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Old 11-07-2017, 04:46 PM   #1
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Paint for rims

Just picked up a set used of 18'' sport classic bbs 2 pc rims for my 01 boxster

i was just thinking of doing a touchup but have decided i want to restore these

can anyone recommend paint and paint color for these rims

thanks for your help

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Old 11-07-2017, 05:26 PM   #2
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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   #3
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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   #4
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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   #5
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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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Old 11-08-2017, 09:18 AM   #6
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Here's my thread on refinishing BBS sport design wheels

http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/66113-refinishg-bbs-sport-design-wheels.html
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Old 11-08-2017, 12:48 PM   #7
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Just paint them with this �� Looks pretty good

https://video-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t42.1790-2/22648298_125489274822200_3871328725698084864_n.mp4 ?efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InN2ZV9zZCJ9&oh=1d0a7fb20dc5c8e2c4b45ed91e8c6bca&oe=5A03B0FB

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Old 11-08-2017, 12:48 PM   #8
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thanks all. ill post some pictures when I am done with this project
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Here is my before and after. I had a local wheel shop separate the rims, polish the outer ring and powder coat the spokes. I later added the emblems back in the center. Worth inquiring about powder coating them.




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