Painting Wheels, Did Search, not a question I've seen posed Options

[Fastbird]

I'm highly considering picking up the wheels we WANT and painting them the color we want. I.E. HPR5 wheels in silver, center section painted black.

Now, my question is this: How durable is the paint going to be, and how glossy??? I'd like to get it looking like powdercoat, but I need to make sure that it's going to hold up to the elements. Would a brake caliper paint work possibly???

Also, what are the odds of the paint taking if I don't scuff the surface at all??? I REALLY have reservations about taking a brand new unmounted set of wheels and tearing them up.

TIA

[Chanh55]

I used engine enamel and engine clear coat as well... It's still holding up. Pics in my profile.

[Fastbird]

I used engine enamel and engine clear coat as well... It's still holding up. Pics in my profile.

That looks phenominal!!!! GREAT job! I think you just made up my mind. Did you do any sanding or anything, or just primer, paint, and clear?

[Chanh55]

I used engine enamel and engine clear coat as well... It's still holding up. Pics in my profile.

That looks phenominal!!!! GREAT job! I think you just made up my mind. Did you do any sanding or anything, or just primer, paint, and clear?

Actually I just degreased and scuffed them up a little... and sprayed the enamel right on. The engine enamel is made to stick to bare metal without the use of primer. But you can do what kid95 says... wouldn't hurt.