How to Paint Your Wheels! - 5 Easy Steps!

In this video, I will be showing you how to paint and restore old rims in 5 easy steps. These rims are for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Budget Build that will be coming soon!
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[@peterfredrickson4940]

Don't understand the thumbs down on this video. This guy is showing us an easy/inexpensive upgrade that everyday people can actually do and save money at the same time. Clear instructions, practical advice, that's a thumbs up all day long my friend!!! And a new subscriber

[@adventuredex]

Thanks alot Peter! Just people just come to click thumbs down I guess LOL

[@LoganLovell]

I didn't thumbs down but I'm sure those that did, did it for many reasons. Theres probably plenty of people out there who find painting wheels to be tacky, or maybe they dislike the style of the video. KZbins thumbs up only makes sense with the thumbs down option too

[@doglover123456654321]

Because he stole the video idea, he also plugged who he stole the idea from

[@donteboone5222]

They came from paint shops. Dude is taking money from them showing how easy painting rims are

[@kimpham7592]

Peter Fredrickson people are haters!

[@johnryangranada8026]

4:45 Awesome shout-out to ChrisFix right here! It's very humbling that content creators ensure that props and other credit reach back to where they were discovered in the first place. Great presentation! Looking forward to restoring one of my OEM Steely to standby as a full spare in place of the default doughnut. ⚙️😄

[@AustinH7]

Nice profile pic haha, I thought your comment was my comment for a second lol

[@donteboone5222]

That was awesome dude. The only thing I do different is turn my wheels a quarter turn after every coat so that I see everything and paint a different direction for even all over coating.....awesome vid dude

[@jehu5279]

Incredible how a set of wheels can make a big difference on your vehicle

[@adventuredex]

Yes! Totally agreed!

[@Alan-yy8si]

would be great if you put down the paint, primer and finish gloss you used bro.

[@danoqamyasharahla6544]

Easy to follow, straight to the point, no annoying product placements! A+ video. Nice job on the paint job and video my guy!

[@Chadpw]

Thanks for the video. I painted my wheels today and they look amazing and I did it for less than $50.00!

[@jeffreybonilla1907]

How many cans did you buy??

[@ratboyjersey]

you heard the man, he wins

[@ryanbishop1987]

What paint did you get?

[@rickspearman344]

@@ryanbishop1987 , look at a minimum of 3 cans primer,3 cans of paint, and 3 cans of clear. That'll do the 4 wheels (that size) with a little left over. That's front and back of the wheels. 3 complete coats primer,3 coats paint, and 3 good coats of clear. Ain't buying no 9 cans of GOOD paint for under $50 anywhere. Up here in Canada, one can of Automotive Paint, from a Body Shop Supply Shop will run you about $35, so buying a half gallon, plus Gardners and a good, not great paint gun, and another strictly for primer, and another for clear,will set you back a bit, but the end results are outstanding by comparison.If you have a compressor, the choice is that much easier

[@doogster2010]

Good video for saving some bucks. I like the use of the wire brush on the drill. 400 grit sandpaper seems to work as well for me. I have used Vaseline or grease on the tires instead of masking tape. Just wipe off the overspray. I also like to paint the wheels upright. Thanks!

[@ll2405]

Woah. Huge difference from before and after. Also super composed and great way to explain from start to finish.

[@ralphmoran]

Great video! Thanks for making these DIY videos! Can you please list all the materials and brands that you used to restore them?

[@ricksrandomrepairsandrevie9611]

Those who gave this a thumbs down are upset they don’t live in the Bahamas or have an awesome vehicle to dress up with better wheels. Great vid, thinking of doing this to my Chevy truck.

[@lavertb74]

I completely agree. I'm about to look around for a nice set of used rims and tires. I have a lot of tire shops around me that sell rims and tires. I never thought about painting. I kept looking for all black rims. Great video. He obviously has haters on here.

[@jasonjackson5696]

Thank goodness he labeled the parts of the vid with “super speed” otherwise I would have thought it was the meth induced part 😂😂

[@wanilimbe]

Do you take speed?

[@Officialshayne]

Night and Day difference! Great job my dude😎💪🏽

[@LigerTigerOP]

Another easy way to prevent any paint going on your tires, closest to the rim. Is to remove a lot of air. The wheel will drop and loosen itself from the rim. Then you can begin the taping process. I did this on my tuck rims. Super easy. If you’re painting the rim black, you can skip this process. But if you’re doing a massive color change, I would do this.

[@adventuredex]

Thanks for the tip! Might try it next time! Thanks for watching JeepWave 👋🏼

[@troyhodulik5542]

Use index cards instead of masking tape. Do your same trick of letting the air out. Then take your thumb/hand and push down the tire and the index card will slide between the wheel and tire. Just keep going around by overlapping each index card. Works well and the cards will be standing in an upright position to block overspray. Then just push down on the tire again and pull them out.

