✔ Everything you need to know: PAINTING CHROME WHEELS 👀

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How to Paint over Chrome wheels or rims
Here are the secrets to painting on chrome wheels and how to do a long lasting job. I show you how to prep and the proper products to buy!
Most important is the prep!
You can't just paint over, you MUST use an Epoxy Primer as your base adhesion layer.
I also have a video on how to polish your Aluminum wheels:
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As in painting anything, the preparation (prep) is the most important and same goes for painting over chrome wheels.
You must sand, etch the surface, then apply a primer for better adhesion.
In this video, I used the Dupli color paint in grahipte and the dupli-color gloss clear coat on top of painting these Chrome wheels.
The wheel came out great!
I hope this video helps you with your project. Feel free to comment, I always get back within 24 hours!
Good luck with turning your Chrome wheels into the color paint you like!
Let us know what color you painted your chrome rims. Black? Satin? Graphite grey? Hyper Silver or even Yankee Gold!

[@CruisingTheLand]

So we applied 2 coats 2k black epoxy, 3 coats graphite dupli, and 2 coats clear dupli., Turned out great! Let us know about your project! Here is a video if you are simply painting wheels that are not chrome: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHbXnYSAqZ6Zga8

[@Mxkid14]

Do you remember how many cans of each primer/paint/clear coat you used? Just picked up the exact same rims for my gen1Tundra!! Thank you for making this, super super helpful.

[@CruisingTheLand]

@@Mxkid14 probably 2 cans for all 4 wheels (if you are not doing inside)

[@fescudder]

Wow... makes me regret spending money on my Toyota TRD rims... sort of... seriously, this is great. Awesome job buddy.

[@CruisingTheLand]

Well, you have 2 sets of wheels now!

[@alexandredudin4563]

Thank you very much for this detailed guidance, very clear and explicit video.

[@simplycakesandcupcakes309]

Looks awesome! Great job

[@LevG5766]

Looks awesome, I’ll be doing this soon. Thank you.

[@seanf7775]

Feel a lot better about doing my own. Awesome vid

[@tisoy909]

Every truck, car and bucket on the road today have black painted wheels. So anything different can now be considered new. The Graphite looks good.

[@chelle315]

I've had Ferretti Palermo 20s since 2006 when I bought my Altima brand new, a couple years ago I bought a black 2013 Altima and I STILL have those rims......if you were to see the car with those rims you'd understand why I want to keep them and why I'm desperately trying to find a way to repair all the curb checks. I'm old school....lol. Great tutorial!

[@magin2014]

Excellent video I am glad you make sure that you let people be aware do not take short cuts if you want it to look nice then take the time to prepare the wheel correctly the wheels look awesome thank you for sharing

[@jameskerherve7487]

I think the graphite really looks nice. It has a richness and more luster but still rugged where as the matt-black is pretty predictable. Nice job! I recently acquired a set of old BMW rims in ugly chrome with really expensive new tires for my old classic. I’m gonna follow your technique to go from chrome to the factory bright silver.

[@CruisingTheLand]

Cool! Yes agreed the Graphite gives a clean OEM look. Let us know how the project goes!

[@mattgeib2487]

Great video. Gonna give it a try. Thanks

[@tonyg-2jz82]

Nice job man, I used the same paint but I used more coats as I wanted more of a gunmetal look then used matte clear coat. Looks good man especially on the Jeep. Btw you live in Orange County??

[@wendellstamper5232]

Do you think this would work on my sealed aluminum rims? Thanks

[@MrBritrider]

I will be doing a similar paint job on my Chevy Silverados chrome wheels with slots. How many cans of each product would I need to do all four 17” wheels?

[@juliomartinez8729]

Great job buddy

[@beckybroome640]

I was skeptical at 1st about that graphite, but after you put them in front of the Landcruiser, such a better look! I think I’m going to try & re-do my wheels on my Camaro. Your video is fantastic!

[@CruisingTheLand]

Let us know how it goes!

[@robertc4311]

Great content! Thanks! Ill be doing this to a set of chrome C5 Z06 wheels. Quick question; when remounting or balancing the wheels with tires, did you have any issues with the weights sticking, or staying mounted?

[@CruisingTheLand]

The weights stick. Just be sure the paint has time to cure.

