painting rims

[Big Boy]

i got just aluminum wheels on my polaris but i like the way black would look on it. how would i go about painting them without paint chipping off of them the next time i ride it.

[dunecoon01]

powder coat

[lt250racer]

Powder Coat is definatly the way to go. If I were doing this before I brought the wheels to the powderCoat shop I would sand them with a very fine 320-400 grit sandpaper, then wash them very good with hot soapy water. This will ensure a very good bond between the wheels & powdercoat.

[honda250r]

I know of some strong paint if you want paint and not powder coat

[Big Boy]

What would i do if i just want to paint it without powder coating and still have a good looking rim without chips and cracks.

[bfulton620]

painting on smooth aluminum will surely chip off.... you would need to blast the rims.... the ruff clean surface will allow the paint to adhear better...multiply coats of paint will ensure a smooth finish over the sand blasted surface.... iv never done a rim before, but i have painted a few chrome and polished mufflers, and in my experience, this process works best... but i have to agree...powder coating is, great!

[climb any hill]

I wouldn't use soapy water to after sanding, moisture is left behind even if you wipe it down.
Acetone is your best bet.

Powedercoating is not that expensive, it's worth to save up for it!

[fastR of puppets]

just buy HiPers, hahaha well that might cost a little too much, but its worth it IMO

[8-ball]

how much is powdercoating for all 4 wheels?
and include blasting and prep work..

[fastR of puppets]

thats a place near me that P/Cs

http://www.bcsperformance.com/powdercoat.html