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Re: Wheel Painting (archive)
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Posted by rogerj on April 23, 2001 at 02:54:22:

In Reply to: Re: Wheel Painting posted by lupin on April 22, 2001 at 23:38:27:


I've seen two cars with this paint scheme. One is a black E30 M3, one is a white E30 with our wheels. Personally, I like the look of it. I hope I'll say the same thing after this is done.

I talked to the guy with the M3 who has painted his, and he said he just used masking tape, and spray painted it. It's been a couple years since he did it, and it lasts quite a while. I originally thought that I might need a pro to do it, but I think I'll do it on my own now.

Some things that I have in mind:
1. Spray brake cleaner to really clean the wheels.
2. Use "steel wool" on the paint surface to help the paint to stick better.
3. Masking tape, and paint.

The stock wheels are a pain to clean, and painting it black will also help in this case.

If you want a good result have the wheels
bead blasted. they are not that expensive
about 10 bucks per wheel. then apply clear
coat after you paint it.
RogerJ.

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