[@illustr8phee100]

What you think about the escalade 22?

[@gardyfaustin8707]

Awesome video . God bless brother

[@LOUISIANAMAN1984]

I like the gray much better I want to do mine now

[@CruisingTheLand]

You will impress yourself with the results! I will post soon a video with the bronze on some rock warriors.

[@youngnandito3674]

Thanks for sharing I was wondering for better understanding would you be able to tell me the steps on what to do I got some chrome plated rims and want to paint them black please and thank you

[@alejandrosalas1668]

watched this while I showed and bro you're a very good explained and you do it right ✅ I like how you showed me tobalways have the wheels up on something

[@CruisingTheLand]

glad it helped you! sometimes its the little tips and ideas.

[@casarezamy]

I noticed the the holes in the rim the exact same time u did lol. The graphite looks clean on the Jeep.

[@jzxwood]

Looks good man! Thanks for the good tips. I'm in the process of painting a chrome rim myself. I had a question actually, how much is an epoxy primer spray paint anyway? Thanks.

[@CruisingTheLand]

Epoxy spray is more than thr clear coat or paimt itself.. about $18 a can for the 2K.

[@guildensteinfoutch6232]

I want to paint my chrome wheels gloss black as well. My wheels have some areas that will need a good sanding where it's chipping and crumpled up. I can't take the wheels off the car so I'd do them while on.would I be able to drive the car the n3xt day without Messing up the paint. How fast does it dry thanks

[@Steele9026]

How about if i want to remove the paint from chrome wheels will paint stripper ruin them ? Or what method would work best without destroying the chrome?

[@odevious8081]

Nice Toyota FJ when i was over seas I wanted to buy one so bad

[@williamstidham2163]

I have the same wheels You have on Jeep,in chrome and black powdered Coating in the centers that shine up great from factory, There 16.5 with 10” Mud Claws 10 ply White letter tires, I’m going to paint my chrome bumper, I will sand blast it and maybe paint will stay on it, Hate chrome on bumpers

[@theoriginalmrbeast]

What's different between epoxy primer and Etch primer on chrome wheels?

[@jxvn_beats5481]

hey great video i can't wait to try this out today! I do have question tho, can i use polish like "mag and aluminum" polish on this paint? Thanks!

[@CruisingTheLand]

once painted, you clean with soap and water, and can wax to protect and keep brake dust off.

[@robbgardner7329]

Gained a sub man good stuff. Not everyone has access to a paint gun and booth!

[@vincehoeke4677]

So I let air out of the tire and stick index cards from the dollar store around between the rim and tire. Just overlap them a bit. No tape or bags required. It works awsome.

[@gforce5154]

Hello, great tips on this project thank you very much. I do have one question, at what point you sprayed the clear can? Thank you again.

[@CruisingTheLand]

You can wait 24 hours, then apply.

[@gforce5154]

@@CruisingTheLand thank you very much

[@matthewsutera315]

Is there any issue using traditional wheel cleaner after they are fully cured?

[@chrislambert921]

I've been looking for an amazing DIY video on how to paint chrome wheels, and this one hit home bubba, I have 17" chrome mags on my 95 zj and I've been wanting to get them a darker color a few years, grade A+ DIY video

[@CruisingTheLand]

Nice! And its on a Landcruiser too!

[@drakebrownlee8094]

Awesome

[@RedboneTool]

I’m going to do this to my ford chrome wheels in matte black. The one can of 2k is enough, but do you think I will need 2 of color and clear? Great video too

[@CruisingTheLand]

2 color can't hurt.

[@Poolguy8879]

I use the dollar tree decks of poker cards to go around the lip of wheel . Works like a dream

[@angelgarcias8219]

What the color I need to put it back chrome where you got it thank good jod

[@tcm.jahaziel]

Does this work if my rims are black and what them chrome?

[@mstrt3749]

So my 2013 Cadillac Escalade has the chrome peeling off the rims. I want to paint them (or wrap) but I'm trying to figure out how to get the rest of the chrome plating off. If anyone has any SMART ideas let me know

[@chriscolumbo9736]

Looks awesome !!! In the process of doing the same rims !! Thanks

[@CruisingTheLand]

Sweet!

