Wheel paints

[rayray086]

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]

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

[BlackVr6ix]

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.]

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

[BlackVr6ix]

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

[rayray086]

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.
:confused: :confused: 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?

[syncro]

White Knight epoxy.

http://www.whiteknightpaints.com.au/product/view/rust-guard-epoxy-enamel

Store locations;

http://www.whiteknightpaints.com.au/store_location/region/Australia+wide

It's easy to use and sticks to anything.

[rayray086]

Thanks for the links syncro! Will check them out at Bunnings!