How to: Complete Wheel Restoration. Prep & Paint = Professional Results at Home

[@gregt722]

This is, by far, the best wheel painting video on KZbin. I’ve watched hundreds, and while there are lots of great videos, this one is in depth yet extremely simplistic. Your narration and explanation sounds like it was professionally produced. Well done and the wheels look like new! I also enjoyed your reaction when your son made his cameo! 😂

[@cg3372002gmail]

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[@SG901]

i fully agree. learn from eachother. greetings from belgium

[@tomherver2083]

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[@MySmartech]

Absolutely. Simplistic. In detail. And you narrate so fluently. No fumbling. No repeating or boring us with unnecessary info. Even when yor son walked in you never spend a whole 10mins on him, ack owledge his presence n then got on with the job. Very professional. I'm a subscriber. Happy one too

[@dangoodey1664]

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[@christierella]

I’m just an old lady that has more time than money, you’ve inspired me. I’m gonna give it a go, nothing to lose. Thank you.

[@flexapex9801]

You’re a classy lady

[@grimspec106]

This is exactly what DIY content should look like. No expensive tools. No difficult processes. This man not only gives clear and concise instruction but could very well be the hero we all needed to save our stock ish builds. Is it the "right" way probably not. Is it the "best" way again probably not. Is it something that every single person that watches this video is capable of doing in a lasting and good looking way if they take their time; abso(expletive)lutely. This is great. I wish I would have had the motivation to figure this out or the information to solve this problem years ago. 99% of us are doing 1 of 2 things. Living with the problem or replacing the wheels. I have lived in both scenarios. Thanks to 6th Gear Garage keep it up brother. You have my attention.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thank you for the encouraging words! That was my goal- to show what is possible in an ordinary garage, on a budget. Thanks for watching. I just finished the center caps the other day and will have that video up next week.

[@dirtyhobo4252]

​@6thGearGarage to be fair you had a buddy sand blast the rims for beer. How much would that cost for people without the tools and without the friends? Not criticizing, just asking.

[@mgrdigimarketing3035]

Obviously DIY mean DUDE IT YOURSELF, seeing as sand blaster dude got involved 😂

[@bjones6761]

@@dirtyhobo4252it’s a service that’s available to those that can accommodate it into their process. Otherwise, OBVIOUSLY, there are alternate methods.

[@Sstantial]

Great video!!! Better part of 20 years ago I worked for an aircraft component overhaul facility that did wheels, brakes, and landing gear. That summer I worked the paint shop and learned a lot of the basic rules you mentioned. I did mostly aircraft wheels and an awesome trick I'd like to share is... Buy a cheap "lazy Susan" which is a circular set of bearings and cut some plywood into circles a few inches larger than the wheels. Install the lazy Susan on the bottom. Now you have a ideal "base" to put the wheel on!!! Spray can in one hand, and turning the wheel with the other. You can now spray continuously without stopping and it will cut your spray time immensely!!! Another good tip: When your finger gets tired, I simply swap to using my thumb!!! I have found that I have similar "dexterity" and that thumb is way stronger than my index finger. Years later I started doing my own car wheels. I bought my own (old) commercial sandblast cabinet (2x4x4 dual entry), an old industrial air compressor, and I bet I have now refinished roughly 25 to 30 wheels over the course of the past 8 years now. It's a super fun hobby and very rewarding! My next step is getting into a set of HVLP spray guns like I used to use in that actual paint booth all those years ago...

[@6thGearGarage]

Now the lazy Susan idea in genius!!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Love the lazy-susan idea. Practice with the thumb is paramount, the added strength of that digit could result in over-sprays.

[@jameskirk3]

Always just made a mount for them, but yeah spinning the wheels with either a lazy Susan or something homemade will help a lot if you restore wheels as a hobby or professionally.

[@jameskirk3]

A $20 spray gun works just fine for a while, the paint is the deciding factor, but engine enamel works well too. Clear coat is necessary in my opinion.

[@immanueldelcastillo6041]

I currently work on aircraft wheels as well. We also use the lazy susan. The sandblasting machine gave me tuberculosis. 😂

[@nasserkaouk]

I painted for about 36 years. The self etching primer is an acid and is not made to be sprayed to cover. One light coat is all you need. If you need to cover things up like scratches or plastic filler you will need to use a regular primer like a lacquer primer or a 2k primer for example.

