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70ChevyLongbed · 08-12-2004, 10:20 PM

Okay this isn't really a 'painting' question.. so that's why I'm posting it here instead of in "Paint & Body"

I have four steel VW wheels that I am going to repaint for my bug. They need paint all over, with some special attention to the bead and lip area. The prep work I have done, and the rattle-can paint I'm sure will be fine.

What I want to know is... when do I have the tires mounted?

Should I completely paint the wheels and hope the tire shop doesn't scrape the paint off while mounting the tires?

OR

Should I have the tires mounted (but not aired up or balanced) onto the bare wheels... then paint the wheels?

Thanks for any help you can give

PS: Mike (fine69) I know you said just leave the inside... but after I wire wheeled and sand blasted them... I want to do a good job with them.

lux hauler · 08-12-2004, 10:38 PM

Most mounting machines have a nylon (?) end that doesn't do much damage to the finish. I'd paint 'em up then have the tires mounted.

70ChevyLongbed · 08-13-2004, 09:14 PM

Thanks Lux!

Any other opinions?

shortymac83 · 08-13-2004, 10:52 PM

if you paint them with the tires on, you better make really sure that you don't get ANY paint on the tires or else you've got some scrubbing to do and it'll look ugly if you don't get that paint off.

Sweet72 · 08-14-2004, 06:57 AM

I say paint 'em first inside and out, and let it cure for at least a week, depending on the type of paint you're using, if you can wait. If they get a scratch or two at the tire shop just touch it up.

Tx Firefighter · 08-14-2004, 07:05 AM

I paint all my wheels bare, let them cure for 24 hours, and mount the tires myself.

Use Goop hand soap on the tire bead and you can put them on the wheels by hand, no tools at all.

MACKL · 08-15-2004, 08:41 AM

You can get them bead blasted and power coated fairly cheap at some of the major truck tire centers. I'm sure Knoxville has several in the area. Look for a Bandag recap center or a Bridgestone truck tire center. Here in Dallas I can get them done for $15.00 ea. They have different colors, black, red, white and silver.

70ChevyLongbed · 08-15-2004, 12:12 PM

Thanks everybody!

08-12-2004, 10:20 PM	#1
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,266	OT Painting steel wheels question. Okay this isn't really a 'painting' question.. so that's why I'm posting it here instead of in "Paint & Body" I have four steel VW wheels that I am going to repaint for my bug. They need paint all over, with some special attention to the bead and lip area. The prep work I have done, and the rattle-can paint I'm sure will be fine. What I want to know is... when do I have the tires mounted? Should I completely paint the wheels and hope the tire shop doesn't scrape the paint off while mounting the tires? OR Should I have the tires mounted (but not aired up or balanced) onto the bare wheels... then paint the wheels? Thanks for any help you can give PS: Mike (fine69) I know you said just leave the inside... but after I wire wheeled and sand blasted them... I want to do a good job with them. __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

08-12-2004, 10:38 PM	#2
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Most mounting machines have a nylon (?) end that doesn't do much damage to the finish. I'd paint 'em up then have the tires mounted. __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

08-13-2004, 09:14 PM	#3
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,266	Thanks Lux! Any other opinions? __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

08-13-2004, 10:52 PM	#4
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	if you paint them with the tires on, you better make really sure that you don't get ANY paint on the tires or else you've got some scrubbing to do and it'll look ugly if you don't get that paint off. __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR.

08-14-2004, 06:57 AM	#5
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	I say paint 'em first inside and out, and let it cure for at least a week, depending on the type of paint you're using, if you can wait. If they get a scratch or two at the tire shop just touch it up. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

08-14-2004, 07:05 AM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I paint all my wheels bare, let them cure for 24 hours, and mount the tires myself. Use Goop hand soap on the tire bead and you can put them on the wheels by hand, no tools at all. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-15-2004, 08:41 AM	#7
MACKL Almost done! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Woodstock GA Posts: 193	You can get them bead blasted and power coated fairly cheap at some of the major truck tire centers. I'm sure Knoxville has several in the area. Look for a Bandag recap center or a Bridgestone truck tire center. Here in Dallas I can get them done for $15.00 ea. They have different colors, black, red, white and silver. __________________ The 1970 SWB Project Removed 6cyl manual trans, manual everything V8-350 Auto/PS/PDB Blazer Fuel Tank Behind the Marker Light Fuel Fill

08-15-2004, 12:12 PM	#8
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,266	Thanks everybody! __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold



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