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I painted wheels on a previous vehicle and used automotive paint. I found that I did get chipping from rocks etc. Not to talk you out of it, but you may find you have a annual project to touch up/repaint depending on driving conditions.
Ive painted 2 sets with the Duplicolor wheel paint. turned out pretty good overall. No clue on colors though. If I were going that route it'd be professionally done...
Ive also had great luck with VHT wheel paint from Jegs... Forgot i used it once too
Found this DIY wheel painting link with pics that might help.
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2006 MCS PW/B, 15% pulley, JCW CAI, 22mm Alta rear sway bar, first owner---www.SooperCooperinfo.com-a very complete MINI aftermarket/DIY/information library
it depends on the color of your mini and style of wheel. if your mini is blue i'd color match the wheels (unless its eb, that'd be a big contrast on black) if it is black or grey and you're planning on painting the inner lip blue i'd definitely stick with a glossier darkish royal blue and glossier black. flat black on a glossy blue would be weird. and flat blue would look ugly imo. do a good job prepping (masking/sanding) and make sure to allow enough drying time. put time into it and it'll turn out nice. post pics when you're done goodluck!
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'02 Electric Blue/ White top Cooper S So far: One ball exhaust, Dinan CAI, M7 STB, Alta oil catch can, added OEM driving lights, dropped on Bilstein PSS9's, Detroit Tuned BPV, Alta 15% sc pulley
Oh, awesome.that helps a lot,any ideas what paint i should use for blue though?or what blue i could use that would match the dark blue MC?(duplicolor doesnt list Mini on their color match thing)
have factory blue anondized chrome with silver ring on my other car, have heard of others using the industrial coating on after market wheels and to refurbish the factory blue chrome.
OP, you should take the wheels to a powdercoater...the finish is more durable and less susceptible to rock chips. Unless you are shooting for a gloss finish. Just a thought
My dad is friends with a powder coater (I want flat black)
So hopefully I can get a good deal,
But if not i really might look into that DIY website.
Thanks!
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2003 Indi blue MCS:: Alta 15% pulley:: Magnaflow:: Alta Intake:: Euro sport alternator pulley:: H&R Spings:: Alta Rear Sway Bar:: Alta Rear Control Arms:: Shark tuned ecu:: 18 inch ATS DTM Comp alloys
goodluck!
So far: One ball exhaust, Dinan CAI, M7 STB, Alta oil catch can, added OEM driving lights, dropped on Bilstein PSS9's, Detroit Tuned BPV, Alta 15% sc pulley
