I found a set of factory off road wheels (17x8) with almost new 285's on them I wanted to get since I could use some new tires anyway. The guy sent me some pics and said that there is some flaking or peeling on a few of them. Does anybody know how to refinish them? Are they painted or powdercoated? Could I just repaint them? I don't have much $ to spend and it's cheaper to get these with good tires than 4 new tires. They don't have to look perfect just want them to look good. Thanks

 

You can repaint them... but, don't expect it to last. The coating thats on them is fairly thick, and is hard to duplicate without the expensive equipment wheel manufacturers have.

You could powder coat them, if you had an oven large enough.... that would be pretty effective, but, it's my understanding that if you use an oven for powder coating, ya can't use it to cook any more....

There are also companies out there that professionally refinish wheels, but, that's not precisely cheap.

 

It ain't that bad. We paint OE wheels all the time at the shop. Just gotta feather out the peeling paint prime and them paint and clear. PPG DBC toner 1680 IIRC will get you the same color as OE. I'll look tomorrow on the mixing machine if you want confirmation on that toner #?

 

Krs I would appreciate that. I know a guy that has a body shop and he'll usually let me work off what I owe him if it's not a big job. Might have a go at it myself first with a rattle can and see how it looks.

 

If you puff can them it'll be harder to properly paint them. You'll have to strip off the rattle can stuff or you'll get poor adhesion. Not to mention the "other" paint problems.

 

im with krs. dont even waste your time with the rattle can, just do it once and do it right. just feather the peel, a good primer, and your paint will stick. just use a base clear system, i have found that single stage does not hold up well for the long run.