[@user-ze6iw5qc8d]

I know it's been a while since you made this, but I'm doing mine this weekend. Could you tell how long you waited between the primer and the base coat, and then the base coat and the clear? Thanks!

[@CruisingTheLand]

Epoxy primer, should be 24 hours.

[@thedonofthesouth]

I need a follow up vid

[@cuzz63]

Came hear looking for a solution. I have brand new chrome billet rims that I want to color match the area on the side of the spokes. What do you suggest?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Frog tape and peel off before it completely dries

[@cuzz63]

@@CruisingTheLand thanks for the tip.

[@bluestar99playz11]

where did you get the 2k epoxy primer? no local auto parts stores or lowes around me have this

[@CruisingTheLand]

specialty paint store. try automotive paint

[@fatboy6154]

What kinda truck tires are those love the video btw

[@CruisingTheLand]

The tires are 33" 33/12.5/15 that go on a Toyota FJ40 or chevy from the 80s.

[@marcussherrill8383]

What a nice neighborhood

[@chriscolumbo9736]

Have the epoxy paint were did you get the other paint ? Where in Cali ? From SD moved to Outer Bank NC.

[@CruisingTheLand]

The other paint is Duplicolor. Available at any auto parts store

[@SMCCOMBS2783]

You think you could use the wheel paint on other chrome pieces of a vehicle like the back of side mirrors, handles, etc? Looking for long lasting durability.

[@CruisingTheLand]

yes, as long as you Epoxy first. but for those pieces, consider vinyl wrap.

[@SMCCOMBS2783]

@@CruisingTheLand thank you, I'll look into that as well! :)

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

For a small thin curb rash on a chrome wheel is there a quicker fix? Also can you provide links to buy these products? Thank you

[@CruisingTheLand]

You can wire wheel the curb rash, dremel it, just to smooth out a bit.

[@daveco1270]

So no sanding of the epoxy primer is needed? I have a couple chrome side panels on a motorcycle I'm planning on painting at some point. The two part epoxy seems like the way to go.

[@CruisingTheLand]

very light sanding couldn't hurt

[@MrPorsche91730]

I'm an idiot and have a question. I have a lincoln town car that came with chrome rims but they are old and look bad. I want them to look stock and paint them chrome, is it ok to use the black epoxy primer first or do I use a lighter colour like white? Thanks

[@CruisingTheLand]

You can use a chrome style paint. Go epoxy black, then the chrome paint. You want black as undercoat... not white.

[@MrPorsche91730]

Thats awesome. Thanks for the help

[@mr.potato1649]

I like using some cheap poker cards or something similar and I just stuff those between the wheel and the tire. Super easy and re-usable

[@CruisingTheLand]

smart, and dhort enough di it can make the curve.

[@danielagonzales1509]

Would this also work for 100 spoke chrome China’s?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Chrome spokes? I would get powdercoated instead. Too mucj room for drips with paint and skinny curved surface better with powder coat baking.

[@vdubplate]

Man, I've sandblasted my kids wheels on his dirtbike, cant get paint to stick. Maybe Ill try this 2 stage primer

[@CruisingTheLand]

Etching primer? After sand blasting, did you sand to.smooth?

[@arnavrajput3061]

Bro does 400ml paint is enough for 16inch wheel cap ? Plz rply

[@CruisingTheLand]

ONe can covered the 8 wheels, however is was easy to cover them as they were black.

[@johnp7408]

It's been 4-5 months now, did it hold up? Does it still look good?? I would like to know because I'm painting chrome rims as well and unfortunately there's not many videos out there showing how to, and what product to use and I want to know if this SPRAY MAX 2K EPOXY PRIMER is actually good. I've been ready to paint chrome rims but haven't been able to find this spray can and I'm this close to just using a regular adhesion promoter.

[@CruisingTheLand]

Yes, 100% holding up. If you can' find the 2k spray max, then you could go rustoleum professional epoxt in the silver can. When a tire shop is mounting on your newly painted rims, just remind then to do so carefully and have a microfiber towel resdy for them, to protect rim.

[@johnp7408]

@@CruisingTheLand thank you for the quick response, really helps a lot, since I'm out doing errands, I'm off of work and today is the day to do this project, I'm gonna go on a hunt for the Rust-Oleum Profesional Epoxt. Thankfully I have access to a tire machine and balancer and I learned to mount and balance tires. I can take care of that when I need new tires, also I have deep dish style rims and I'm only painting the inner face, I'm leaving the outer lips in chrome. Thank you so much.

