Gloss Black OEM 20'' Chevy Rims

[blackchaos]

Has anybody on here done this? Or maybe there's been a post a while back or something? And if someone can find some pictures that'd be nice too .

 

[FLtahoe]

I just did this over the holidays when I had some time off work...satin black though, not gloss. Should be the same process, just different paint. Do you have any specific questions?

 

[blackchaos]

Looks legit man. What kind of paint did you use? I bought rustleom.

 

[FLtahoe]

pretty sure it was seymour paint. it's not as flat as maybe i thought it would be, but i'm really happy with how they turned out. no regrets.

i had a shop sandblast and powdercoat them. i'm certainly not an expert but let me know if you need help along the way...i can let you know what i know. good luck!

 

[blackchaos]

Well my plan is just to sand it down with some 150 grit sandpaper, possible a wire cup brush, prime it, spray a couple coats of black and gloss.
I heard that you're suppose to wait atleast 24 hours before driving, is that true?

 

[07Burb]

Well my plan is just to sand it down with some 150 grit sandpaper, possible a wire cup brush, prime it, spray a couple coats of black and gloss.
I heard that you're suppose to wait atleast 24 hours before driving, is that true?

Is 150 grit fine enough not to leave scratches in your wheel? I was thinking more like a 200 grit or 300 grit for a job like that but maybe that's too fine.

 

[FLtahoe]

No one directly told to wait 24 hrs, but then again, I never really asked. Mine were installed maybe 6 hrs. after they finished baking and I drove roughly 10 miles on them that day. Haven't noticed any imperfections and can't say it harmed them at all.

I would recommend powdercoating them if you have the money and are concerned with the longetivity of the paint. When they bake them (400 degrees for 20mins.), it's supposed to last longer and be more scratch resistant. Shouldn't chip or peel. If you just apply a few coats of paint, you might find yourself doing some maintance down the road.

Not trying to talk you into powdercoating, just my two cents. You sound a bit handier than I am, but it cost me $300 out the door.

 

[blackchaos]

Well hopefully i'll be good and the paint won't chip. I heard rustoleom was really good with paint not chipping.

 

[InTruckDesign]

Looks fkn great..next wheels for my tahoe are definetly PC'ed satin black stock 20's.

 

[FLtahoe]

Looks fkn great..next wheels for my tahoe are definetly PC'ed satin black stock 20's.

Those will look pretty sweet on a greystone tahoe!!