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Old 06-27-2012, 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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Search around the show & tell section...most popular choices are plastidip or bedliner.
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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 06-27-2012, 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 06-27-2012, 05:59 PM
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Wow the matte black does look good. Thanks for the suggestions.
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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 06-27-2012, 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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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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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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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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