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Cali_Camaro_SS · 12-27-2010, 12:03 AM

Hey I was wondering if anybody id say like within 50-60 miles of Woodland Hills has painted there rims themselves and wouldn't mind helping me paint mine, I really want to do it but cost to much and am way to scared to do it my self.
We wouldn't have to do them all in 1 day maybe like 2 in 1 day then Ill come back later and do the other 2. Ill be glad to pay a little or bring some food and drinks and Id love to help out to and get some advice and stuff

Thank you and hopefully one very friendly person will take this offer

IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 · 12-27-2010, 12:15 AM

Take a 3M Scotch-Brite pad and scuff them up then shoot several light coats and build up 3 or 4 and you'll be good. Whatever you do, use quality paint like PPG or SEM.

Jay J · 12-30-2010, 09:31 AM

You can powdercoat them after dismounting them, its cheap enough...

dfairman · 12-30-2010, 12:37 PM

I painted mine... it wasn't very hard, just time consuming. I figured out a secret to masking if you're planning on leaving the tires mounted.

IBM is right, don't skimp on the paint. I'm in Burbank and have two teenagers in sports, so I may not be able to get that much free time, but I can coach you through it!

SA CHEVY · 12-30-2010, 12:51 PM

A guy here in Bakersfield said I should paint mine and mentioned to me if I was going to do it myself that if you go buy a pack of notecards/index cards that you can stick them between the tire and wheel so you don't have to dismount the tire. He said time consuming yes but that it works so that you don't have to dismount then remount the tires.

Figure this may help you on your endeavor. I'd paint mine myself except I don't have a flippin gun to paint with!!

dfairman · 12-30-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SA CHEVY

A guy here in Bakersfield said I should paint mine and mentioned to me if I was going to do it myself that if you go buy a pack of notecards/index cards that you can stick them between the tire and wheel so you don't have to dismount the tire. He said time consuming yes but that it works so that you don't have to dismount then remount the tires.

Figure this may help you on your endeavor. I'd paint mine myself except I don't have a flippin gun to paint with!!

Ha! That's exactly what I did. I tried masking the first one and what a pain in the a$$ that was, so I stole some index cards from my kids...

IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 · 12-30-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SA CHEVY

I'd paint mine myself except I don't have a flippin gun to paint with!!

$15 at Harbor Freight. Works great!! I've sprayed several "simple" projects.

http://www.harborfreight.com/touch-u...gun-66871.html

Or for a couple more dollars... Gravity feed.

http://www.harborfreight.com/20-oz-5...gun-91009.html

SA CHEVY · 12-30-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by IBM/2SS/RS/LS3

$15 at Harbor Freight. Works great!! I've sprayed several "simple" projects.

http://www.harborfreight.com/touch-u...gun-66871.html

Or for a couple more dollars... Gravity feed.

http://www.harborfreight.com/20-oz-5...gun-91009.html

Any ideas for how I can adjust my compressor so that I can get a nice spray on it?

SA CHEVY · 12-30-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dfairman

Ha! That's exactly what I did. I tried masking the first one and what a pain in the a$$ that was, so I stole some index cards from my kids...

Ha that's awesome! Apparently it has been tested and proved so I will definitely pursue it this way if I decide to tackle it myself!

IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 · 12-30-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SA CHEVY

Any ideas for how I can adjust my compressor so that I can get a nice spray on it?

I shoot at 30-50 psi adjusted with the regulator or you can do this at the gun.

http://www.harborfreight.com/digital...tor-98426.html

SA CHEVY · 12-30-2010, 02:20 PM

Looks like I need to make a trip over to Harbor Freight ha

sp_C5 · 12-31-2010, 02:24 PM

hmm ever thought of plasti dip? its great for painting wheels black, i did mine in acouple hours. the best thing is theres no prep needed because its a black layer of platic an when its not wanted anymore it peels right off

Cali_Camaro_SS · 01-01-2011, 12:17 AM

Thanks for the tips and Ill try it when ever I get some free time,
whats this plastic dip you talking ?

sp_C5 · 01-01-2011, 01:07 PM

Plasti dip is pretty much a thin layer of sprayed on plastic. you can find it at home depot or lowes for about 7 dollars a can, just clean the wheels with soap an water and then spray right on, doesnt damage the finish on the wheels what so ever.

