Wheel Paint

[punk2m1d]

When painting your wheels, do you need a wheel specific paint? Is engine paint okay? What if I use a non-wheel specific paint, but use a whell specific clear coat?

[CadenceScion]

When painting your wheels, do you need a wheel specific paint? Is engine paint okay? What if I use a non-wheel specific paint, but use a whell specific clear coat?

I remember watching an episode on the speed channel about wheels, and there is a paint kit made just for wheels. I also saw where you can have your wheels powder-coated as well. Look around online (google) for a wheel paint kit or see if autozone/advance auto parts has it or can order it for you. Most autoparts stores have an online library to order stuff that they don't normally stock.

[navylife59]

Whatever rattle can type of paint that you choose be forewarned that they don't hold up well to wheel cleaners. It's soap and water from there on out.

[ajartzer]

On my last car I used Dupli-Color wheel paint and it held up great for over a year. Make sure you put a lot of prep into the wheels and use a de greaser before painting them. I used about 4 coats of clear also

[akatootz]

naw it won't work.. the paint will come off eventually