[@CruisingTheLand]

Its a fun and rewarding project. Deep dish 2 tone should look great and give an illusion of being even deeper.

[@johnp7408]

@@CruisingTheLand yes, I can't wait to see how they're gonna turn out. So looking and calling around for the Rust-Oleum, I was also asking for the Spray Max 2k epoxy primer and found that one instead hahah, when I couldn't find it anywhere before. 15 min drive but that's ok. They only have it in gray though, which I think should be ok, it's close enough. I will be adding many coats of black paint so it shouldn't matter if the primer is a different color. Great video by the way.

[@adrianavasquez3031]

will this work on chrome bumpers?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Yes, Same process

[@Z-Ack]

But do you paint the inside and back of the wheel also since you got the rubbers off or is it just a waste of time n paint?

[@CruisingTheLand]

waste of time.. unless you have wheels that show alot of the inside.

[@TheWhiteAfghan]

$7 for spray paint is a dream in 2023

[@garyharris6432]

will this work on polish aluminum rims

[@CruisingTheLand]

The etching primer and epoxy should, but why not polish for best results? I have a video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5bQkJiMra5llZo

[@WavyBandit]

What is the name of the pad he used?

[@brandongeiger6670]

Scotch brite

[@kbwfgg6400]

Will this process and the products work for aluminum wheels?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Yes

[@brycecollins4711]

So like after putting primer on are u supposed to let it dry before u paint

[@CruisingTheLand]

yes, let it dry, cure then apply paint. Preferably 24 hours.

[@iandechavez2054]

How many cans of dupli black did you applied sir?

[@CruisingTheLand]

The epoxy Primer took 1 can, for coverage enough for paint to stick. Theb thr Dupli color graphite greu, right between 1-2 cans. So at $8 a can, best to have 2. Some people do the inside of the wheel (overkill for me, will just get dirty in there) but that will take 1 can per wheel.

[@superskiller-zb2uw]

So it would take about 3 days to paint if you’re waiting 24 hrs in between sprays??

[@CruisingTheLand]

you need to wait 24 hours from the primer Epoxy, after that you can do multiple coats of your color, and the Clear coat on top soon after (1-2 hours)

[@tonycervantes4816]

What grit of sand paper.do.u use bro ??

[@CruisingTheLand]

Try 400 and work to 1000, and if its bad, go down to 150, then 400 then 1000, then 1500

[@tonycervantes4816]

@@CruisingTheLand my wheels are almost brand new. So can I use 320./. 400 ./220 . Which you recommend me just to kill of chrome . Sr

[@lesteraddison4638]

But when you have the tire changed at the shop want the machine stratch the paint off

[@CruisingTheLand]

Not if they are careful. I know shops that will scratch and damage your 2024 OEM rims..They have to be careful, that's all.

[@hagaoutdoors4033]

How long will these hold up? 3-5 years? Just wondering if it’s worth it to buy new wheels or just do this. Thanks for the how to vid!

[@CruisingTheLand]

defintely 3-5 years

[@spfsha182]

Any stores recommend to get the products

[@CruisingTheLand]

The epoxy 2k is not available at the auto stores. Yiu have to go auto paint store. I got mine at The Paint store in Southern California.

[@watchustepsalazar3081]

How many spray you use for 4 rims of prime

[@CruisingTheLand]

Epoxy, only 1 can if only the outer is being painted.

[@victorgarcia5644]

Which sandpaper grade did you use ?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Jack's? 340, 600, 1000, 2000 Progressively higher to smooth out.

[@jongantert9918]

You used 1000 and 2000 grit sandpaper before you painted the rims? Why?

[@desifrazier6860]

I like it rims look nice on the Jeep hard to say both looks good but my question why wouldn’t you use the max spray clear coat but use the max spray epoxy primer

[@CruisingTheLand]

Epoxy is to seal on Chrome. I am aboit to do a set in Yankess gold, and usimg the 2K satin clear. Will post a video of that.

[@derekandrews4958]

Like the graphite

[@CruisingTheLand]

It definitely looks OEM, but with that darker satin finish.