[@hustleeveryday6582]

He used an etching primer afterwards to fill the imperfections.

[@jelly.1899]

​@@hustleeveryday6582 the point is, that the acid primer doesn't need to be that thick. That's all.

[@nunyabiznez3584]

They look awesome! Well done. I have painted many wheels in the last 40 years, but never put as much effort as you have here. You have taught this old dog some new tricks to utilize when I tackle the next set! Thanks!

[@coastalorphan]

Using the paint cap from the spray can to clean the brushes is a high IQ move. Thanks for sharing

[@6thGearGarage]

You bet!

[@kckettridge]

Well done! The rims look better than some I have seen that were refinished by so called "professional" wheel refinishers.

[@jeffscott3160]

Wheels came out looking great. I hope they last a while. Duplicolor isn't known for holding up to the elements for very long, especially on something that takes a beating like wheels. If I went through all that work I would have used a good urethane base coat and a 2k clear coat like the factory. Both are available in rattle cans too.

[@6thGearGarage]

I would have done a 2k clear, but urethane shouldn't be applied over enamel, or it can cause the paint to lift. I will use 2k on other wheels in the future where I don't use any enamel paint.

[@2ndborn186]

@@6thGearGarage Not true. I restore motorcycles. Spraymax 2K works great over enamel. I use it clear coat Rustoleum all the time.

[@6thGearGarage]

@@2ndborn186 Good to know, thanks!!!

[@handduggraverdronline]

I'm not an automotive painter just a dumb commercial painter but your spray technique is spot on. like you said do the crevices first then the easy. looks great keep it up

[@jasonkelley6185]

They look absolutely fantastic on the vehicle man. What a difference! I don't know if I would say "professional results" with the scalloped edge insets, but who cares. They made the truck look great.

[@jimzivny1554]

I lived in NY for 60yrs, I feel your pain! Nice job restoring the wheels. Good tip with the spray can top for cleaning brushes

[@opinionated_one8692]

Love it when skilled people share theirs on here, whether they were trained or have learnt themselves by trial & error. It's very refreshing to learn or even gain the confidence do do a job yourself, knowing you can possibly do it, but need that little extra support, without having to fork out mega bugs to have it done for you. Thank you for your perfectly narrated & videoed step by step honest, real, informative video. It must of been good to keep me watching for nearly an hour Lol. Cute kid, future helper... Nice one 🙂

[@Floridacarfishing]

This is why I love KZbin.

[@davida871]

Very helpful tips. I've done one set and now through trial and error I can get much better results thanks to your video. I like the filler primer to fill imperfections. You can use a glaze putty on road rash dings that won't shrink too. Thanks 👍

[@averagejamaican]

Loved how much attention was paid to detail despite it being a garage project. Nice finish.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks!

[@BrightEyes8513]

Man did I find the right channel. You’re doing it right my guy. Highly appreciative of the knowledge you’re sharing

[@6thGearGarage]

I appreciate that!

[@ironvoice5079]

those wheels look really good. In my experience those can paints get scratched so easily, so much work just to see them scratch rather quickly.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks... I would have used a 2k clear, but I read that it could cause the paint to lift when sprayed over enamels.

[@jagtan13]

I just used some rustoleum matte clear on my truck's wheels holding up even after 2 years. It's all in the prep. Also let them cure for 2 weeks. Had another set of wheels at the time.

[@slimmszn6949]

A great way to keep the wheels from scratching or lifting due to the clear coat issue, Use a professional grade ceramic coating for the wheel faces !!!! Would have a 10h hardness and last for a good 3 to 5 years . Also helps protect from brake dust and environmental fallout!

[@neilbenjamin9028]

@@6thGearGarage yes, don't EVER 2k with enamel

[@Lvatopesado]

@@6thGearGarage - Not if you apply the clear right after spraying the enamel.

[@Nick-rn7uh]

The tire shop damage really really upset me after so much progress brother they all of the franchise type tire shops have caused damages like this to mine and costs me at least 80 bucks as usally had multiple sets of tires i would need swapped over , so i bought a tire machine and havent had a scratch or chip sence , thank you for all the valuable nowlege about the chemical mixes and primer setup and prep 😊

[@6thGearGarage]

I definitely choose my shops more carefully now.

