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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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What can you use to paint the stock rims BLACK on the JK. Something you can do yourself?
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 04:05 PM
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Search around the show & tell section...most popular choices are plastidip or bedliner.
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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I used Dupicolor primer and wheel paint. Turned out great. I painted mine graphite but they also have black.

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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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I used Rustoleum primer, matte black paint, and clear coat. Turned out really good.


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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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Wow the matte black does look good. Thanks for the suggestions.
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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I did some scuffing with a scotch pad, wheel specific primer/paint. 2 yrs on and almost no chipping.Click image for larger version

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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:03 PM
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Those rims look good also, is that the Olympic stubby front bumper? How do you like it?
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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I have eagle alloy wheels that are already either painted or powder coated black but some of the coating is peeled, chipped off (thats another story) can you use the self etching primer to recoat the wheels or should I use a different primer before repainting?
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 4wheels4life
I have eagle alloy wheels that are already either painted or powder coated black but some of the coating is peeled, chipped off (thats another story) can you use the self etching primer to recoat the wheels or should I use a different primer before repainting?
I've got eagles too (black) and I just used flat back krylon and it works just fine. Rock rash? No problem, just reapply
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Redjk11
Those rims look good also, is that the Olympic stubby front bumper? How do you like it?
thanks! the OE wheels are off of an 07 Grand Cherokee. Bumper is a Pavement Ends, same price point as the Olympic. Nice and basic, very strong, taken some good hits and got only scratches. Happy with it
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