ratedZ Posted November 5, 2001 Share Posted November 5, 2001 Hey guys, I've been thinking of painting the center part of my turbo wheels (swaztica) black and leaving the lip polished. What type of paint do I need to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 5, 2001 Share Posted November 5, 2001 Use something that can take a bit of tough treatment without chipping. The prefered solution would be powder coating, but I've used a product (Dip It) that is a spray on flat black plastic coating and once cured it holds up pretty well and has pretty good corrosion resistance. It drys fairly flat. I've used it with good luck on my back tail light finishers and am considering having the bumper stripped and us it there. Its available at like Home depot which makes it easy to get. I'm sure theres other suitable coatings, this is just one option. Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 6, 2001 Share Posted November 6, 2001 The trick to making paint stick to Aluminum is to use an etchable primer. It makes the paint adhere to the metal much better. I have to agree with Lone, powder is much more desirable and lasts much longer and I do this for a living so I speak from first hand experience on the strength of powder. 4 wheels should ron between 150-200 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted November 6, 2001 Share Posted November 6, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Les Heath: The trick to making paint stick to Aluminum is to use an etchable primer... Ditto on the "etchable" part. If you can't find that type of primer at your autoparts store, try looking at an automotive paint supply place. If that does not work, there's always Eastwood Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratedZ Posted November 6, 2001 Author Share Posted November 6, 2001 COOL! Thanks I would have to find that product as I don't want to spend an arm and a leg for powdercoating. As for undercoating, should I just use regular primer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratedZ Posted November 6, 2001 Author Share Posted November 6, 2001 Thanks guys for all the help. I will have to sit and think if I want to spend 150-200 on powder coating as I'm getting some 17" ADR's in February. I just wanted to make my turbo wheel look a little better in the mean time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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