12-27-2010, 12:03 AM	#1
Cali_Camaro_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS (BLACK) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 865	Help painting rims Hey I was wondering if anybody id say like within 50-60 miles of Woodland Hills has painted there rims themselves and wouldn't mind helping me paint mine, I really want to do it but cost to much and am way to scared to do it my self. We wouldn't have to do them all in 1 day maybe like 2 in 1 day then Ill come back later and do the other 2. Ill be glad to pay a little or bring some food and drinks and Id love to help out to and get some advice and stuff Thank you and hopefully one very friendly person will take this offer __________________ _________________ 1SS: Dnyatech LT Headers \| Dynamaxx CatBack \| Diablo Tune \| Intake \| Pfatds Springs \| Heritage Grill \| Blacked out Bezels \| Black Chevy Sign \| Blacked out Wheels \| Tint \| HIDs w/Error code Eliminator \| Green Dome/Trunk Light \|

12-27-2010, 12:15 AM	#2
IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 NorCal Camaro➎ Member Drives: Bowties ONLY!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor☆Cal Posts: 1,768 View My Garage	Take a 3M Scotch-Brite pad and scuff them up then shoot several light coats and build up 3 or 4 and you'll be good. Whatever you do, use quality paint like PPG or SEM. __________________

12-30-2010, 12:37 PM	#4
dfairman KKLR BEE Drives: Rally Yellow 2SS manual Join Date: May 2010 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 132 View My Garage	I painted mine... it wasn't very hard, just time consuming. I figured out a secret to masking if you're planning on leaving the tires mounted. IBM is right, don't skimp on the paint. I'm in Burbank and have two teenagers in sports, so I may not be able to get that much free time, but I can coach you through it! __________________ Not speeding... just qualifying

12-30-2010, 12:51 PM	#5
SA CHEVY "HILLARY" Drives: "HILLARY" :D Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 1,922 View My Garage	A guy here in Bakersfield said I should paint mine and mentioned to me if I was going to do it myself that if you go buy a pack of notecards/index cards that you can stick them between the tire and wheel so you don't have to dismount the tire. He said time consuming yes but that it works so that you don't have to dismount then remount the tires. Figure this may help you on your endeavor. I'd paint mine myself except I don't have a flippin gun to paint with!! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS2 L99 Aircharger, Straightpiped, DT long tubes, Dyno tune by Cal Speed 384 HP & 392 Ft/Lbs. 13.203 @ 107.13 mph at Camaro5FestII

12-30-2010, 02:20 PM	#11
SA CHEVY "HILLARY" Drives: "HILLARY" :D Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 1,922 View My Garage	Looks like I need to make a trip over to Harbor Freight ha __________________ 2010 Camaro SS2 L99 Aircharger, Straightpiped, DT long tubes, Dyno tune by Cal Speed 384 HP & 392 Ft/Lbs. 13.203 @ 107.13 mph at Camaro5FestII

12-30-2010, 09:31 AM	#3
Jay J Prince of Zamunda Drives: XW30 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Torrance Posts: 511	You can powdercoat them after dismounting them, its cheap enough...

12-31-2010, 02:24 PM	#12
sp_C5 Drives: 2011 1LT Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 30	hmm ever thought of plasti dip? its great for painting wheels black, i did mine in acouple hours. the best thing is theres no prep needed because its a black layer of platic an when its not wanted anymore it peels right off Last edited by sp_C5; 12-31-2010 at 02:52 PM.

01-01-2011, 12:17 AM	#13
Cali_Camaro_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS (BLACK) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 865	Thanks for the tips and Ill try it when ever I get some free time, whats this plastic dip you talking ? __________________ _________________ 1SS: Dnyatech LT Headers \| Dynamaxx CatBack \| Diablo Tune \| Intake \| Pfatds Springs \| Heritage Grill \| Blacked out Bezels \| Black Chevy Sign \| Blacked out Wheels \| Tint \| HIDs w/Error code Eliminator \| Green Dome/Trunk Light \|

01-01-2011, 01:07 PM	#14
sp_C5 Drives: 2011 1LT Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 30	Plasti dip is pretty much a thin layer of sprayed on plastic. you can find it at home depot or lowes for about 7 dollars a can, just clean the wheels with soap an water and then spray right on, doesnt damage the finish on the wheels what so ever. __________________

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