[@akira5982]

Shouldve ditch that etch primer as its porus & old school, epoxy primer provides a better bite & protective barrier right on the ally

[@ctb619]

Right on the ally?

[@spellenerrer6648]

I’m about to do my rims. How many cans of primer/paint/clear should I buy doing 5 rims total. Thank you for a great video.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! For the 5 wheels, I probably used about 2.5 cans of the Self Etch primer, 1-2 of the filler, 1 of the sealer, 2 of the DC Silver, 2 of the VHT Silver, and 5-6 cans of clear total.

[@Wirmish]

Removing rust... without getting tired. A small container with molasses. Drop the wheel inside. Put a cover on the container. Wait 2 weeks. Take out the wheel. Rinse with water. And voilà. No rubbing. No more rust.

[@6thGearGarage]

Excellent! I've done it using electrolysis as well and will have a future video on that process.

[@thomasarussellsr]

That is a lot of molasses, to cover a rim. And two weeks? That's ten weeks to do five rims, or quite a bit more molasses and several containers. And the molasses is basically useless for anything else afterwards. I suppose if you do rims a lot, and you have room to keep tubs or drums of molasses stored, it would be okay.

[@mbsevans]

Nice job! A little hint, before you last down the last clear, and your black edges are a little rough, you can even them all out by using a small piece of Scotchbrite, taped to a paint stir stick and carefully and lightly sand with the edge. The flat stir stick will keep the sanding only to the stop sliver surface thus removing just any black that breaks the edge. Then clean up dust and clear coat.

[@6thGearGarage]

That’s a great idea… thanks!

[@rideon6839]

Those little lines that you see on your wheels from the lathe are what is called tooling marks. It's where the cutting tool made it's path during the machining process.

[@2ndborn186]

He said that

[@randywise8817]

I like how you did your homework on testing the clearcoat that helps alot. I do appreciate how you describe what your doing for the diy at home people, very good job. The brush on black paint i though was a good touch considering im about to do that to my truck wheels. Keep up the good work and I can't wait to see your next video. Thanks Terry

[@Eaglerow77]

If you use a high velocity urethane spray it won't dull the reflective shine on piece your painting..same thing they use on guitars for a very high Sheen..

[@6thGearGarage]

The only issue was that chrome paint was an enamel, and urethanes can cause enamels to lift. I'll have to find something reflective like that in a lacquer or urethane to be able to put urethane over top. I'd prefer urethane over enamel any day.

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@6thGearGarage clear epoxy flood coat?

[@MrMattDat]

The hand polished wheels are gorgeous and you should be proud of that work! Very handy video!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thank you!

[@Adrian-qc7ky]

I love the look of those rims, you've done a great job man.

[@stephendavidcavuoti6548]

You’re so Right they do look good with just primer !

[@thomasarussellsr]

This has to be the longest spray paint video I've ever watched, all the way through. And that, sir, is a high complement. Well done, and so sorry about the damage the tire counters did to your rims, from a guy who used to work mounting tires from 12" car tires all the way up to big rigs, farm tractors, and earth moving machinery. There really is no excuse for it other than laziness and apathy. Done correctly, the machinery used for mounting those tires should never damage the rims or even a spray painted finish. BTW, in the future, when testing a new method, like brushing on the recessed black sections, start with the designated spare like you had in this set. The lessons learned on the first wheel can then be carried over to the mounted wheels. (Just a thought.) Nice looking wheels, and great video. Well done.

[@johnlivingston9217]

Thanks for the humor, man. Good to have a laughter after a long day of work.

[@Sigspearthumb1]

Looks really good! Gonna try it myself. For what it’s worth, I would like to see a paint job with an air compressor. Would the process be much different if the wheels were on the vehicle?

[@6thGearGarage]

You'd really be better off removing them for painting to avoid overspray on the brakes, plus doing all that work on the dusty ground where you'll be hunched over isn't worth the time it takes to remove the wheels. You don't have to dismount the tires, you could mask those off.

[@gregt722]

If you want a professional job take the wheels off and follow this video. I find Spray cans much easier than a compressor. I’d only consider leaving wheels on if you don’t care about the finish and are putting hubcaps on.

