Cleaning up my Rims - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Carcharodont · 09-06-2007, 12:36 AM

I was sanding on my car the other day (prepping it for paint) and I took a look at my rim that had a little curb rash on it, and thought to myself "Maybe I can fix that." After a little bit of sanding (20 minutes) with 220-320 grit WetOrDry by 3M, I was able to pretty much smooth out the rim, only problem though is that I sanded through whatever coat to get to it, and that brings me to my question

I decided I wanted to get them painted black (deciding between flat and glossy), but what would be a good way to go? Would powdercoating a rim be a good idea, and after that could it be clear coated? I am not sure what painting a rim requires but if someone has the details on this it would be greatly appreciated.

ganesht · 05-25-2008, 01:49 PM

not sure how to do flat black, but this might help you out

DIY - Paint Custom Paint Your Rims! Red Lip (Lots of Pictures) - evolutionm.net

09-06-2007, 12:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Carcharodont Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texarkana, TX Drives: '91 Kutani Pearl TT Trader Rating: (1)	Cleaning up my Rims I was sanding on my car the other day (prepping it for paint) and I took a look at my rim that had a little curb rash on it, and thought to myself "Maybe I can fix that." After a little bit of sanding (20 minutes) with 220-320 grit WetOrDry by 3M, I was able to pretty much smooth out the rim, only problem though is that I sanded through whatever coat to get to it, and that brings me to my question I decided I wanted to get them painted black (deciding between flat and glossy), but what would be a good way to go? Would powdercoating a rim be a good idea, and after that could it be clear coated? I am not sure what painting a rim requires but if someone has the details on this it would be greatly appreciated.

05-25-2008, 01:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
ganesht Paid Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Drives: 3000gt vr4 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Cleaning up my Rims not sure how to do flat black, but this might help you out DIY - Paint Custom Paint Your Rims! Red Lip (Lots of Pictures) - evolutionm.net

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