How many of you have painted your rims yourself?

i want to paint mine black.
and the inner lip blue.

what kind of paint should i get for it to look good, and last long?
any help would be great.
thanks!

 

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.

 

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!

 

Yeah!

thats what i was thinking.
glossy black
glossy blue ( i have the dark blue mini)

but.
I just want to make sure if i spend time doing a goo job on it, i want it to last decently.

thanks for helping me out!
anymore suggestions?

oh and ill def post pics.

 

Yup did them myself..........went from silver to gold to black...

 

How is that lasting?

and what kind of paint did you use?

how much money?
thanks.

 

I used duplicolor wheel paint. A couple cans of black primer and couple cans of black wheel paint. About $25 for all for.

 

wow!

cheap,
but does it last well? or do you need to paint it like annually?

 

It all depends on how you prep. The duplicolor paint is made for wheels. You can even add a clear coat for more protection. Painting your Wheels

 

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)

 

rossii... well done.. i might try it

 

rossii are those asa ar1 rims?

 

Yup they are 18's......

 

rossii where'd you get your rims in 18's??? they look sweet!!!!

 

anondized industrial coatings.

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.

 

They use to make them for our cars.....got one of the last sets made.

 

gahhh...deng i hope they come back with it lol...those 18's would look nice on an r56

 

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

 

Ah alright,
thanks guys!

 

CHeck this out....http://www.rimpainter.com/

 

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!