayed my winter set white.. took forever to mask off the tires with newspaper. but i also sprayed the inside, it looks more complete. i couldn't get my girl to go near my wheels... she's jealous of the z. but i did talk her into painted my center caps lol. alil arts n crafts time

SoCal 370Z · 03-08-2011, 09:25 AM

Informative DIY with great results = rep point!

TheGreatOne · 03-08-2011, 09:37 AM

Very good DIY

I did this this on my Lancer 2 years ago, and still no chips etc. I might have done overkill by 4 coats of primer then 4 coats of paint

tjlazer · 03-08-2011, 10:36 AM

I like those wheels a lot.

Post more pics of GF and I'm sure you'll get more comments. lol

schrack150 · 03-08-2011, 11:28 AM

good job...i like it +1

travnflorida · 03-08-2011, 01:58 PM

thanks fellas it nice to see someone cares lol

ZCarMan · 05-07-2011, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by travnflorida

thanks fellas it nice to see someone cares lol

Well done! However, its really not that important what everyone else thinks. Its what makes you smile when you climb into your Z each time.

travnflorida · 03-08-2011, 01:58 PM

i think i have a spray painting addiction. im about to do the taillights and the engine cover!!!

Nele22 · 03-08-2011, 02:03 PM

Looks very good. More pics of said GF!

Hambone1 · 04-24-2011, 12:29 AM

Sorry to be a thread necro, but what steps did you take to make sure it was all even? Aside from a steady hand...

gr8-wrx · 04-24-2011, 01:02 PM

Looks nice!

03-08-2011, 09:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	Informative DIY with great results = rep point! __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

03-08-2011, 09:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	Very good DIY I did this this on my Lancer 2 years ago, and still no chips etc. I might have done overkill by 4 coats of primer then 4 coats of paint __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

03-08-2011, 10:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	I like those wheels a lot. Post more pics of GF and I'm sure you'll get more comments. lol __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

03-08-2011, 11:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
schrack150 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wheeling, West Virginia Age: 38 Posts: 590 Drives: 09 370z PW Rep Power: 17	good job...i like it +1 __________________ 2009 370z PW Base + Sport 6M 13.86@104.4 ERZ HFC, Injen, AP Exhaust...wet black powdercoated Ray's....UPrev

04-24-2011, 01:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	Looks nice! __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

03-08-2011, 09:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
travnflorida Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: florida Posts: 71 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z cou Rep Power: 15	guess noone likes my car

11-05-2011, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
urdeliveryguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: philadelphia / delco Posts: 278 Drives: 09' touring 6sp Rep Power: 14	useing index cards isn't a bad idea.. i just sprayed my winter set white.. took forever to mask off the tires with newspaper. but i also sprayed the inside, it looks more complete. i couldn't get my girl to go near my wheels... she's jealous of the z. but i did talk her into painted my center caps lol. alil arts n crafts time

03-08-2011, 01:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
travnflorida Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: florida Posts: 71 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z cou Rep Power: 15	thanks fellas it nice to see someone cares lol

03-08-2011, 01:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
travnflorida Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: florida Posts: 71 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z cou Rep Power: 15	i think i have a spray painting addiction. im about to do the taillights and the engine cover!!!

03-08-2011, 02:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nele22 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ashland Posts: 76 Drives: 2009 touring Rep Power: 15	Looks very good. More pics of said GF!

04-24-2011, 12:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hambone1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 438 Drives: 370Z MB 7AT Sport Rep Power: 14	Sorry to be a thread necro, but what steps did you take to make sure it was all even? Aside from a steady hand...

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