Wheel paints

**rayray086** · 13-04-2007, 01:06 AM

Hi all,

Just looking into fixing up the curbage on my factory 14" wheels as a "just for fun" project, and will be repainting them. I see good reviews and opinions on Duplicolor wheel paint products, but when searching around for wheel paints, I mainly find VHT-branded products here in Australia.

Anyone here have experience with these products? Anyone here have experience with any wheel paint products, and/or recommend any? Also, if any of yous know where I can locate these wheel paint products, a location would be great!

Thanks,
Raymond.

syncro · 13-04-2007, 08:37 AM

I have used "White Night" epoxy enamel with good success.

**BlackVr6ix** · 13-04-2007, 08:43 AM

VHT > K&N IMHO

i havent seen any other brands other than those two.

VHT are pretty good i havent ever had a problem with them, just make sure you clean your rims up good before you start, 800 grit wet dry sand and wax and grease remover should do the trick.

**Valver.** · 13-04-2007, 09:09 AM

I'd just have them powder coated - $70 for 4 wheels last time I did it

**BlackVr6ix** · 13-04-2007, 09:21 AM

Good price, i've found average price in Vic is around $40 a rim!

**rayray086** · 13-04-2007, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by Valver.

I'd just have them powder coated - $70 for 4 wheels last time I did it

That is a really good price; BlackVr6ix, that's the kind of price I usually hear too. However, this is a strictly do at home project and I'm hoping to spend no more than $40 in products to fix up all four wheels.

Where would I be able to find the product you were using syncro? Also, anyone else have experience with VHT? I may just go for the VHT line if I hear some more opinions.

However, I was perusing through their site and found this:

Warning: Clear coat is for use on polished or bare metal surfaces only, and should not be used over any painted finishes.

I thought clear coat was supposed to go over painted finishes, and primer was meant for bare metal surfaces before the basecoat of paint. But then they go on to say:

This unique product resists chipping, cracking and fading, while protecting the wheel surface from oxidation

So I'm guessing a clear coat is not required?