[@humbertocamargo4074]

What brand of primer and color black matte did you use? Or what you prefer? Thanks in advance

[@FA-sr6lx]

Rustoleum

[@BulldogDan1231]

Did you use a self etching primer? If you did can you paint over the self etching primer or do you need to paint it with a coat of regular primer before you applied the black top coats? Thanks! The wheels look great!

[@birminghamevan]

Awesome man! Giving credit where credit is due! Chris fix has alot if tips and tricks 👌

[@qmann5714]

To also fight off the corosion, you can add baking soda and hydrogen peroxide with warm water and use an empty spray bottle to spray all over the rim. Let it sit on the rim for awhile (5 mins) and wipe away. It makes it very clean too.

[@mary2655]

May I ask if it’s possible to paint the wheels without taking them off? I’m trying to surprise my mom for her birthday by painting her Porsche Macan wheels black but I’m scared to take the wheels off.

[@cmlegend88]

Thanks Dex! I'm thinking of doing this to my stock mags which have my winter tires mounted on

[@Jager-er4vc]

Great tutorial! Thank you! And mad props for your shout out to Chris-Fix. Good stuff my man. I’m not a “Jeeper”. I’m a 4th Gen V8 4x4 4Runner dude. But this tutorial still applies. 👍🏼 Just had to keep it real for my T4R homies and gals out there.

[@SamClarkschannel]

Same dawg. Got the 05 4th gen v8 and it hauls!!!!

[@texanerection492]

What type of paint is he using? Brand*

[@jaenaaastybeats2764]

What’s the best paint & primer to use ⁉️🤔 I want matte black .

[@kalebily]

hi

[@GQsurdaddy]

AdventureDex, would you mind sharing the primer and paint that you used? Thanks in advance!

[@nkhurst19]

I know I’m late but every time you apply a new coat is that a whole new can of paint?

[@adventuredex]

No, do light coats. It takes more time but will come out so much better! Thanks for watching!

[@whoa2488]

That was probably a dumb question but okay I guess it's the acceptable I was always told a dumb question is a question that we've never been asked

[@markkraus1267]

Great vid. Gives one the confidence to do this with any vehicle that you want to change for the better. Thanks for the effort!!

[@kodos0707]

I am guessing a lot of the thumbs down is because this is a quick diy rattle can paint job on relatively nice wheels. I will be very surprised if the paint does not start to come off in two years time especially without using etching primer on bare aluminum. I would avoid scrubbing, power washing or taking it through a car wash for sure. But I know we all appreciate the time he took to post a how to video.

[@thesykboy]

I want to do this to my stock Tundra rims but am afraid of what the long-term durability is gonna be. I’d hate to have to be doing this every 6 months to a year because rocks and debris start to chip off the paint. How have they held up since the video was made? Also, I would imagine the paint came off in the places where you put the lug nuts?

[@talezfromthedashcam3138]

I was wondering what you were going to do when you maxxed out your Jeep. Trick out your Bud's! Great Vid!

[@adventuredex]

haha yeah! I am going to start to need to upgrade my upgrades! LOL

[@talezfromthedashcam3138]

Keep em coming dude!

[@davidray3773]

I need to move to the Bahamas so I can get MY Jeep tricked out! Love the vids, bro! Keep 'em coming

[@adventuredex]

Haha anytime David!! Thanks for the support!

[@ridered7262]

Great video, I'm looking to do this to my Rzr wheels.

[@oshkiescorsone432]

Nice video. Love the Chris Fix mention. I've learned a lot from his videos too.

[@adventuredex]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@davidcarter9144]

Thanks for the video. Got a 02 f150 with old ROX wheels I want to do the same to.

[@herschelllamont7262]

First, but love the videos adventuredex always sooo helpful with the tips and tricks 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@adventuredex]

Thanks for the support!

[@swarbrickjesse]

Great video! Question, how many cans of primer and paint would you say you used for all 5? Just curious so I know how much to get if I decide to do this!

[@adventuredex]

Thanks for the comment! I used 3 cans for 5 wheels! Hope that helps!

[@adnank7649]

3 cans primer and 3 for color?

[@fishboat6244]

Good video. They look much better all black.

[@JeepSolid]

Looks like they turned out great. Good job!

[@adventuredex]

Thanks Dale!

[@Xcorpion47]

How are the wheels holding up I see you didn’t used any clear coat

[@UnholyAngel76]

I’m curious as well!

[@adventuredex]

Held up well! Minor scratches

[@MrLeo7627]

95 Ford F-150 Beater work Truck , stock steel wheels Gloss , satin , or Flat Black ? Also did the Lawn survive ?

[@jkpanda7]

amazing bro well done 👌🏻

[@adventuredex]

Thanks a lot!!

