Steel rim repainting
Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:34 pm
So, I bought a set of 4 stud, 14" x 6" steel rims (probably Speedies) off ebay for $117.50
The problem was they were repainted black over the original white.
Allowing for all the elbow grease I have put into these rims so far I am mindful that paint stripper, undercoat, new paint, wire wheels for paint removal and other stuff could end up taking up any benefit I got buying the rims fairly cheaply over new rims (which about $60 each)
I am currently at the point of 99% of the old black and white paint is off and back to bare metal on both dished faces of all the rims. I am not too worried about the outer faces, under where the tyres site so these will be wire brushed back to white/bare metal.
What is the best option for a primer undercoat for rims. The new white paint will be a basic Enamel in a can but with the primer is something like an etch primer better than a simple surface primer.
The problem was they were repainted black over the original white.
Allowing for all the elbow grease I have put into these rims so far I am mindful that paint stripper, undercoat, new paint, wire wheels for paint removal and other stuff could end up taking up any benefit I got buying the rims fairly cheaply over new rims (which about $60 each)
I am currently at the point of 99% of the old black and white paint is off and back to bare metal on both dished faces of all the rims. I am not too worried about the outer faces, under where the tyres site so these will be wire brushed back to white/bare metal.
What is the best option for a primer undercoat for rims. The new white paint will be a basic Enamel in a can but with the primer is something like an etch primer better than a simple surface primer.