I don't expect it to last FOREVER. But I want it to last for a bit. I am going to paint them when it hits 50ish out here for good, or warmer. And run them for a year. I have no problem with repainting every year.

THE BATMAN, tis an honor to have you comment on my thread. Big fan of yours. I'd like to know though, if painting to match Stiglitz would be a good idea or not. Black Granite Metallic.

 

I'm going to have to go with Lucky on this one. I painted my old Altima's rims about three years before I wrecked it and when I sold it for parts, the rims still looked like the day I painted them. I bought four cans of spray paint, but I went with engine block paint rather than traditional spray paint just because it holds up at much higher temperature. I used about one can on each rim because I put about four coats on each wheel A little time consuming letting each coat dry for a couple days before spraying again, but believe me it's worth it. If you have the time, save you some cash and go that way. On the clear I used about two cans on all four rims with if I remember right two coats of clear on each.

 

thanks for the tip bud. It will be considered.
But I really want to know, does anyone think it would look good if I painted the rims to match the body of the vehicle?

 

I would go with non-metallic black on the wheels, not a "body color" match.

 

Can you explain why?

 

Thanks 1151

The color is a personal preferance, I think a body match would look good.

 

Maybe some chrome trim rings? Or stainless? Or just body match and leave that?

You're welcome Man.

 

Why? It is personal preference obviously, but I think the metallic wheels will look "dirty" all the time. Solid Black with the appropriate chrome trim, (lugnuts, caps, and trim ring) would look cleaner and more tastefully done IMO

 

Touche. Would a chrome ring set be over done with body matched rims? I kinda think so, but im in the air about it.

 

Not necessarily, but.....


You are also planning, (or you were at one point) color matched grill and back beauty bar. So where's the chrome? If you want to color match and black out at the same time, loose the chrome trim rings.....