How to paint stock wheels.

**ohSIXb7** · 11-11-2008 11:50 PM

I am painting a set of the standard 5 spoke 17" B7 wheels (an extra set), so I can remove if I dont like. How do you suggest I paint them , because I am not paying $600 to get them powdercoated. Any input is appreciated,
Thanks,
GMS

**EMAXX** · 11-12-2008 12:01 AM

Tape them off if they have tires on them, get some good primer and Duplicolor wheel paint and go at it.

There have been so many threads on this. Try running a search and you'll find plenty of threads.

**turboquattro068** · 11-12-2008 12:04 AM

yeah search bro there are some really good writeups, sanding them with very fine paper first works very well too.....

**supamannn99** · 11-12-2008 02:48 AM

spraypaint

**Sharkfin** · 11-13-2008 02:45 AM

Originally Posted by turboquattro068

yeah search bro there are some really good writeups, sanding them with very fine paper first works very well too.....

x2

**Obvis07** · 11-13-2008 02:54 AM

i suggest u take ur sweet time and no rush

**gpultro** · 11-13-2008 08:07 AM

does anyone have success pictures of stock rims blacked out by painting and also pics of the stock's powdercoated

**SASKCHAUCH** · 11-13-2008 08:18 AM

If you get a cheap deck of playing cards, you can squeeze them in between the tire and the rim. works great for masking off the tire.

**jmars** · 11-13-2008 09:03 AM

Thats a good idea

**G18** · 11-13-2008 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by gpultro

does anyone have success pictures of stock rims blacked out by painting and also pics of the stock's powdercoated

flat black paint. i do have a post floating around somewhere with more details about prep and such. will probably pop up if you search my username or winter wheels.