Diy: Refinishing Steel Rims (video)

[ProStreetDriver]

How to refinish steelies on a budget. This involves repainting your rims using spray bomb/rattle cans.

 

What you'll need:

flat screw driver, paint marker, wire brush, 200-400 grit sandpaper, brake cleaner, clean cloth, painter's tape, paper, dull knife/flat edge, primer, paint (color choice)

 

Procedure:

-remove rims from vehicle

-mark where wheel weight are located with paint marker

-remove loose rust and paint using wire brush

-sand down rim using 200-400 grit sand paper

-clean rim using brake cleaner and cloth, then let dry off in sun

-tape off tire and valve stem

-primer rim and allow for approximately 10min dry time

-apply selected paint choice (3 coats)

-let paint dry and remove tape

-reinstall wheel weight

-reinstall rim on vehicle