19s look so good on the x. good work!

 

I kinda already seen this with repainted brembos as well, so I dont use chemicals no, but tire shine and apply that on cloth first, then tire so no over spray.

 

thats one hell of a rattle can job!!! great job looks fantastic!!

 

Amazing job! I love the graphite color!

 

Thanks everyone. Wheel paint is underrated. When I wash the wheels at the carwash, I hold the wand about an inch from the wheel, and so far it has held up to it.

 

I agree, wheel paint is really good. I've painted 4 or 5 sets now, and they always lasted me a very long time and help up vs car wash, highway, street debris, etc..

What paint you go with? Brand "Duplicolor"? And did you end up clear coating?

Btw the graphite color looks really well on your car, gj.

dj

 

RUST-OLEUM Wheel Paint.

 

Did you use anything to prep as far as chemicals? What type of scotch brite pads did you use?

I am getting ready to do mine and assumed sanding was necessary (400 grit) or airplane stripper, then clean, then prime(self etching), then paint, then clear.

You didnt do any of that and seems yours are holding up fine?

 

that looks awesome!

 

Nope, painted just as stated in previous post. I cleaned my wheels really good with Mean Green prior to sanding.

As for scotch brite, I went the poor mans way, I went to the dollar store and bought the generic pack for a buck.

Thanks!!

 

awesome

 

Looks great.

 

Nice color choice, looks clean!

 

Just an update. Paint still looks the same, no flaking or chips. I would say to anyone wanting to paint you wheels "do it". This stuff has endured at least 100 trips through the high pressure washes without failing.

 

^^ Good info. I may try to paint my stockers when the weather warms up a bit. It is still in the 40's here. I don't know what I would do if i lived up north.