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| | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 59 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 59 | I am replacing the split rims on my 68 3/4 ton GMC. I got a set of solid steel rims to go on it.
I want to repaint these wheels white or silver, what process should I go through to do this? What kind of paint and primer should I use?
The wheels are in great shape because they have never been used.
Thanks.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 | If the paint on them isn't too bad just scuff it up with a scotch pad and paint over it. No matter what you do you're not going to do a better job of surface prep than what came from the factory.
If the paint is chipped with rusty bare metal showing it would be best to have them blasted and then prep and paint them the same as you would any other steel part of your truck.
I guess hot coating is also an option. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | Had mine blasted & powdercoated.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | I also had mine blasted and powder coated for $40 a wheel total cost, a great deal I think, probably a good deal at twice the price.
If you want to paint them and they still have good paint on them I have had excellent results scrubbing the wheels all over with a scotchbrite pad and lost of water, then wash with soap. finally use spray cans of your choice. As Woody said the original paint is usually quite tough, so leave it there if it looks good and coat over it if you want a different color.
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