Painting wheels
 

Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.

Greg

Re: Painting wheels
 

Jerry,

If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
and clear coat them.

Then get the tires remounted and balanced.

Or you could do what I did.

Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.

I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
hammered silver... ahh here it is.

http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16

Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.

My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.

Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.

Hope this helps!

Jeff DeWitt

jerryg wrote:
> Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
>
> Greg
>

Re: Painting wheels
 

Jerry,

If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
and clear coat them.

Then get the tires remounted and balanced.

Or you could do what I did.

Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.

I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
hammered silver... ahh here it is.

http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16

Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.

My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.

Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.

Hope this helps!

Jeff DeWitt

jerryg wrote:
> Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
>
> Greg
>

Re: Painting wheels
 

Jerry,

If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
and clear coat them.

Then get the tires remounted and balanced.

Or you could do what I did.

Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.

I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
hammered silver... ahh here it is.

http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16

Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.

My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.

Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.

Hope this helps!

Jeff DeWitt

jerryg wrote:
> Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
>
> Greg
>

Re: Painting wheels
 

Jerry,

If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
and clear coat them.

Then get the tires remounted and balanced.

Or you could do what I did.

Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.

I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
hammered silver... ahh here it is.

http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16

Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.

My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.

Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.

Hope this helps!

Jeff DeWitt

jerryg wrote:
> Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
>
> Greg
>

Re: Painting wheels
 

Back in the day...
at the less expensive shops, they used to use a cleaner/degreaser on the
wheels, scrubbing every nook and cranny with a brush and a scotch brite.
Pressure washing is good. Then scuff them with a dry green scotch brite, use
a tack cloth to get the dust and specks off. Mask off the tires and valve
stems with masking tape and newspaper, remove the weights, mark their
location on the tire, then prime and paint. A good paint would be something
like Rustoleum. Even Krylon has some nice finishes these days, and an engine
enamel would be pretty tough. It would also be less susceptible to fluids
and crud.

Kate

Re: Painting wheels
 

Back in the day...
at the less expensive shops, they used to use a cleaner/degreaser on the
wheels, scrubbing every nook and cranny with a brush and a scotch brite.
Pressure washing is good. Then scuff them with a dry green scotch brite, use
a tack cloth to get the dust and specks off. Mask off the tires and valve
stems with masking tape and newspaper, remove the weights, mark their
location on the tire, then prime and paint. A good paint would be something
like Rustoleum. Even Krylon has some nice finishes these days, and an engine
enamel would be pretty tough. It would also be less susceptible to fluids
and crud.

Kate

Re: Painting wheels
 

Back in the day...
at the less expensive shops, they used to use a cleaner/degreaser on the
wheels, scrubbing every nook and cranny with a brush and a scotch brite.
Pressure washing is good. Then scuff them with a dry green scotch brite, use
a tack cloth to get the dust and specks off. Mask off the tires and valve
stems with masking tape and newspaper, remove the weights, mark their
location on the tire, then prime and paint. A good paint would be something
like Rustoleum. Even Krylon has some nice finishes these days, and an engine
enamel would be pretty tough. It would also be less susceptible to fluids
and crud.

Kate

Re: Painting wheels
 

Back in the day...
at the less expensive shops, they used to use a cleaner/degreaser on the
wheels, scrubbing every nook and cranny with a brush and a scotch brite.
Pressure washing is good. Then scuff them with a dry green scotch brite, use
a tack cloth to get the dust and specks off. Mask off the tires and valve
stems with masking tape and newspaper, remove the weights, mark their
location on the tire, then prime and paint. A good paint would be something
like Rustoleum. Even Krylon has some nice finishes these days, and an engine
enamel would be pretty tough. It would also be less susceptible to fluids
and crud.

Kate

Re: Painting wheels
 

Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
start. Thanks for the advice!

Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >

Re: Painting wheels
 

Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
start. Thanks for the advice!

Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >

Re: Painting wheels
 

Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
start. Thanks for the advice!

Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >

Re: Painting wheels
 

Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
start. Thanks for the advice!

Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >

Re: Painting wheels
 

Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
like it will work. Thanks for the advice!

Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >

Re: Painting wheels
 

Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
like it will work. Thanks for the advice!

Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >

Re: Painting wheels
 

Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
like it will work. Thanks for the advice!

Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >

Re: Painting wheels
 

Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
like it will work. Thanks for the advice!

Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >

Re: Painting wheels
 

Hi Greg,
Too much work. Just clean as well as you have time for. Wet sand,
blow dry or let sit until you're sure the paint won't blow out a bead of
water and ruin the job. Use a good epoxy enamel paint. I jack the wheel
up so I can shoot the whole wheel and knowing I didn't miss a spot. And
hand turning the wheel you'll fine you won't need to mast the tire off.
Gasoline is the cheapest cleaner for removing any over spray on rubber
tire. Never us gasoline to clean parts before painting.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

jerryg wrote:
>
> Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
> start. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg

--
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Re: Painting wheels
 

Hi Greg,
Too much work. Just clean as well as you have time for. Wet sand,
blow dry or let sit until you're sure the paint won't blow out a bead of
water and ruin the job. Use a good epoxy enamel paint. I jack the wheel
up so I can shoot the whole wheel and knowing I didn't miss a spot. And
hand turning the wheel you'll fine you won't need to mast the tire off.
Gasoline is the cheapest cleaner for removing any over spray on rubber
tire. Never us gasoline to clean parts before painting.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

jerryg wrote:
>
> Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
> start. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg

--
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Re: Painting wheels
 

Hi Greg,
Too much work. Just clean as well as you have time for. Wet sand,
blow dry or let sit until you're sure the paint won't blow out a bead of
water and ruin the job. Use a good epoxy enamel paint. I jack the wheel
up so I can shoot the whole wheel and knowing I didn't miss a spot. And
hand turning the wheel you'll fine you won't need to mast the tire off.
Gasoline is the cheapest cleaner for removing any over spray on rubber
tire. Never us gasoline to clean parts before painting.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

jerryg wrote:
>
> Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
> start. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg

--
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Re: Painting wheels
 

Hi Greg,
Too much work. Just clean as well as you have time for. Wet sand,
blow dry or let sit until you're sure the paint won't blow out a bead of
water and ruin the job. Use a good epoxy enamel paint. I jack the wheel
up so I can shoot the whole wheel and knowing I didn't miss a spot. And
hand turning the wheel you'll fine you won't need to mast the tire off.
Gasoline is the cheapest cleaner for removing any over spray on rubber
tire. Never us gasoline to clean parts before painting.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

jerryg wrote:
>
> Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
> start. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg

--
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Re: Painting wheels
 

Hey Bill , thanks for the advice. You seem to have an awful lot of
knowledge. I read a lot of what you have to say, and think its pretty
cool. Thank you.

Greg
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Greg,
> Too much work. Just clean as well as you have time for. Wet sand,
> blow dry or let sit until you're sure the paint won't blow out a bead of
> water and ruin the job. Use a good epoxy enamel paint. I jack the wheel
> up so I can shoot the whole wheel and knowing I didn't miss a spot. And
> hand turning the wheel you'll fine you won't need to mast the tire off.
> Gasoline is the cheapest cleaner for removing any over spray on rubber
> tire. Never us gasoline to clean parts before painting.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> jerryg wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
> > start. Thanks for the advice!
> >
> > Greg
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

Re: Painting wheels
 

Hey Bill , thanks for the advice. You seem to have an awful lot of
knowledge. I read a lot of what you have to say, and think its pretty
cool. Thank you.

Greg
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Greg,
> Too much work. Just clean as well as you have time for. Wet sand,
> blow dry or let sit until you're sure the paint won't blow out a bead of
> water and ruin the job. Use a good epoxy enamel paint. I jack the wheel
> up so I can shoot the whole wheel and knowing I didn't miss a spot. And
> hand turning the wheel you'll fine you won't need to mast the tire off.
> Gasoline is the cheapest cleaner for removing any over spray on rubber
> tire. Never us gasoline to clean parts before painting.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> jerryg wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
> > start. Thanks for the advice!
> >
> > Greg
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

Re: Painting wheels
 

Hey Bill , thanks for the advice. You seem to have an awful lot of
knowledge. I read a lot of what you have to say, and think its pretty
cool. Thank you.

Greg
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Greg,
> Too much work. Just clean as well as you have time for. Wet sand,
> blow dry or let sit until you're sure the paint won't blow out a bead of
> water and ruin the job. Use a good epoxy enamel paint. I jack the wheel
> up so I can shoot the whole wheel and knowing I didn't miss a spot. And
> hand turning the wheel you'll fine you won't need to mast the tire off.
> Gasoline is the cheapest cleaner for removing any over spray on rubber
> tire. Never us gasoline to clean parts before painting.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> jerryg wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
> > start. Thanks for the advice!
> >
> > Greg
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

Re: Painting wheels
 

Hey Bill , thanks for the advice. You seem to have an awful lot of
knowledge. I read a lot of what you have to say, and think its pretty
cool. Thank you.

Greg
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Greg,
> Too much work. Just clean as well as you have time for. Wet sand,
> blow dry or let sit until you're sure the paint won't blow out a bead of
> water and ruin the job. Use a good epoxy enamel paint. I jack the wheel
> up so I can shoot the whole wheel and knowing I didn't miss a spot. And
> hand turning the wheel you'll fine you won't need to mast the tire off.
> Gasoline is the cheapest cleaner for removing any over spray on rubber
> tire. Never us gasoline to clean parts before painting.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> jerryg wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
> > start. Thanks for the advice!
> >
> > Greg
>
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Re: Painting wheels
 

Jerry, that's the right way to do it, when you get done your wheels
should look as good as new.

Have fun!

