painting OEM rally rims

[p7387]

looking to clean up and paint a set of 15x8 rally rims on a budget, where is the best place to buy paint specifically for these and what type should i ask for? looking to keep the color OEM. assuming the paint is a spray can i would just be cleaning and scuffing the rims up, any need to use primer? it's not a show truck so i do not need to go crazy.

thanks

[Captkaos]

Eastwood should have the paint.  It is called Argent.

[Skunksmash]

http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=7941&frostProductName=Argent%20Silver%20Wheel%20Paint%20(340g)&catID=24&frostCat=Painting&frostSubCat=Eastwood&subCatID=32

Here it is. Anyone ever used it? If so, will the wheels look this color, and have this level of gloss?

[Captkaos]

Same stuff from Eastwood  http://www.eastwood.com/silver-argent-rally-wheel-paint-set.html
And yes it looks like factory when you paint them.  I know serveral people that have used it.

[Skunksmash]

Happen to know if they have a gloss for wheels? It would be cool if you had they factory color, but a little glossier. lol just my taste i guess. Oh here it is:

http://www.eastwood.com/ew-diamond-clear-gloss-painted-surface-11-oz.html

Now that would look cool! Now the next question is, what's the best way to strip down the wheels? Acid vat probly? Maybe sand blasting? What would you do?

[farmallgray]

If they aren't rusty I would use chemical paint stripper. If they are rusty, sandblast or electrolysis.

[Skunksmash]

Anyone know if one can will do all 4 rims? Or do you need 2 cans?

[bigblue09]

i want to paint mine black and keep the chrome trim ring and the chrome center caps. i was thinking about the duplicolor wheel paint. anyone ever used it or anyother ideas??

[oldwhity]

If it's not a show truck and not too worried about "factory" color( not that the average person could tell anyways), go to Walmart. It's around $1 a can. Degrease the wheel really good, scuff it up and shoot. It wouldn't hurt to prime it. If it doesn't turn out you wouldn't have a lot into it.
If you have a NAPA, they may carry something close also.