Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**PICKMUP** · 07-24-2006, 08:20 PM

Go to hardware store and get 10 ft of flashing.
Just wrap it around the wheel. No taping & paper.
Gives a quick and clean job. (Yes I did a little sanding...not much).

This also tests my new Sony digi cam

**Hart_Rod** · 07-24-2006, 08:26 PM

Why didn't I think of that?!?!!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-24-2006, 08:55 PM

Good idea, thanks for sharing!

Jim

epthree04 · 07-24-2006, 09:47 PM

good idea! i just use flashcards but i still get overspray. this is WAY better!

**special-K** · 07-24-2006, 10:06 PM

Good ole trick.Eastwood sells steel for that with plastic clips for the less innovative.I do brake work with aluminum on houses,"wrappin'."
I should start marketing my scrap,it`s heavier than that hardware store coil.

roger0080 · 07-24-2006, 10:26 PM

Did you use a spray can or a gun? Nice job either way.

67chevy2wd · 07-24-2006, 11:06 PM

Just do like they do where i work, when they paint the big trucks if they get over spray on the tires no big deal they paint the tires black. looks slick as hell till they drive it and the paint gets all cracked up. You would think when you spend a coulple grand a paint job you want a better one than that.

skidsteer · 07-25-2006, 12:42 AM

Great Idea. Last week found flexible masking tape at Lowes in the paint department and used that which was the best way I had found to paint wheels with the tires on until I saw your post.

**Canadian694x4** · 07-25-2006, 02:06 AM

Very Slick!

krue · 07-25-2006, 09:34 AM

Looks good, works good, must be good!

TonyJohnson · 07-25-2006, 10:17 AM

I've got the cheap white "discount tire" steel wheels on my truck and they are showing rust in the usual places. No big bubbles or anything, just sorta bleed through. I really hate to spend too much time/money on them, but I would like to get a shot of paint on there, maybe black... Has anyone tried the "por" stuff on wheels? How much prep would be necessary? Sorry for jacking the thread, but it's pretty related to this project.

Thanks, Tony J.

Orange · 07-25-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyJohnson

I've got the cheap white "discount tire" steel wheels on my truck and they are showing rust in the usual places. No big bubbles or anything, just sorta bleed through. I really hate to spend too much time/money on them, but I would like to get a shot of paint on there, maybe black... Has anyone tried the "por" stuff on wheels? How much prep would be necessary? Sorry for jacking the thread, but it's pretty related to this project.

Thanks, Tony J.

Haven't used POR-15, but I have used the Dupli-Color wheel paint. It comes in Black, Silver, White, and Gunmetal.
I did my Camaro wheels in Gunmetal.

I have a writeup on CamaroZ28.com in the Wheels & Tires section if you are familiar with the site. I will try and get a link if not. Nice F-Body and Z06 BTW.

Oh, and that's a great idea.
Wish I would have thought of that when doing my wheels. I used a good bit of tape. Didn't have any overspray though...

special-K, my dad does siding and such as well, so I am sure his scrap could be reused...

TonyJohnson · 07-25-2006, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange

...I have a writeup on CamaroZ28.com in the Wheels & Tires section if you are familiar with the site...

I'll check it out. I've been on that site for 10 years now... lol.

Wow... I just check out your truck pages and holy snikeys, it's nice. You've done a great job with that GMC!

matthufham · 07-25-2006, 11:06 AM

cool idea!

**PICKMUP** · 07-25-2006, 11:44 AM

This is just a good "high solids" rattle can paint. Again, looking for quick & easy.
POR will fade from the sun, it shows brush strokes, and wants to run unless you spray it on. Then you have to clean the gun. That kind of defeats the purpose of "quick & easy".

IGOR · 07-25-2006, 12:01 PM

That is a very slick idea!

Sequoyah · 07-25-2006, 12:30 PM

Good idea

shifty · 03-11-2008, 02:11 AM

Killer idea! Bumping this one because it would have helped me greatly just a couple of days ago

powerbench · 03-11-2008, 02:26 AM

What a slick idea...all those times i 've spent hand masking,and cleaning off over spray.

eightbanger · 03-11-2008, 03:20 AM

Go to the top of the class. Excellent idea!

k5hart · 03-11-2008, 04:42 AM

Awesome tip! I could have used that painting my wheels recently.

Rokcrln · 03-11-2008, 04:51 AM

Nice I will be using this on LowBuck to do a fast color change real soon.
Thanks,
Kevin
LFD Inc.

