Tomorrow I am going to take on the task of painting the middle of my rims black, After searching for a powder coater and not having luck. I decided to just paint it. Any tips on a durable paint? It doesnt have to be spray paint because I have an air spray gun. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

use the same paint i did ... clean it up good tape it off good paint away and put a clear coat also

 

What difficulties did you have finding a powder coater? Call John Purner at www.ccwheel.com If he can't do it he might be able to recommend somebody.

 

nobody wants to do leave the lip polished. I just painted the front two and I am not getting a smooth texture like i wnated, there comming out reall rough. So I am going to have to spend alot of time working on them to get them as smooth as i want them. They are not smooth because the rim has a texture to it to begin with. I am going to wait and let the paint cure completly and use like a 400 grit sand paper on it, then paint more coats on it then clear coat it. here are pics.

 

the trick is light even coats. like 10 coats of paint, sanding and a lot of clear!
good luck bro.

 

No pics. I take it these are not 3-piece?

 

there stock mustang rims

 

yeah i did 5 coats, time to sand and I think ill add more caots with then clear

 

sorry ill post in a sec. camera doesnt wanna work