[@mickystone9930]

Does the paint chip or flake when offroading? I want to to do this to my discovery but I offroad quite a bit and dont wanna have it chip or flake.

[@mackeycharli256]

Yes, it will chip and scratch easily as there is no clear coat to give it any protection.

[@TBAnownced]

The one part he doesn't do is add a clear coat. However, that's totally up to you if you want to do it. Personally, I've found that a clear coat (Dupli Color Clear Coat) will add protection and not make you matte black look much glossier. You'll get the same look you like without the chipping. Although keep in mind that I also offroad and eventually you will see the wear and tear from that after a year or so (that goes for anything you own if you're taking the risk of offroading).

[@dinarreola3829]

What paint did you use?

[@huntermullins4221]

It’s Dupli color wheel spray paint

[@md8744]

Like your work but I don't know how many cans of prime, coat,clear coat used for your 4 wheels? Thks

[@sangapachuaupc1297]

nice to see ur video again..make more video....

[@adventuredex]

Yes, more stuff coming!!

[@gwcrispi]

What about painting the inside/back of the wheels? I know on my five spoke wheels that would be visible from the outside. Also, you need to make sure you say to start your spray outside of the target area. You started your spray while pointed at the rim.

[@anthonyrenaud5783]

Thanks for the great video. This is my next Jeep project.

[@notsojoerogan]

Will using that wire brush attachment help take off the peeling/bubbling clear coat from my stock rims?

[@kathiehacht9156]

What kind of paint did you use? Just an idea you could have used a piece of cardboard cut out to put around the tire, a little easier to pass on to the next tire. Thanks I really was watching to see what type of paint you used.

[@ninoechavez1402]

It's been 3 years this vid but nice work. Wanting to do this on my truck just wanted to know if when spraying matte black, is clear coat necessary? Or 3-4 coats should do the trick? Thanks

[@WETTKITTY]

Weird flex George Masvidal. I knew you could fight but DIY rim painting tutorials on youtube. I'm impressed

[@troublemaker54]

Lmao I thought I was the only one that noticed he looked like gamebred at first glance

[@adventuredex]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 too funny

[@donnellmack4460]

awesome video !!!! ,quick question I've purchased some rims that came with old tires that I'm gonna replace, should I wait to start the paint process so when they remove the old tires and put the new on it wont scratch the new paint ??

[@charlesparisi7004]

Do you have a problem when you turn the front rims to the wheels in the front don't they rub

[@adriannabaker2079]

What kind of paint and primer did ypu use

[@FA-sr6lx]

Rustoleum

[@basti1391]

holycow that was awesome job..thanks for sharing.

[@MrJesus8474]

So one question. How good does the paint hold?

[@Losfirstduty]

Great tips - I'll be doing my rims on my 2010 Toyota Tundra. Thanks!

[@bailydekker9377]

How much paint and what kind did you use? I'm worried about not getting enough paint and not being able to do this in a day. :/

[@mikekesidis]

Hello..nicely done....i did the same job at my wheels too...but how you clean them? Most cleaners damage the paint...

[@tyrechoppatyhawkins890]

Hey that was a great video bro How much bottles of paint exactly do you really need for all for wheels

[@adventuredex]

Thanks for the feedback!! You need 3-4 cans for 5 wheels

[@kdog5995]

What kind of primer and paint do you recommend?

[@ma1rmena119]

Dex, great idea and good video, but I'm guessing he isn't planning to go off Road or planning to experience snow? Seems like the paint would scratch off easily, no?

[@adventuredex]

Thanks for the comment! All off roading will eventually leave you with scratches so there is no avoiding that. The painting was more about restoring the look of the wheels from old to "newish" lol Thanks for watching!

[@sir_cornholio5]

How many cans of paint all together including primer main and clearcoat if used?

[@Jo_Nthejeep]

Awesome video! Currently working on my wife’s Jeep.. how many cans of primer and paint did you use for all 5?

[@chrazyman77]

No recommendations for paint? And how durable is this?

[@markadams5823]

Can you recommend a good quality clear coat to go over the paint? If you use a different color other than matt.

[@taatibarao3764]

Bro awesome video and helps alot for those who have completely zero idea how to do it that can save $$$, i love it and thumbs up to you my friend, just another question how many spray paint primer and black spent on one wheels... Cheers

[@jessikins27]

I’m wanting to change my stock rims on my Jeep but haven’t added a lift yet. It looks like he changed from the same stock wheel that I have 17x9 but what was the size of the wheels he added? And do you have any suggestions on wheel size to use when there is no lift yet?

[@RagingBad]

Was the Jeep lifted before changing the tires, it didn't look like it, what size are the old and new tires?

