I picked up a spare wheel and I want to paint it to match the wheels that are on the car now. Will etching primer need to applied before spraying the color?


Wheel I'm going to paint

Wheels on the car

I don't know if it is absolutely necessary...
but it seems like a good idea.

go to a PPG paint store
they sell and aerosol can primer that is for aluminum.
its pricey at $10 but I figured it was worth it if it helped the paint stay on there and helped me avoid having to re-do the job

brant