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Old 11-07-2017, 05:26 PM   #1
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I assume that you mean wheels, not rims.

You can plasticoat them

You can use 2 part acrylic enamel. If they need work remove the damage and prime the wheels first.

You could also have them powder coated.

I personally like painting them.
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Old 11-07-2017, 06:46 PM   #2
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How about

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-b5LJouPys
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Old 11-08-2017, 05:58 AM   #3
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I have used this with good results:

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/duplicolor-wheel-coating-graphite-11-oz.-aerosol-hwp102/7141207-P?searchTerm=wheel+paint

3 coats of color and 2 coats of clear

My write up of refinishing some turbo twists:

https://rennlist.com/forums/diy-submission-forum/857021-refinishing-oem-turbo-twist-porsche-wheels.html
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Old 11-08-2017, 06:47 AM   #4
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That paint is great for wheels. I used peelcoat primer on mine incase I want to peel it off at a latter date.


Or you could vinyl wrap them. Vids on Utube.
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