Anyone used Duplicolor to paint their wheels??
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I used it on the plastic centercaps, matched the gunmetal powdercoat really well. I can't speak to the quality or how it lasts though, car isn't on the road yet.
I used hi-temp engine paint on mine. No need for primer, more durable and drys faster. They came out great. 2 cans did the job.
I've used Duplicolor on my ATV wheels after sandblasting and cleaning, they came out great, no need for clear coat I agree.
duplicolor is a little overrated...but i couldnt complain as my uncle bought all the shit for me
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I have the same rims as soulstar (came with the car). The clear was screwed so I sanded them, taped the lip, and painted the spokes graphite (duplicolor). They look really really good...but I don't have it on the road
I'm in the process of repainting the 5 spokes with the Duplicolor paint. I've read where some people have had problems with it chipping, etc. but I also found someone who repainted their wheels with Duplicolor and had great results.
When I was searching for a painting guide, I came across this link: http://www.yotatech.com/f2/painting-wheels-dupli-color-wheel-paint-63124/
In his post (it's from 2 years ago), he said that it had been three years since he painted them and they still looked great. I wanted to sign up on that site to ask him how they still were, but their registration is closed.
I would like to get mine powdercoated but I can't afford that right now, so I'm going to see how this holds up. I daily drive my car, so hopefully this won't turn bad quickly. I've done a lot of prep work on them, so hopefully that will pay off in the end.
I'll let you know how mine turn out.
When I was searching for a painting guide, I came across this link: http://www.yotatech.com/f2/painting-wheels-dupli-color-wheel-paint-63124/
In his post (it's from 2 years ago), he said that it had been three years since he painted them and they still looked great. I wanted to sign up on that site to ask him how they still were, but their registration is closed.
I would like to get mine powdercoated but I can't afford that right now, so I'm going to see how this holds up. I daily drive my car, so hopefully this won't turn bad quickly. I've done a lot of prep work on them, so hopefully that will pay off in the end.
I'll let you know how mine turn out.
On my old supra, I used aircraft remover to strip the existing rim paint, and then used duplicolor on them. I put on both the gunmetal and the clear rim paint. The first rim I did I made the mistake of using self-etching primer on it. The other three were just painted with the rim paint. After almost 2 years the rim that had been primered was chipping, but the other 3 had little to no signs of wear.
When I painted my wheels (the second time), I decided to use clear coat, because they kinda discolored and chipped the first time.
Six months later I can say they have definitely held up much better with the clearcoat. So I'd clearcoat them for sure.
Six months later I can say they have definitely held up much better with the clearcoat. So I'd clearcoat them for sure.
I repainted the wheels on my Mercedes with Duplicolor Arctic Silver, and high-temp clear coat. They have been holding up very well for about 5 months.
Mine turned out like shit! maybe i got a bad can or something, but wouldn't lay flat worth shit.. So had to restrip it all and just used engine paint.. Turned out great!! Will get pics later..