Anyone used this paint kit?

gluestick · 11:06 AM

I wouldn't consider this a competitor's site, because Pelican does not sell anything like this, so...

Has anyone used this kit to repaint their wheels?:

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=11570

I have phone dial wheels that desperately need repainting, they stick out like a sore thumb after my new paint job.

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: Sorry about the double posts!! Accidentally went back to the page where it said "Thanks for posting" and then it reposted!

Rot 911 · 03-26-2002, 11:58 AM

Nothing wrong with the kit as long as your don't mind being raped on the price. All you really need is some Wurth silver wheel paint and some clear paint. I think Pelican sells the Wurth silver and you can get the clear at any auto parts store. Total cost would be less than $20. Here is a Pelican Tech Article to take you thru the process. http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_wheel_refinish/914_wheel_painting.htm

ch944 · 03-26-2002, 12:34 PM

Save yourself some $$$$ and pick up Rustoleum Professional at your local Home Depot. I used aluminum color and the rims came out excellent. The finish is as good as your prep so clean them up and spray away. Rustoleum will take a beating and look excellent. When it stops raining I'll post a pic.

ch944

RaF944 · 03-26-2002, 12:38 PM

I just got my car back from my Body Guy. He repainted my C2 Turbo wheels and clearcoated them. I handpainted the inlaid Crest on the Centercaps then he painted the centercaps and clearcoated everything. Wow they look brand new. Although my Wallet is $250 lighter (including mounting and balancing) Its a lot better than paying Wheel Enhancement $150 a wheel

The wheels look brand new, He did a great job. It looks factory. They shine more than my car

sprewell17 · 03-26-2002, 02:38 PM

raf can you post some before or after pics of the wheels? I have one small scuff on one wheel but being a perfectionist it drives me crazy so I might do the same thing. Does it look just like factory alloy or different?

gluestick · 03-26-2002, 03:41 PM

Thanks for the replies!

Where can you buy the Wurth Paint from Pelican? Can't seem to find it, but i goto leave for work soon.

I also wouldnt mind paying $250 for a REALLY great job by a body shop. Thats for all 4 right???

RaF944 · 03-27-2002, 07:31 AM

Spree dont think I have before Pics but i will post the After pics.

My wheels were scratched, Torched (some dumbass tried to torch off the wheel locks) chipped and now they are brand new!

$250 for all 4 ( with mounting and balancing) and they look factory

sprewell17 · 03-27-2002, 07:33 AM

thanks raf I would love to see them. You should also post on 968.net when you can. there was a thread about the same thing

ch944 · 03-30-2002, 08:08 AM

Phone dial w Rustoleum Pro.

ch944

sprewell17 · 03-30-2002, 03:04 PM

Why do wheel places charges so much to refinish if its just a couple of cans of paint? Is there a way to strip the old? Do you have to remove all the old? Is worths the best way to go?

951527 · 04-03-2002, 06:05 AM

Ch944,

I tried the rustoleum Pro in the Aluminum. I found it at another Home depot. The color was perfect. I decided to clearcoat it because there was a powdery film on the paint that would come off on my fingers if i lightly rubbed the paint. After clearcoat it went gray. i called rustoleum and they said not to use the clearcoat on the Aluminum Pro. they also agreed about the powdery residue. Said it wont hold up. Now I have to sand it to recoat. They recommended the metallic line. i used it the first time and it was too bright and chrome like. Unfortunately Friday I have to bust apart our bathroom, which will keep me busy all of April. Did you have the powdery residue. i just may get the paint from griots with the clearcoat.