rattle can paint

RodneyWright · **Posted:** Tue Oct 10, 2006 11:13 pm

Time to rework the wheels on the 328i. I've used plastic-kote and rustoleum in the past, but neither seem to last or are durable. Anyone have any input for some decent canned spray paint? I had another forum suggest VHT....haven't heard of them.

let me know please...

Thanks,

BretLuter · **Posted:** Tue Oct 10, 2006 11:23 pm

Wurth Wheel paint USED to be readily available, and it was the shizznit (that's good- I think....).

I have not bought any in a couple of years, but it used to be like $20 per can, but it was definitely worth it. 2 cans would easily do 4 wheels.

I think Griot's or Eastwood has something similar.

Maybe call T-Hoff or BlackForest and see if they have anything in stock.

Bret.

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

I've had great success with the Dupli-Color Wheel Paint from Advance Auto and Autozone. IMO the key is prep and using lots of coats, then doing clearcoat. I do a thorough cleaning, with abrasives if necessary, then scuff up the old finish with sandpaper or steel wool, then clean again, do a final wipe with acetone (hygroscopic, so it absorbs all the water off the surface), then 4 light coats of color and 2 coats of clear.

I have done 3 sets of wheels like this, including a set of track wheels and rallycross wheels. While it's not as durable as a factory finish, I've been impressed with the results, both durability and looks.

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

Here are some results:

Michael Westerfield · **Posted:** Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:22 am

RodneyWright wrote:

I had another forum suggest VHT....haven't heard of them.

I've used there wrinkle paint on many a valve cover and they've turned out great. Two years later and the paint is still looking pretty good.

Never tried their wheel paint though.

Ryan Holton · **Posted:** Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:30 am

X 2 on the Dupli-Color stuff.

Its really good and durable. Even a boob like me can paint with it and have it look decent.

ChuckNelson · **Posted:** Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:14 pm

I have had good luck with Rustoleum, but the prep is what makes the stuff stick( I also "bake" it on with two halogen shop lights..
We also have had good luck painting bikes with duplicolor. Better color choices with them as well.

Kim Reed · **Posted:** Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:34 am

There is a primer called XIM that you can buy at some paint stores. It comes in clear or white. It will adhere to most surfaces that are clean. I have used it to paint glass, Formica, and other such slick surfaces. Use it first then you can use whatever other paint for color.

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