Painted the barrels of my Chrome GS Wheels
really looks good. 
I sort of like this look but for a show car maybe?? 
06-24-2015, 12:44 AM
#284
09-01-2016, 08:22 PM
#285
Melting Slicks
Products used:
PPG DX330 (Wax and grease remover)
SEM 39683 (Self-etch primer)
SEM 42013 (Gray high build primer surface)
PPG DBC916293 (Silver basecoat color)
USC 3680062 (Spray Max 2K Spot clear coat)
1) Wash wheels with soap and water and thoroughly dry.
2) Clean with DX330 wax and grease remover.
3) Sand barrel with 120 to 180 grit sandpaper. Don’t worry if you remove some of the factory coating down to the bare chrome. Blow off sanding residue and wipe with tack cloth.
4) Mask wheel barrel and tire appropriately.
5) Clean again with DX330 and wipe with tack cloth.
6) Spray 2-3 light coats of SEM 39683 self-etch primer (only enough to achieve hiding). This will insure proper adhesion to any bare sanded chrome. Let dry per directions.
7) Optional - Spray several coats of SEM 42013 primer surface. This will fill and level the factory grind marks in the barrel. When dry, sand with 320 to 400 grit sandpaper. Blow off sanding residue and once again clean with DX330 and then lightly wipe with tack cloth.
8) Spray 3-4 coats of basecoat (color of your choice) allowing about 5-10 minutes between coats. Allow to dry per directions before clear coating.
9) After sufficient dry time, lightly wipe barrel with tack cloth.
10) Spray 3 medium wet coats of USC Spray Max 2K Clear allowing 10-20 minutes between coats.
11) Allow to dry overnight, unmask and enjoy the results.
Note: Allow the clear to completely cure (about one month) before having your wheels balanced, otherwise the weights will probably pull the finish off the next time they need to be removed.
This process and list of supplies can be a little pricey (professional quality products) however the results will net you a finish as durable as the exterior of your vehicle. Check with your local automotive paint jobber to see if they can package the color of your choice in SEM (#61993) custom fill spray cans.
Always use safety precautions such as: Eye protection, gloves and respirator.
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate.
For obvious reasons, I cannot guarantee your results however after many years in the automotive refinish business, I'm comfortable with it.
Before:
After self-etch primer:
Finished product:
PPG DX330 (Wax and grease remover)
SEM 39683 (Self-etch primer)
SEM 42013 (Gray high build primer surface)
PPG DBC916293 (Silver basecoat color)
USC 3680062 (Spray Max 2K Spot clear coat)
1) Wash wheels with soap and water and thoroughly dry.
2) Clean with DX330 wax and grease remover.
3) Sand barrel with 120 to 180 grit sandpaper. Don’t worry if you remove some of the factory coating down to the bare chrome. Blow off sanding residue and wipe with tack cloth.
4) Mask wheel barrel and tire appropriately.
5) Clean again with DX330 and wipe with tack cloth.
6) Spray 2-3 light coats of SEM 39683 self-etch primer (only enough to achieve hiding). This will insure proper adhesion to any bare sanded chrome. Let dry per directions.
7) Optional - Spray several coats of SEM 42013 primer surface. This will fill and level the factory grind marks in the barrel. When dry, sand with 320 to 400 grit sandpaper. Blow off sanding residue and once again clean with DX330 and then lightly wipe with tack cloth.
8) Spray 3-4 coats of basecoat (color of your choice) allowing about 5-10 minutes between coats. Allow to dry per directions before clear coating.
9) After sufficient dry time, lightly wipe barrel with tack cloth.
10) Spray 3 medium wet coats of USC Spray Max 2K Clear allowing 10-20 minutes between coats.
11) Allow to dry overnight, unmask and enjoy the results.
Note: Allow the clear to completely cure (about one month) before having your wheels balanced, otherwise the weights will probably pull the finish off the next time they need to be removed.
This process and list of supplies can be a little pricey (professional quality products) however the results will net you a finish as durable as the exterior of your vehicle. Check with your local automotive paint jobber to see if they can package the color of your choice in SEM (#61993) custom fill spray cans.
Always use safety precautions such as: Eye protection, gloves and respirator.
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate.
For obvious reasons, I cannot guarantee your results however after many years in the automotive refinish business, I'm comfortable with it.
Before:
After self-etch primer:
Finished product:
04-24-2022, 11:20 AM
#290
Intermediate
Carlisle Blue barrels
Your barrels looks great. I am in the process of doing the same thing when I return from my trip to TX. My hard top had to be repainted and I have left over paint. I agree the grey barrels are really hard to take care of. Can you please tells us the steps you did in painting your barrels?
I know you will have to clean them. Some body noted on the forum to used 400 grit sand paper and then wiped them down with laquer thinner. My shop suggest to clear coat them as well. All inputs are welcome. I will leave the weights on as well. The color will be carlisle blue ( same as my car).
Thanks in advance for all suggests.
:flagha lfmast:
I know you will have to clean them. Some body noted on the forum to used 400 grit sand paper and then wiped them down with laquer thinner. My shop suggest to clear coat them as well. All inputs are welcome. I will leave the weights on as well. The color will be carlisle blue ( same as my car).
Thanks in advance for all suggests.
:flagha lfmast: