Rim paint: choice, application and price

Wheel paint can be used to change the color and appearance of the wheels. The paint may have anti-corrosion properties or protect discs from UV rays. Thus, the color of the rims is not only aesthetic value, even if it contributes to the visual appearance of the vehicle.

🔎 What paint for the rim to choose?

La rim paint allows you to finish the rim, primarily for aesthetic reasons, but also to protect the rim. Thus, it helps to improve the appearance of your vehicle, especially if the rims are worn out and their gloss dulls with use.

There are different types of paint for the rim:

• La epoxy paint (or powder coating): This is a process based on the use of electrostatic powder paint, which is baked in an oven at 200 ° C.
• Le chromaticity : This process consists of using a shiny primer and then a layer of chrome paint before varnishing. This is especially true for rims, but also for bumpers.
• La acrylic paint : This is a paint for aluminum or steel rims that protects them from UV rays and climatic conditions, while maintaining their gloss despite the weather.
• La liquid epoxy paint : This is an anti-corrosion paint that also protects your discs from UV rays. It is applied with a spray gun prior to steaming (60 to 180 ° C).

Rim paint can be found powdery where to be solvent based... If you want to paint your rims yourself, choose the second option because powder painting, although very strong, durable and suitable for all types of rims, also requires professional training as it needs to be baked in the oven.

Solvent-based paint is sold in a can or spray can and can be used with or without a paint gun. It dries much faster than powder paint: maximum 40 minutes, powder paint 24 hours.

Before choosing a paint for your rim, make sure it is adapted to the material of your rims. Indeed, while epoxy paint is suitable for almost all types of rims, acrylic paint is not.

Finally, select finish among those on the market: matte, glossy or satin. Satin paint is known for its ease of maintenance, but gloss paint is usually more durable in winter. Finally, the matte paint will blur the rim line making it difficult to clean.

Note that you also have a choice hueas the color of the rim ranges from black to gold, including white and chrome.

Be sure to choose quality paints and varnishes to ensure their resistance to weather conditions and weather conditions. So turn to reference brands that specialize in body paint instead.

These are, for example, the brands ECAR or Motip, which you will find in specialized stores, both on the Internet and in regular stores, as well as in auto centers such as Norauto or Feu Vert.

👨‍🔧 How to paint a car rim?

You can paint the wheels of the car yourself, even without a paint gun. However, choose a suitable solvent based paint rather than powder paint because it needs to be heated. Depending on the type of paint, you will also need to apply a coat of primer and then finish with the varnish.

Required material:

• Primer
• Rim paint
• Come back
• Spray gun
• Sandpaper

Step 1. Apply a primer.

First of all, prepare the surface for painting by cleaning the discs. Then sand the rim with sandpaper and let it dry. Apply a primer or primer coat. You can apply two coats; in this case, be careful to allow it to dry between each coat.

Step 2: paint the rim

Once the primer is dry, apply the paint. You can use a can of paint and a spray bottle if you have one, or you can resort to a spray can. In both cases, draw vertically, staying about eight inches from the rim. Apply two coats, letting it dry well between each one.

Step 3: apply polish

The varnish is optional and depends on the paint you used. So check before varnishing the rim. Allow the last coat of paint to dry if necessary, then apply varnish. Let dry overnight and collect discs.

💶 How much does rim paint cost?

The price of paint for rims depends on the type of paint chosen, color, and, of course, on its brand and quantity. If you plan to repaint discs yourself, count from 20 € per liter... It may be necessary to add the price of primer and varnish.

To have your discs repainted by a professional, count 60 to 100 € per rim O. Here again, the price varies from one bodybuilder to the next, but also depends on the technique used.

That's it, you know all about wheel paint! As you already understood, it is quite possible to choose the color of the rims. In that case, feel free to entrust your rim painting to a professional for a perfect finish.