Rim Restoration Questions

Discussion in 'The Hides' started by DaveR, Jan 22, 2021.

  1. DaveR

    DaveR Active Member

    Hi guys, I have seen several older threads that provided great advice on how to restore old rally rims. I get the main points (taping off the chrome, using 0000 steel wool, etc.), but I still have two specific questions:

    1. What is the best practice for dealing with the back of the rim (facing the brakes) and the sides (covered by the tire? Should I sand and paint with a rust-deterrent primer? What kind would folks recommend?

    2. For the front of the rims, after sanding off the old black paint, what primer(s) should I use? I have seen videos where guys use an etching primer first, followed by another primer, before repainting in black. What do you all think about using etching primer, and what should the second primer be--an epoxy primer or something else?

    Thanks very much. I appreciate any and all advice!
     
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  2. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Just Dupli color etching primer then top coat with a satin black or even gloss black from Dupli color or Krylon,..Sem,..etc
     
  3. DaveR

    DaveR Active Member

    Got it, thanks very much. Something I read said you couldn't paint directly over etching primer. What about the back side of the rims--just etching primer or like a primer/sealer? Thanks again.
     
  4. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Ive done it forever,...never had an issue,...Epoxy primer is "better " but I wouldn't lose sleep over it
     
  5. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Back side ot the rims were chrome,..just brillo the piss out of them
     
  6. flh73

    flh73 Gold Level Contributor

    There’s $10 tape off stencils available now to make painting easier. eBay etc. I’ve also seen apply over stickers if you don’t want to paint.
     
  7. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    I use a Eastwood product on the back just to prevent rust and the ensuing cleaning. I don't see it on their site - They changed the can. This is it. I made cardboard inserts to fill the slots in the spokes when painting the backs.

    eastwood paint.jpg
     
    Last edited: Jan 31, 2021
  8. gs65

    gs65 Well-Known Member

    Hi all, just finished restore on my front 15x7 the usual 0000, tape and rustoleum before mounting the new Cooper Cobras. Used gloss engine paint on the front and regular satin black on the back

    Any suggestions on what to do once your done to protect the finish? I used car wax on the chrome. Thanks
     

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