[@thomassolano1578]

Nice rims What make and what size are they. I have a 2017 sahara unlimite and would like to do something on a budget like that. Thanks

[@adventuredex]

They are XD wheels, 20"x 35". Hope this video helps!

[@eliasgutierrez6789]

No way, I watch chrisfix videos and I watched his rim painting video now I'm watching ADs video. Awesome

[@adventuredex]

Haha thanks! I hope I did as good of a job as ChrisFix. Thanks for watching!

[@rangerebzwildlifevideos]

Hey brother love the channel do you think it would work if you were to completely spray over this Jeep to a different color preferably black I’m just curious. Thanks

[@debbiepalladino4950]

My daughter wants to pain her rims black. Do you have a shop and if so , where are you located

[@lueflame5985]

What kind of paint did you use? Do I half to use a plasti dip or can I use any type of spray paint?

[@francisling2015]

I am cleared steps and instructions but my question is here how many type of sprays did you use . If possible , can you address them . Thanks

[@thebomberThebomber-yy2th]

About how many cans of primer, paint, clear coat you used?

[@jasonwicks3628]

Do you think a clear coat is necessary or could I get by with out it?

[@ComptonChuckz88]

Looks clean!!

[@randywyrick898]

Will these fit on my 2017 Rubicon unlimited HRock with tires 33"x 12", maybe 34" with zero lift and zero suspension mod? I'm looking for new tires now. The stock is 255/75r17, what is the largest tire size that will fit without suspension modes or without a lift kit? Wished other buyers would state what size they choose they used in their photos. Is there enough clearance for big brakes and double calipers? They look nice! Are there more photos? thanks

[@levik9915]

Randy Wyrick 33” anything bigger will rub when you turn

[@raffaele6457]

Do you have to use the steel wool if your rims are not corroded? Instead just skip to lightly sand the whole rim ? And continue your method ?

[@adventuredex]

Yes that’s correct

[@joshthomson1935]

Looks dope, great upgrade man.

[@adventuredex]

Thanks!!

[@Divchyk]

It's a lot of work (know if from my own experience). What is the reason you did not put the clear coat at the end and why did you black painted the cups that go in the middle with logo?

[@granddeadpool2030]

Did you use a special primer for sticking on bare aluminum or a regular primer?

[@adventuredex]

I used a primer for painting wheels! Thanks for watching!

[@venchinskimack8271]

What type of paint did you use primer and paint?

[@0zzy_0]

how long have you waited to dry the primer to paint it?

[@Se7vinDeadlySins]

The wheels came out great. what size are they?

[@adventuredex]

Thanks! They are XD 20" x 35"

[@charliehorse11]

Will they be able to hold up against pressure washing them?

[@martincruz-gz8rz]

Super good videos. Where i can buy all those cans

[@0120mira]

Well done dex..

[@adventuredex]

Thank you!!

[@49erfaithfultagudan71]

First of all great video, u make it look so easy. Now my question is will dat work with my stock Lancer rims? If I applied da same steps will I get da same results? But I wanna paint my rims white tho. Lmk bro, Aloha 🤙🏻

[@mfschreib]

Really interested in painting my rims as well! Not sure if I missed it in the video but what primer/paint did you use for the project? Awesome video!

[@adventuredex]

Thanks! I used regular spray paint in a can that bonds to metal and is rated for heat. 👍🏼

[@happygear]

Nice video mate, don't you need a clear coat for it or just the same outcome without the clearcoat

[@adventuredex]

Depends on the paint used 👌🏼

[@christiane.4013]

Hey what’s the size of the new wheels and tires that you put on?

[@adventuredex]

They are 35x20! Thanks for watching!

[@earlesurfs]

Have you thought of using a speedblaster, they are only $60... harbor freight has one for about half. I get sand from the beach and use a bakers sifter to get the uniform sized sand.

[@danielson8107]

Using beach sand is really dangerous, it’s not the same as the media they sell in stores.

[@jakeey3776]

how many cans of primer and final colour for a set of 4 wheels?

[@eduardopasco569]

Do you have to lift the jeep to put those tires and wheels on?

[@jellybIood]

They look good man. Does the paint peel off when you wash it? When you scrub your tires??

[@adventuredex]

No, it’s very durable!

[@TheEllakes]

Does the paint chip after a while ?

[@lavertb74]

I was thinking the same thing. I would add a layer or two of clear coat to seal it

[@kenhill5713]

@@lavertb74 yeah I agree. Silly not to clear coat. This is the only rim painting video I have watched that did not include that step.

[@chesson61]

Great video, is there a specific type of paint brand you recommend?

[@JZreacts02]

Hey bro what paint did you use to paint them matte black? Also sick video I’m gonna try it myself👍

[@TheBreuningers]

You have so many comments on here asking about the brand of paint. Can you please answer.

[@adventuredex]

Krylon spray paint! Thanks 🙌🏼