painting stock wheels

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: painting stock wheels

You should wait between 3 and 4 hours between base and clear. If you miss that window, you should wait 12-24 hours.

I apologize for not being more clear about that. But that could very well be your problem. Does the paint look veiny? Like the clear coat is lifting?

[blackfbird98]

Re: painting stock wheels

o ok, no its alright its good to know now haha, but no actually they look pretty good i have the pictures over on fquick, the thing is its just not glossy and idk if its cause of the paint i used? (black metallic) would it help if i wetsanded with 1000 grit and tried painting it again? i dont mean to keep bugging u about this but im at a loss and i have a car show comming this saturday so i want to get it right : (

[Fbody3400]

Re: painting stock wheels

Did you use any clear coat? Wetsanding with a fine grit will help it look smoother.

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: painting stock wheels

Yes, you can sand it down with 1000 grit and put a coat or two more of clear now that it has been a couple days. Just keep the sand paper very wet at all times.

[blackfbird98]

Re: painting stock wheels

Yes, you can sand it down with 1000 grit and put a coat or two more of clear now that it has been a couple days. Just keep the sand paper very wet at all times.

after i wetsand with the 1000 JUST apply clear coat or should i add another coat of black then do the coat of clear coat?

[blackfbird98]

Re: painting stock wheels

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: painting stock wheels

Busy day yesterday.

Sand it so there are no low spots (shiny spots) and it's completely smooth to the touch. With 4 coats of clear, you shouldn't sand through it. If the water you are wet sanding with turns black, you've hit base. Let the paper do the cutting, don't press too hard. If you don't hit base (which you shouldn't) Just apply clear. A few more coats will do the job.