Thread: Is there a specific color to paint the Rims?

Jpct- hope you mean HWP101. Thats what I used based on your recommendation...LOL Regardless- I am very happy with the way they look at least the front. This weekend, the rear.
FYI.. Plan on 6 to 8 hours per wheel including polishing the break hub .

Originally Posted by Johnnyappleseed

Jpct- hope you mean HWP101. Thats what I used based on your recommendation...LOL Regardless- I am very happy with the way they look at least the front. This weekend, the rear.
FYI.. Plan on 6 to 8 hours per wheel including polishing the break hub .

yeah my bad, I definately used HWP101 Silver wheel paint, I would really like to do a side by side comparison with the OEM and other suggestions in person, you can't quite tell by pics.

I was wondering what you use too polish the brake hub? A dremel or just an old rag? Also do you use any polish or brake cleaner or what? Thanks in advance, Ian

Originally Posted by ianjb

I was wondering what you use too polish the brake hub? A dremel or just an old rag? Also do you use any polish or brake cleaner or what? Thanks in advance, Ian

I Used a rotary air sander with a foam pad on it and some light automotive compound to polish mine and they bling'd up real nice. The compound turns into a black mess when polishing aluminum, but once you clean it off you have a nice chrome like appearance. If you have any scratches or gouges , I would recommend starting with a medium grit sandpaper and working to fine, then scotchbrite before polishing them. Lastly, they were clear coated from the factory. You will have to work the tight areas by hand or a small dremel buffer.

Originally Posted by JPct70

yeah my bad, I definately used HWP101 Silver wheel paint, I would really like to do a side by side comparison with the OEM and other suggestions in person, you can't quite tell by pics.

Much nicer looking silver and I used this on my restomod daily rider. But "Cloud Silver" it ain't. "Steel wheels" was a perfect match, good enough to blend with new factory-painted pieces. Unfortunately, the at Duplicolor saw fit to discontinue it circa 2006/07. The big concern I'd have is not so much the color of a body paint forumla, but it's ability to withstand chemicals & heat. The WP series paint stands-up to petroleum and engine heat exposure.