Plastidip or paint on aluminum rims?

atlarge54 · Oct 3, 2016

Aluminum rims with some bad clearcoat----I have wire brushed all the loose stuff. Not looking for show quality just to look ok on a beatermobile.

Anyone ever plastidip rims? Pros/cons?

What is the paint that is not gloss but not flat that you see on rat rods? Would that be easier or better?

atlarge54 · Oct 3, 2016

Plan to do in black.

tractorguy2 · Oct 3, 2016

My nephew put plastidip on his aluminum rims on his Ford focus. They look good and lasted a number of years.

Stephen Newell · Oct 3, 2016

Are you saying the paint is coming off to the metal in spots? If it is, I would remove all the paint and start over. Once paint starts pealing off it will continue to do so. You can do a baked on enamel on aluminum however it's not a DIY project. If you are going to use paint I would start with Variprime primer. You can get most topcoats in a flat finish. If you are unable to find one a paint company can add a flattening agent to the paint to make it what ever sheen you like.

craigco · Oct 3, 2016

Dupli color has all kinds of rim
paints, and paint wraps. In spray cans.

Dr. Walt · Oct 4, 2016

Since as you stated: "Plan to do in black." Why not use a "Bed Liner" such as Rhino Coat or Herculiner. If they're tough enough for pickup
beds, it would seem to be ideal for wheel rims.

HTH

Doc :>)

dr sportster · Oct 4, 2016

There are three ways they flatten the paint . One is an additive to the clear coat. Another sprays flat [ Hot Rod Flatz].

rustyfarmall · Oct 4, 2016

Satin black is what you want.

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