Painted Stock Wheels Graphite Today
11-08-2011, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 1FoxyJK
So after much research on here and other places I finally felt confident enough to paint my stock silver Moabs graphite today (since I love the Mountain edition/Call of Duty look) It took 5 hours to complete then I let them sit for 3 1/2 hours before mounting them. I used Duplicolor self etching primer, Duplicolor wheel coating Graphite color, and Duplicolor wheel coating Clear coat. I put 2 coats of primer, 3 coats of graphite, and 3 coats of clear.
First I washed the wheels and used lacquer thinner on the tires (where the rims meet).
Taped the wheels off with newspaper covering the tires.
Then I scuffed them up with 320 grit sand paper and then wiped the wheels down with alcohol.
I put the coats of primer on let sit for 30 minutes then lightly scuffed them up with the sand paper again.
Then the coats of graphite and let it sit for 30 minutes.
And finally the coats of clear and they set for 3 1/2 hours before mounting.
The prep is what takes the longest. Also, I bought a Rustoleum spray gun attachment for a more even spray and to save my fingers. I have before, during, and after pictures to view. The during and after pics are from my cell phones will get better pics later this week.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232936"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232939"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232937"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232938"/>.
First I washed the wheels and used lacquer thinner on the tires (where the rims meet).
Taped the wheels off with newspaper covering the tires.
Then I scuffed them up with 320 grit sand paper and then wiped the wheels down with alcohol.
I put the coats of primer on let sit for 30 minutes then lightly scuffed them up with the sand paper again.
Then the coats of graphite and let it sit for 30 minutes.
And finally the coats of clear and they set for 3 1/2 hours before mounting.
The prep is what takes the longest. Also, I bought a Rustoleum spray gun attachment for a more even spray and to save my fingers. I have before, during, and after pictures to view. The during and after pics are from my cell phones will get better pics later this week.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232936"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232939"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232937"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232938"/>.
11-08-2011, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Drop Top
Why don't they just make all the factory wheels for Jeeps like this? Looks great
11-09-2011, 01:04 PM
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That is so very true. I thought about finding Mountain/Mojave take offs but they would only be with the Rubicon tires and I'm switching to 33" tires in the early spring. There is always a way that car companies can get more money out of your pocket.
11-09-2011, 01:18 PM
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What about doing that to the front grill (like the mountain edition wranglers). I've seen the bedlined grill, but always wondered if you could do one in a glossy graphite color. Think it would work??
11-09-2011, 03:20 PM
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I would like to see somebody do that to there grill, but I am not planning on doing that. Maybe in the future since I had thought about it...but I love the blue color so much I don't want to paint any of that away.
11-09-2011, 03:24 PM
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I wish i subscribed to the thread where someone listed the paint codes for the Mountain wheels, bumper inserts and grill... from what i remember, the grill and bumper inserts were a lighter color grey than the wheels. Then again, i could have that backwards. Does anyone know the factory paint codes?
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11-09-2011, 03:34 PM
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I wish i subscribed to the thread where someone listed the paint codes for the Mountain wheels, bumper inserts and grill... from what i remember, the grill and bumper inserts were a lighter color grey than the wheels. Then again, i could have that backwards. Does anyone know the factory paint codes?
Do a search on here because I remember somebody using the Jeep paint codes for the grill and wheels. I remember reading on that thread that they are 2 different paint codes. One is called (I think) mineral gray, but I can't remember the other. Or it could have been on another forum site. I did a lot of researching before I painted them so I can't remember all the threads I read.
11-10-2011, 12:59 PM
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Okay I finally washed her all up and took some pics. When the sun hits them they look a little bronze and does not show how dark of a graphite it is. This duplicolor graphite is darker than the Jeep paint code for the COD/Mojave/Mountain edition JKs.
11-10-2011, 01:30 PM
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I really like the look of this. My friend has been wanting to powder coat his rims for a while but its a bit pricey! This looks professional ! I will try to lead him in this direction!
Looks great and keep the mods coming
Looks great and keep the mods coming
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