refinishing alloy rims - Toyota Yaris Forums

thebarber · 01-11-2009, 04:38 PM

anyone have any good, inexpensive methods for repainting or refinishing alloy rims?

i picked up a set off an mr2 and i was thinking about repainting them black...

i just want to refinish them such that they wont get scratched up when i get tires mounted....

anyone have ideas?

Adriaan · 01-11-2009, 05:37 PM

It better to get them refinished. There lots of place in montreal that can do it cheaper than toronto. When i went for my rims they said it would be 225$ for the set. If not there powder coating, while will run about 400 for a set.
If you still want to paint them get a place that will sand blast them, it will so much faster and they can get in those hard to reach places. Then head to a napa or any good paint place and get a good primer, if you can try to see what type of metal the rims is and get a primer made for that metal. Then paint away. Did it on my last rims for my paseo. As for mounting you'll have to get a place that handles vw deep dish rims. It mostly those cars that have the stretched tires on the rims, They do a good job.

cali yaris · 01-11-2009, 10:29 PM

or tape them off and paint them on the car. that's the CHEAP way!

MUSKOKA800 · 01-14-2009, 01:21 PM

Wheel Wizards (in Ontario) was recommended to me by a Firestone dealer. I believe they may be in Hamilton. I've seen their truck a few times over the years.

*kimona* · 01-14-2009, 01:40 PM

It takes a bit of time, but it's so easy (and cheap as chips) to sand, colour spray, and clearcoat.

thebarber · 01-14-2009, 03:05 PM

wheel wizards are in the hammer...i called them when i had to get my superleggera's fixed on my matrix.....but i ended up going to a place in toronto instead....

im just going to resell the alloy rims i have.....too much work to make 'em pretty.....anyone need some winter wheels? ill be back in ON in a month!

m911gt · 01-14-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

or tape them off and paint them on the car. that's the CHEAP way!

I basically did this but took the wheels off of the car...and painted them in my kitchen. Yes, I really did. Haha, what else is a college student with no garage supposed to do? It worked very well and I even cleared them.

severous01 · 01-15-2009, 11:19 PM

3 coats color, 2 coats clear on each....

a good scrubbing with sand paper or blasting works wonders....but definitely dont paint over chrome or clear coat

u need to buff it up a little first.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 01-15-2009, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

or tape them off and paint them on the car. that's the CHEAP way!

can you say GHETTO.

at least take the tires off and try to clean up the wheel a bit before you spray them.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 01-15-2009, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m911gt

I basically did this but took the wheels off of the car...and painted them in my kitchen. Yes, I really did. Haha, what else is a college student with no garage supposed to do? It worked very well and I even cleared them.

i didn't even scroll down far enough to see this . NICE

*kimona* · 01-16-2009, 08:43 AM

Sandblasting with silica sand is not recommended for alloy wheels as the sand will actually damage the surface of the alloy. A good shop will use ground walnut shells to minimize damage. Better still, use a chemical dip.

01-11-2009, 04:38 PM	#1
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	refinishing alloy rims anyone have any good, inexpensive methods for repainting or refinishing alloy rims? i picked up a set off an mr2 and i was thinking about repainting them black... i just want to refinish them such that they wont get scratched up when i get tires mounted.... anyone have ideas? __________________

01-11-2009, 10:29 PM	#3
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	or tape them off and paint them on the car. that's the CHEAP way! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

01-14-2009, 01:21 PM	#4
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Wheel Wizards (in Ontario) was recommended to me by a Firestone dealer. I believe they may be in Hamilton. I've seen their truck a few times over the years. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

01-14-2009, 03:05 PM	#6
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	wheel wizards are in the hammer...i called them when i had to get my superleggera's fixed on my matrix.....but i ended up going to a place in toronto instead.... im just going to resell the alloy rims i have.....too much work to make 'em pretty.....anyone need some winter wheels? ill be back in ON in a month! __________________

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01-11-2009, 05:37 PM	#2
Adriaan In between cities Drives: 2006 yaris ce Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 307	It better to get them refinished. There lots of place in montreal that can do it cheaper than toronto. When i went for my rims they said it would be 225$ for the set. If not there powder coating, while will run about 400 for a set. If you still want to paint them get a place that will sand blast them, it will so much faster and they can get in those hard to reach places. Then head to a napa or any good paint place and get a good primer, if you can try to see what type of metal the rims is and get a primer made for that metal. Then paint away. Did it on my last rims for my paseo. As for mounting you'll have to get a place that handles vw deep dish rims. It mostly those cars that have the stretched tires on the rims, They do a good job.

01-14-2009, 01:40 PM	#5
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	It takes a bit of time, but it's so easy (and cheap as chips) to sand, colour spray, and clearcoat.

01-15-2009, 11:19 PM	#8
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	3 coats color, 2 coats clear on each.... a good scrubbing with sand paper or blasting works wonders....but definitely dont paint over chrome or clear coat u need to buff it up a little first.

01-16-2009, 08:43 AM	#11
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Sandblasting with silica sand is not recommended for alloy wheels as the sand will actually damage the surface of the alloy. A good shop will use ground walnut shells to minimize damage. Better still, use a chemical dip.