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Painted my SPG wheels.............
Posted by MichaelG [Email] (more from MichaelG) on Sun, 15 Apr 2001 20:32:35
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Hiya.
I decided to tackle a project that I have wanted to do, but was unsure of the results... Painting/refinishing the tired, faded, scratched, uneven, nappy, nasty, horrid looking wheels on my '88 SPG. Actually, they weren't too bad, but they sure weren't new looking.
I cleaned the wheels, masked off the tires, but not nearly well enough and plugged up the holes in the wheels (to protect the calipers) and very carefully painted the wheels and they look (IMO) just wonderful! I couldn't believe how good they look (even my 9'3 driving wife agrees that they look a million times better). They actually look nearly new (did a good job covering up the nasty curb rashes on the wheel edges too). I should hit them with a clear coat, but I haven't gotten around to that yet. I'm sure the finish isn't like new in durability, but it made a big difference in the appearance of the wheels. I used Steel Wheel Paint from the local parts store. The only trouble spot was spraying light enough and with a smooth enough motion to keep the paint from bubbling, but you'll get the hang of it if you do it.
Just thought I'd share. Now just have to get that paint overspray to wear off the tires (told you I didn't mask well enough!).
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