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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 03:25 PM
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Looking for ideas on painting / redoing my 7 lug rims. I dont mind the grey they are now but the paint is coming off in spots and i am wanting begin the process of making them look better. Seems like a repaint is the easiest solution but would like to see any other options and maybe the best ways to redo them.
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Misfittoy
Looking for ideas on painting / redoing my 7 lug rims. I dont mind the grey they are now but the paint is coming off in spots and i am wanting begin the process of making them look better. Seems like a repaint is the easiest solution but would like to see any other options and maybe the best ways to redo them.
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Old Oct 4, 2020 | 12:11 AM
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You're not really specific as to what your after. Truth be told, most of us have aluminum wheels of some sort, and haven't painted them to show you.... plus 99% of us aren't 7 luggers.
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Old Oct 4, 2020 | 09:15 AM
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You're not really specific as to what your after. Truth be told, most of us have aluminum wheels of some sort, and haven't painted them to show you.... plus 99% of us aren't 7 luggers.
the paint on mine are chipping and looking their age. Would like to freshen them up either the same color or something different. Looking for any ideas. Being the 7 lug makes it a little more difficult in the selection category. Thanks for the reply.
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Originally Posted by Misfittoy
the paint on mine are chipping and looking their age. Would like to freshen them up either the same color or something different. Looking for any ideas. Being the 7 lug makes it a little more difficult in the selection category. Thanks for the reply.
Yes, I read that part. Are you looking for pics? Methods? You may look into dipping them. You can get wheel kits here:


https://www.dipyourcar.com

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Old Oct 4, 2020 | 01:38 PM
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I have used this, if prepped right does a good jop

https://www.duplicolor.com/product/wheel-coating/

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Old Oct 5, 2020 | 02:40 AM
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over here in the uk if were wanting a good looking job ,we have em blasted and powder coated .

if you want cheap and cheerful . rub em down by hand prime and paint .
could even spray them in stone chi for a tough textured look
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I bought the paint mainly because it has metallic flake

This is sold at Lowes
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Old Oct 9, 2020 | 03:58 PM
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Thanks for all the replies. Looks like some good ideas. Appreciate it
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Originally Posted by F150tony85

I bought the paint mainly because it has metallic flake

This is sold at Lowes
that looks awesome. What kind of prep work was involved to get that result? I am more a mechanical dude than paint and body guy but would be interested in trying to get a similar look to what you got here.
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