Best paint for rims? - HondaClub.com

Fenix · 03-05-2007, 10:51 PM

I recently purchased some new rims, and like the look of them...but I want to paint them to better match my car, does anyone know which brand of paint will work best? I was thinking of going with Replicolor.
Also, I want something that isn't hard to get ahold of, maybe I could do this tomorrow.

**TJ213** · 03-05-2007, 11:10 PM

ummm, whats up with the wierd font

as far as the rims go a lot of people say that if you want them to look good you have to go for powdercoating (probally $200)

as far as paint for wheels I've heard that Duplicolor's wheel paint works pretty well, but thats the only paint I've heard of for wheels, I've never even heard of Replicolor before

Fenix · 03-05-2007, 11:51 PM

I may have just mixed up replicolor with duplicolor...thats the stuff at autozone, or kragens right?

Fenix · 03-05-2007, 11:53 PM

I was also considering rustoleum, but that just sounds like alot of sanding...wasn't there a thread that gave a step by step up before?

purgatory811 · 04-10-2007, 08:12 PM

other then powdercoating you can also take the to a paint shop and have then done with automotive paint personially i wouldnt go with rustoleum or any other can spray paint

**EyesofFreedom** · 04-12-2007, 02:27 PM

Basically any Engine or Brake Caliper paint will work. They are formulated for resistance to oil, grease, heat and other perils that your rims may encounter.

If you really want to go off the hook I work not far from Gulfstream Aerospace and could talk them into selling some of that indestructable paint they use on the new G6. It would only cost you about $1500 per rim

pmpedcivic96 · 07-05-2007, 06:20 PM

man if i were you i would let a dealer do it, nothing like professionals paint work

onezubcivic · 07-14-2007, 06:52 PM

most dealerships have a vendor or guy that comes around to do wheel repair. NTB uses the same vendor that the dealership that i work at.
hope that helps. my cost is around 175 for 4 wheels, 17x7.

**SiGirl** · 07-15-2007, 11:51 PM

If I were you i'd just have them powder coated but hey thats just me.

onezubcivic · 07-17-2007, 06:30 PM

i agree. powder coat them. i think it will last longer

03-05-2007, 10:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fenix Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 203	Best paint for rims? I recently purchased some new rims, and like the look of them...but I want to paint them to better match my car, does anyone know which brand of paint will work best? I was thinking of going with Replicolor. Also, I want something that isn't hard to get ahold of, maybe I could do this tomorrow.

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TJ213 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,624	ummm, whats up with the wierd font as far as the rims go a lot of people say that if you want them to look good you have to go for powdercoating (probally $200) as far as paint for wheels I've heard that Duplicolor's wheel paint works pretty well, but thats the only paint I've heard of for wheels, I've never even heard of Replicolor before __________________ Comma Club Member #1

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EyesofFreedom Official Instigator! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,103	Basically any Engine or Brake Caliper paint will work. They are formulated for resistance to oil, grease, heat and other perils that your rims may encounter. If you really want to go off the hook I work not far from Gulfstream Aerospace and could talk them into selling some of that indestructable paint they use on the new G6. It would only cost you about $1500 per rim __________________ Myspace me... http://www.myspace.com/hondaclub_eyesoffreedom Ferio Project car build page... http://www.my2002ex.mysite.com My other passion... http://www.nscale.org/defaulteng.htm

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SiGirl The Mother Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 571	If I were you i'd just have them powder coated but hey thats just me. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/mz_su3rt3 http://www.cardomain.com/id/cdfortune

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03-05-2007, 11:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fenix Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 203	I may have just mixed up replicolor with duplicolor...thats the stuff at autozone, or kragens right?

03-05-2007, 11:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fenix Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 203	I was also considering rustoleum, but that just sounds like alot of sanding...wasn't there a thread that gave a step by step up before?

04-10-2007, 08:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
purgatory811 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8	other then powdercoating you can also take the to a paint shop and have then done with automotive paint personially i wouldnt go with rustoleum or any other can spray paint

07-05-2007, 06:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
pmpedcivic96 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7	man if i were you i would let a dealer do it, nothing like professionals paint work

07-14-2007, 06:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
onezubcivic Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	most dealerships have a vendor or guy that comes around to do wheel repair. NTB uses the same vendor that the dealership that i work at. hope that helps. my cost is around 175 for 4 wheels, 17x7.

07-17-2007, 06:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
onezubcivic Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	i agree. powder coat them. i think it will last longer