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Mean Mesquite-o

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posted 09-19-2014 02:32 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Mean Mesquite-o     send a private message to Mean Mesquite-o   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Mean Mesquite-o
Greetings all,

So as a winter project I was thinking of painting the inside of my rims to cover/correct the pealing chrome on the back side. Mine are pretty bad. I really don't want to spend the big $$$$ on re-chroming. So I was thinking of paint. Don't know what color though. I considered black or maybe yellow to match my Kat. However I also considered a light gray in hopes to not draw much attention to it.
I would love everyone's thoughts. Anybody willing to share some photos of rims painted or maybe another idea I may not be thinking of? PlastiDip?

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posted 09-19-2014 02:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for WildCat     send a private message to WildCat   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by WildCat
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Originally posted by Mean Mesquite-o:
Greetings all,

So as a winter project I was thinking of painting the inside of my rims to cover/correct the pealing chrome on the back side. Mine are pretty bad. I really don't want to spend the big $$$$ on re-chroming. So I was thinking of paint. Don't know what color though. I considered black or maybe yellow to match my Kat. However I also considered a light gray in hopes to not draw much attention to it.
I would love everyone's thoughts. Anybody willing to share some photos of rims painted or maybe another idea I may not be thinking of? PlastiDip?

I think silver would look best if painting them

But chrome is best

MeanGene



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posted 09-19-2014 02:52 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for MeanGene     send a private message to MeanGene   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by MeanGene
Have you thought of vinyl - carbon fiber / black, etc.?
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posted 09-19-2014 04:14 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 1of1576     send a private message to 1of1576   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by 1of1576
Mean Mesquite-O.... I also am sitting here debating same thing. Check back at recent previous posts on this subject. Helpful info. I have decided on a dark grey (same color as brake dust..) Black or color match would mean cleaning. ANYTHING, is better that my peeling chrome, not soooooo obvious. Hope this helps. Andy

This message has been edited by 1of1576 on 09-19-2014 at 04:15 PM

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posted 09-19-2014 05:36 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for beachcat     send a private message to beachcat   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by beachcat
I ground off the chrome and sprayed them with a rubberized rocker guard product. Its a mat black and really the inner barrels do not stand out at all. They are a non issue now.

Another feature, being rubberized, tire foam cleans them nicely. It's been on a couple of years now and is holding well. I will find or take a picture when I get a chance.

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posted 09-20-2014 05:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for padroo     send a private message to padroo   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by padroo
Has anyone ever tried Chrome Powder painting the inside of the wheels?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9XW8zokU8w

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Has anyone ever tried Chrome Powder painting the inside of the wheels?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9XW8zokU8w

No way a 20" rim will fit in my oven!...have to try the microwave
Mean Mesquite-o

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posted 09-22-2014 12:25 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Mean Mesquite-o     send a private message to Mean Mesquite-o   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Mean Mesquite-o
I like that idea Beachcat! Would you be able to send along a link to the paint you used? I think that or putting some kind of wrap material would be the best bet for me.
Thanks for all the input!
Rob
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Originally posted by beachcat:
I ground off the chrome and sprayed them with a rubberized rocker guard product. Its a mat black and really the inner barrels do not stand out at all. They are a non issue now.

Another feature, being rubberized, tire foam cleans them nicely. It's been on a couple of years now and is holding well. I will find or take a picture when I get a chance.

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Originally posted by Mean Mesquite-o:
I like that idea Beachcat! Would you be able to send along a link to the paint you used? I think that or putting some kind of wrap material would be the best bet for me.
Thanks for all the input!
Rob

Here is the stuff I used. The link is for Canadian Tire stores but I'm sure you can find it or a similar product in the US.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/automotive/auto-repair-tools/protection/undercoating/rubberized-rockerguard-undercoating-0477935p.html

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I NOW THAT MY FRIEND "STEVE ITALIA" PAINTED HIS INNER RIMS IN CANDY RED AS HIS KAT. IT LOOKS GREAT. HE POSTED SOME PICS SOMEWERE ON POA BUT I CAN NOT FIND THEM RIGHT NOW.
IF I FIND THEM I WILL PUT THE LINK DOWN.
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