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Posted by: grantsfo Mar 5 2005, 12:50 AM

I have some American Racing rims that I want to paint black. Any reccomendations on suface preperation and what type of paint would work best for a do it yourselfer?

Posted by: Andyrew Mar 5 2005, 01:02 AM

I'd say primer and paint...

Or powdercoat (if it will stick/wont warp the wheel... dont know)

Thats just my thoughts..

Posted by: markb Mar 5 2005, 01:06 AM

Lawrence has a great write-up on when he did his. Check his website.
I recommend a good cleaning, scuff, self-etching primer, and a couple of coats of Wurth satin black. Clearcoat if you want over the paint.