**El Jay** · 03-11-2008, 03:17 AM

Fantastic idea!
Thanx for sharing.

I'm not trying to hijack the thread, but here's something I do when spray painting: I put a thin coating of bearing grease on the stuff that I don't want the overspray to stick to. When the paint is dry, just wash off the grease.

72BlckButy · 03-11-2008, 05:09 AM

Wow... great idea! And, the wheels turned out great!!!

chevy one · 03-11-2008, 06:50 AM

Looks and works great, thanks for the tip!

07-24-2006, 08:20 PM	#1
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Go to hardware store and get 10 ft of flashing. Just wrap it around the wheel. No taping & paper. Gives a quick and clean job. (Yes I did a little sanding...not much). This also tests my new Sony digi cam Attached Images

07-24-2006, 08:26 PM	#2
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,840	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Why didn't I think of that?!?!! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-24-2006, 08:55 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Good idea, thanks for sharing! Jim

07-24-2006, 09:47 PM	#4
epthree04 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson Posts: 86	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on good idea! i just use flashcards but i still get overspray. this is WAY better!

07-24-2006, 10:06 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Good ole trick.Eastwood sells steel for that with plastic clips for the less innovative.I do brake work with aluminum on houses,"wrappin'." I should start marketing my scrap,it`s heavier than that hardware store coil. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-24-2006, 10:26 PM	#6
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Did you use a spray can or a gun? Nice job either way. __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

07-24-2006, 11:06 PM	#7
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Just do like they do where i work, when they paint the big trucks if they get over spray on the tires no big deal they paint the tires black. looks slick as hell till they drive it and the paint gets all cracked up. You would think when you spend a coulple grand a paint job you want a better one than that. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban Last edited by 67chevy2wd; 07-24-2006 at 11:07 PM.

07-25-2006, 12:42 AM	#8
skidsteer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SAN FRANCISCO Posts: 15	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Great Idea. Last week found flexible masking tape at Lowes in the paint department and used that which was the best way I had found to paint wheels with the tires on until I saw your post.

07-25-2006, 02:06 AM	#9
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Very Slick! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

07-25-2006, 09:34 AM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Looks good, works good, must be good! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-25-2006, 10:17 AM	#11
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on I've got the cheap white "discount tire" steel wheels on my truck and they are showing rust in the usual places. No big bubbles or anything, just sorta bleed through. I really hate to spend too much time/money on them, but I would like to get a shot of paint on there, maybe black... Has anyone tried the "por" stuff on wheels? How much prep would be necessary? Sorry for jacking the thread, but it's pretty related to this project. Thanks, Tony J. __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

07-25-2006, 11:06 AM	#14
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on cool idea!

07-25-2006, 11:44 AM	#15
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on This is just a good "high solids" rattle can paint. Again, looking for quick & easy. POR will fade from the sun, it shows brush strokes, and wants to run unless you spray it on. Then you have to clean the gun. That kind of defeats the purpose of "quick & easy".

07-25-2006, 12:01 PM	#16
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on That is a very slick idea! __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/

07-25-2006, 12:30 PM	#17
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Good idea



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03-11-2008, 02:11 AM	#18
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Killer idea! Bumping this one because it would have helped me greatly just a couple of days ago __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-11-2008, 02:26 AM	#19
powerbench Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey B.C Posts: 432	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on What a slick idea...all those times i 've spent hand masking,and cleaning off over spray.

03-11-2008, 03:20 AM	#20
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Go to the top of the class. Excellent idea! __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

03-11-2008, 04:42 AM	#21
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Awesome tip! I could have used that painting my wheels recently. __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

03-11-2008, 04:51 AM	#22
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Nice I will be using this on LowBuck to do a fast color change real soon. Thanks, Kevin LFD Inc.

03-11-2008, 03:17 AM	#23
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Fantastic idea! Thanx for sharing. I'm not trying to hijack the thread, but here's something I do when spray painting: I put a thin coating of bearing grease on the stuff that I don't want the overspray to stick to. When the paint is dry, just wash off the grease. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

03-11-2008, 05:09 AM	#24
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Wow... great idea! And, the wheels turned out great!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-11-2008, 06:50 AM	#25
chevy one Chevy One Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The BeeHive State Posts: 132	Re: Neat fast trick for masking/painting wheels with the tires still on Looks and works great, thanks for the tip! __________________ Chevy One 67 1/2 Two-on-the-Floor 67 Nova 2Dr Sedan 03 Monte Carlo I'M NOT OLD, JUST A CLASSIC!!!

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