My new OEM wheels..DIY in flat black.

[oak510_tahoe]

Picked up these wheels today, $180 for all 4.

Scrubbed them with a brillo pad and carb'd the wheels.

Then busted out the low gloss black paint....

Here they are OEM status:

As I start working my way in...

almost done...

FINISHED!

Just need to get the tires, and update when I get them installed...

 

[BOSS]

Looking sexy man

B

 

[dropmech]

Looks good man. Came out really nice. Just a heads up, I personally have painted many sets of wheels, and wanted to let you know that you should expect to touch up the bead of the wheels after the tires are mounted. I've never been able to get a shop to mount the tires without scratching some of the paint around the bead. Tell the shop that they are painted and to please not throw them around the machinery, but don't be upset if some of it comes off where they have to use the tire mounting tools.

Wheels below in my sig are painted satin black.

 

[Anthony]

Looks good man. Came out really nice. Just a heads up, I personally have painted many sets of wheels, and wanted to let you know that you should expect to touch up the bead of the wheels after the tires are mounted. I've never been able to get a shop to mount the tires without scratching some of the paint around the bead. Tell the shop that they are painted and to please not throw them around the machinery, but don't be upset if some of it comes off where they have to use the tire mounting tools.

Wheels below in my sig are painted satin black.

Does your paint scratch from just regular driving on them? If so, how often?

 

[dropmech]

Does your paint scratch from just regular driving on them? If so, how often?

No, not really. I use the outdoor furniture Rustoleum paint. It's made to stand up to harsh conditions. I scrub them with a brush when I wash them too. No worries. A big key is proper prep.

 

[yukondoit]

Good job on the wheels. Its going to look when you finish it up.

 

[jomulk56]

Those look good.

 

[91RS]

Wow, that looks really nice. Should look really nice.

 

[oak510_tahoe]

thanks for the comments everyone, I mounted it myself, but I always expect to touch up the lip area. I put some Grizzly MT tires on it ( $500 for the set new) and it now looks pretty aggressive. I will post pics up in a bit when I get chance, so stay tuned!

 

[puckhead]

Lookin good dude! You guys using a clear cote for this too?

 

[oak510_tahoe]

didn't do a layer of clear, just left it as is ( Low gloss black )

Here's some quick pics: ( Also tinted my tail lights & driving lights + front turn signals)

 

[dropmech]

Came out nice.

 

[Z-56 Hoe]

Yep I like it, But then again I paint My stockers Myself a few years back every now and then I touch Em up after the winters up here in Colorado. Funny thing is I am a Texas Boy. Hey They Look Real good on there. Also did You use VTS nightshads? for the Tails?

 

[BlackDenali]

I like....

 

[oak510_tahoe]

Thanks everyone and yes used the VT niteshades for the tails, about 3-4 coats and then plastic polished it. Will post some better pics in another thread later.

 

[yukondoit]

Looks nice. You can barely tell they're stock wheels painted black.. Good job.