Jeff DeWitt

jerryg wrote:
> Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
> like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg
> Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
>
>>Jerry,
>>
>>If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
>>valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
>>and clear coat them.
>>
>>Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>>
>>Or you could do what I did.
>>
>>Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
>>to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
>>Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
>>and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>>
>>I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
>>hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>>
>>http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>>
>>Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
>>wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
>>and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>>
>>My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
>>would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>>
>>Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>>
>>Hope this helps!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>jerryg wrote:
>>
>>>Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
>>>it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
>>>
>>>Greg
>>>
>
>

Re: Painting wheels
 

Jerry, that's the right way to do it, when you get done your wheels
should look as good as new.

Have fun!

Jeff DeWitt

jerryg wrote:
> Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
> like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg
> Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
>
>>Jerry,
>>
>>If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
>>valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
>>and clear coat them.
>>
>>Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>>
>>Or you could do what I did.
>>
>>Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
>>to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
>>Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
>>and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>>
>>I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
>>hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>>
>>http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>>
>>Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
>>wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
>>and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>>
>>My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
>>would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>>
>>Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>>
>>Hope this helps!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>jerryg wrote:
>>
>>>Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
>>>it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
>>>
>>>Greg
>>>
>
>

Re: Painting wheels
 

Jerry, that's the right way to do it, when you get done your wheels
should look as good as new.

Have fun!

Jeff DeWitt

jerryg wrote:
> Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
> like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg
> Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
>
>>Jerry,
>>
>>If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
>>valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
>>and clear coat them.
>>
>>Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>>
>>Or you could do what I did.
>>
>>Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
>>to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
>>Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
>>and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>>
>>I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
>>hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>>
>>http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>>
>>Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
>>wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
>>and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>>
>>My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
>>would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>>
>>Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>>
>>Hope this helps!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>jerryg wrote:
>>
>>>Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
>>>it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
>>>
>>>Greg
>>>
>
>

Re: Painting wheels
 

Jerry, that's the right way to do it, when you get done your wheels
should look as good as new.

Have fun!

Jeff DeWitt

jerryg wrote:
> Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
> like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg
> Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
>
>>Jerry,
>>
>>If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
>>valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
>>and clear coat them.
>>
>>Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>>
>>Or you could do what I did.
>>
>>Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
>>to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
>>Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
>>and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>>
>>I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
>>hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>>
>>http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>>
>>Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
>>wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
>>and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>>
>>My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
>>would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>>
>>Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>>
>>Hope this helps!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>jerryg wrote:
>>
>>>Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
>>>it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
>>>
>>>Greg
>>>
>
>

Re: Painting wheels
 

Maybe, pinstripe them like the first wide rims by Jackman in the
sixties: http://www.----------.com/temp/pinstripeWheel.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O

mailto:-------------------- "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168727511.819729.77790@s34g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
> like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg



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Re: Painting wheels
 

Maybe, pinstripe them like the first wide rims by Jackman in the
sixties: http://www.----------.com/temp/pinstripeWheel.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O

mailto:-------------------- "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168727511.819729.77790@s34g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
> like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg



--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

Re: Painting wheels
 

Maybe, pinstripe them like the first wide rims by Jackman in the
sixties: http://www.----------.com/temp/pinstripeWheel.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O

mailto:-------------------- "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168727511.819729.77790@s34g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
> like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg



--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

Re: Painting wheels
 

Maybe, pinstripe them like the first wide rims by Jackman in the
sixties: http://www.----------.com/temp/pinstripeWheel.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O

mailto:-------------------- "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168727511.819729.77790@s34g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
> like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg



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Re: Painting wheels
 

That would look cool.

Jeff DeWitt

L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Maybe, pinstripe them like the first wide rims by Jackman in the
> sixties: http://www.----------.com/temp/pinstripeWheel.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>
> mailto:-------------------- "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:1168727511.819729.77790@s34g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
>>Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
>>like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
>>
>>Greg
>
>
>
>

Re: Painting wheels
 

That would look cool.

Jeff DeWitt

L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Maybe, pinstripe them like the first wide rims by Jackman in the
> sixties: http://www.----------.com/temp/pinstripeWheel.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>
> mailto:-------------------- "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:1168727511.819729.77790@s34g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
>>Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
>>like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
>>
>>Greg
>
>
>
>

Re: Painting wheels
 

That would look cool.

Jeff DeWitt

L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Maybe, pinstripe them like the first wide rims by Jackman in the
> sixties: http://www.----------.com/temp/pinstripeWheel.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>
> mailto:-------------------- "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:1168727511.819729.77790@s34g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
>>Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
>>like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
>>
>>Greg
>
>
>
>

Re: Painting wheels
 

That would look cool.

Jeff DeWitt

L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Maybe, pinstripe them like the first wide rims by Jackman in the
> sixties: http://www.----------.com/temp/pinstripeWheel.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>
> mailto:-------------------- "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:1168727511.819729.77790@s34g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
>>Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
>>like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
>>
>>Greg
>
>
>
>