How to Spray Paint on Rims – Step By Step Guide

The paint applied on the car in different areas is not just for aesthetic purposes, but it also acts as a shield for the inner material and protects it from harsh outside conditions such as bad weather, moisture that causes rusting, etc.

The same is the case with the rims painted. You need to spray paint on your rims time after time, whether it be for amending the previously decade paint or you just want to change the color of your tires. It is one of the easiest ways to give your vehicle a new look.

This article is a step by step guide to practice DIY methods in order to paint the rims. The process is simple and easy to follow and takes a little time, not more than two hours.

Spraying Paint on the Rims

Now it is time to take you through step by step guide which is carefully formulated in order to help you paint your car while staying at home with very minimal effort.

Without any further ado, let’s start with the process:

1. Get hold of all the equipment required

To perform this task, you will need to gather all the necessary tools and accessories. They are as follows:

• Wheel cleaner, soap or a degreaser
• Wire brush
• Sandpaper pieces
• Piece of cloth
• Steel wool
• Paint thinner
• Painter tape
• Plastic paper
• Self-etching primer
• Metal spray paint
• Clearcoat

2. Select a good place to perform a task

You need to select a well-suited place for the task with proper ventilation and as less breeze as possible to avoid over-spraying. The temperature should be nice, with the least humidity.

You should never paint it during rain. You can do it in your garden if the pollen count is low, there is no breeze, and there is the least amount of dust in the area.

Protect the surrounding area from overspray. If the conditions are not ideal, you can paint in your garage with the necessary precautions.

3. Removing the wheels

You need to put a jack under the tire suspensions and then lift the car using a lever. With the help of a spanner, remove the wheels from the car.

4. Separating tires

Now it is time to separate tires from the rims as the unwanted paint can ruin the look of your tires. Perform this task by inserting a screwdriver between the tire and wheel the pull it off.

5. Rinsing the rims

Now you need to bring the rims in the range of a water hose. Rinsing is important so that deployed dust and debris on the rim surface are removed so as to avoid any impurities.

The impurities can affect the quality of the paint and can cause sticking issues as well. It is better to get rid of them. You should use soap and a degreaser to perform this task. Spray in all the areas and use a rag to remove the remaining grease, dust, and grime.

6. Remove previous paint

First, use a wire brush after applying a paint stripper for the initial removal of the paint. To remove the tough remaining paint, you need to use hard materials such as steel.

Not use 600 grit sandpaper to do some thorough cleaning. Sand it to remove all the remaining paint and dirt. Now wash the wheel again and then dry it off to get ready for the painting step.

7. Protection from overspray

You don’t have to paint all the areas, and you also have to protect your surroundings from being affected by over-spraying—use painters’ tape for this. If you have not removed the tires, then start with them.

Protect the valve steam as well and the areas which are under the approach of the spray using the tape. You should put the wheel on top of some newspapers after that.

8. Applying the first coat

Now that you’ve taken all the necessary precautions and done everything which is a pre-requisite for this practice, you can start off with the major task i.e., painting the rims.

The first layer is of the primer. It makes the best adhesion possible for the paint that is to be applied. Apply at least two to three coatings of the self-etching primer. Allow each coat to dry before applying the next.

The primer provides a smooth surface for the efficient sitting of the paint on the rims and also protects the rims from the rusting phenomenon.

9. Apply paint

After you’ve placed the primer layer over your rims, you can spray paint. Use a proper distance from the rims to give even and proper finish to the rims-use manual instructions for this purpose.

Apply enough coatings to get the desired shade. Allow each coating to dry off first before applying the next one.

10. Deposit the top layer

It is time now to apply the uppermost protection layer for your paint. Apply topcoat very carefully and let each layer dry off before applying the next layer. Now let it sit.

11. Remove protection and reinstall the tire.

After you have completed the task, it is time to give it a decent and clean finish. Now remove all the protective coatings in order to save areas from over spraying.

The next step is to apply the tire again on the wheel and put the wheel in the car again. Use vice versa of the above-described methods for this purpose. Remember to allow the final coat dry before proceeding with these steps.

Final Thoughts

It is time to see the fruit that your precious efforts have borne. Take a good look at your new wheels with unparalleled grace. You will surely feel a queer sense of accomplishment.

Always take the necessary precautions and perform the task in the ideal place possible. Never hesitate to seek professional health in case of any issues.

You should follow the steps AS THEY ARE and try to improvise as little as possible in order to not ruin the task. Wishing you the best of luck!