TrailRidden
New member
Just grabbed a new set of spyderlocks. Was wondering if anyone had suggestions on what to use to paint the rings? I'll be leaving the inner wheel machined aluminum.
Painting beadlock rings
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cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
If you want black then just grab a can of rustolium. If you want color matched then check out automotivetouchup.com.
TrailRidden
New member
Thanks, that's easy enough. No primer of any kind?
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
Sorry yes that as well. I scuffed my rings then used rustolium primer then paint
SFNick
Member
How many 12oz cans did it take to paint your 5 rings?
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
Just over 1 can.
JK_Dave
Caught the Bug
One thing I learned was that you shouldn't take too long between the primer coat and the paint coat. Primer will break down over time and if you try to paint over old primer you'll end up with really bad spiderwebbing and then you'll have to sand it down to the base and start over. Ask me how I know. :doh:
As long as it's dry, you only need to wait about an hour before moving from primer to paint. Don't be afraid to hit the paint coat with some clear too. That will help hold some of the color in and keep it from looking dull.
As long as it's dry, you only need to wait about an hour before moving from primer to paint. Don't be afraid to hit the paint coat with some clear too. That will help hold some of the color in and keep it from looking dull.