[@massivedee1168]

Does any of the paint come off when mounting the tires?

[@CruisingTheLand]

You should take extra care when putting wheels back on. Power tools can nick or chip, even on powdercoat wheels.

[@Rynzaukas]

Is epoxy primer better than self etching primer when painting over chrome?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Good question. Perhaps etching primer, then 2nd coat epoxy

[@danielagonzales1509]

Yes not sure which to use, I have 100 spoke chinas (like fake Dayton’s) and I need to paint them black…… not sure how to go about it …. Would love some feedback

[@JohnSmith-qt7ul]

Self etching primer is only for bare metal

[@N0b00st]

How much cans of clear did you use.

[@CruisingTheLand]

2 cans is plenty

[@Itzdaydaybtw]

I have chrome rims too, do I have to sand it to where the chrome come off? Or do I sand it just a little

[@CruisingTheLand]

Sand it just to roughen it up for paint adhesion.

[@zappedbylife7058]

Do you clear coat them?

[@CruisingTheLand]

yes

[@romereorambudhan9057]

i know i’m late to this video but exactly how many cans of spray paint were used for all 8 rims ?

[@CruisingTheLand]

For 4 rims, It takes 2 cans... 3 for good measure.

[@romereorambudhan9057]

@@CruisingTheLand okay just double checking, 3 of the primer, 3 of the actual base coat, and 3 clear coat ?

[@CruisingTheLand]

@@romereorambudhan9057 2 primer, 3 paint, 2 clear...

[@romereorambudhan9057]

i literally just finished doing this. instead of clear coat i did duplicolor’s effex spray

[@CruisingTheLand]

@@romereorambudhan9057 how does it look?

[@bananaman2090]

Shouldn’t you have scuffed the face of the rim so the primer stuck to it? How are they holding up today?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Sold vehicle they were on a fee months back, but holding up 100

[@bananaman2090]

@@CruisingTheLand how much sanding did you have to prep the face of the rim? Currently doing this and seems like you did a fantastic job I wanna attempt at replicating

[@jrcurry4285]

After a while does it chip or peel off ?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Only if yoi hit a curb, ehixh would damage anyway. Just be careful when mounting tires, have them be a little more attentive.

[@angelmunoz5019]

Graphite ❤

[@whosaskinaquatics]

How did the paint hold up?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Held up great. Of course curb dogging it will do damage to any finish, and have the tire shop be careful when romoving and mounting tires.

[@Seeking2FindBalance]

Chrome Rules! ;-)

[@jtsimkins7324]

It looks great but the stock rim had a disadvantage to the painted one, you didn’t shine it

[@surgecaliber]

Did you only need to clear coat once or twice

[@CruisingTheLand]

twice

[@mikesigncarver3803]

How is the paint holding up?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Holding up well. The Epoxy etching undercoat is important on the chrome for adhesion.

[@craigbur9]

Easy chrome is the beast way but if you like stuff like this go ahead

[@wrench6122]

After 1 year....how is this paint holding up?

[@seanstubley8631]

Black

[@cajunfire6290]

Was that the color you were going for ?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Yes

[@JohnSmith-qt7ul]

That N95 is not protecting your lungs. Don’t do that just so you can speak on video. Do a voiceover later instead and wear the proper respirator.

[@jeremye5714]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@carlosbust9774]

Unless he does this 8 hours a day 5 times a week 365 days a year , dude is not going to die by doing this once in a lifetime.

[@CruisingTheLand]

@carlosbust9774 I am replying from my hospital bed... I have Black Lung... JK JK 😜

[@Gmoney1212s]

A year later how are these wheels holding up? Also did the tire guys cause any scrapes scratches when mounting tires?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Actually sold these wheels... I have another set Indid about the same time and are doing great. You do want to be careful when mounting with tools, and of course curb rash will damage if side swiping a curb... But you coulc always tape off and just hit that spot to blend it back in.

[@madisonschneid3066]

How many cans of paint did you end up using?

[@CruisingTheLand]

It will take 2 primer, 2 paint and 1 clear. You could put 3 paint if you wanted...

[@vlad3k]

It does the best job if you don't have a sand blaster

[@raydkn6218]

Use mother brand to shine aluminium

[@ptlpszt1]

Badass fj

[@andyneason1651]

Grafite bro