[@pedrogadea4926]

This is definitely the way to go. Forget about harsh, toxic, carcinogenic chemicals that will consume a ton of time and effort and will not even produce good results. Don't ask me how I know.... Great video edition.

[@jr75848]

I have (4) of almost the same style wheels except they're the spiral teardrop type. They've never been in salty weather since I live in the west coast. I was thinking of selling them as is and getting a few bucks for them but your tutorial makes me want to redo them. They're the 6 lug that came from my pre 2000 Toyota Tacoma and the only reason I had to replace them was because Discount Tire supposedly "doesn't carry" the Michelin Defender series tire in that size so I had to go a little bigger. Personally, I think they were just upwelling me which I bought into because my wheels were looking very worn and I wanted new ones anyway (got $170 back in rebates though). Though I highly doubt I'll be able to get the high quality results like you got, I'd like to know about how much you think I should charge for them once they're done. Thanks in advance for the feedback, and great tutorial man.

[@6thGearGarage]

Hey, I'm trying to picture the wheels you have and the only 6 lug ones I can picture are the tri-claw wheels that are a split 3-spoke design. Are yours aftermarket?

[@fantared5263]

Good stuff. If I have to stop painting an enamel paint with a brush before I finish the job I put the brush in a sealed plastic bag and pop it in the fridge or the freezer.

[@6thGearGarage]

That's a good idea!

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I usually have a small cup with thinners in and drop all the paint nozzles in to keep them from blocking up Maybe try that Just use thinners not turps based it cleans so much better You needed to do a guide coat when sanding the filler and then you would see all imperfections They do look good Scratches ar,e always a problem with painted wheels

[@timothyblack6972]

I used Eagle One All Wheel & Tire Cleaner on my old wheels that looked a lot like yours and it got a ton of the years of dirt and grime off the wheels, it did a lot better than I was expecting.

[@docolemnsx]

Great choice of music!

[@braddersf1]

I was fully with you until you took them to be sandblasted. That's not an "at home" fix my dude. Get your sandpaper or a wire brush out!

[@6thGearGarage]

If your wheels are as bad as mine, be prepared to have them sandblasted to start with. You could spend a few days with sand paper, but it makes sense to have them sand blasted to save time and get in all the recessed areas.

[@jba6677]

Might as well just get them powder coated at that point. Most powder coat places do blasting too.

[@dougiemiller5030]

That was my thoughts exactly! I don't happen to have a sandblasting machine at home. Getting wheels sandblasted - £30 a wheel. Getting wheels totally refurbed - £60 a wheel.

[@americanthundergod9749]

​@@dougiemiller5030doing it yourself and developing a skill, priceless.

[@Gumshoe88]

if this is a business of yours, you need to invest in dry ice.

[@unwrangler11]

Thanks for your comprehensive video. It is really helpful to see what works and what doesn’t and why. Great video!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@cbkenison]

Oof, those scratches from the mounting machine must've hurt you deep down, I know I would've felt it. Gracious of you to deal with it so easily. Even with great care, mistakes like that can happen, but with such large sidewalls it is a bit unexcusable.

[@6thGearGarage]

Yeah I was bummed, but I guess it happens. I'm glad they weren't expensive aftermarket wheels.

[@ryurc3033]

It always confused me how untrained most tire changers are at some places. One that had a 1/4 inch gouge , and a rash half way around, I welded over the lip , and on one of the spokes, on a set of wheels that were excessively dinged up from untrained dipstick. It was an oddball style that was discontinued. So I couldn't find a match to it. After way to much time grinding filing sanding and polishing, they were nice enough nobody ever noticed.

[@6thGearGarage]

@@ryurc3033 You need a youtube channel - I'd love to see your repair process!

[@ryurc3033]

@@6thGearGarage as much as I would like to, it always takes so much longer to film and show what I'm building. I DO much better than I teach, if you get what I'm saying. But I'm the guy that can change out a motor faster than any book says it's possible, or fab anything under the sun. I just lack the clientele for the hot rods and cool stuff. And have to do things like swapping fuel pumps on crappy 96 dodge, or water pump on a cobalt......ugh....

[@6thGearGarage]

@@ryurc3033 I hear you... there are some things I don’t bother to film because I need to work fast and listen to the radio (can’t have copyrighted music in videos)

[@masonelliott4995]

I love the realization that you covered your floor with primer

[@6thGearGarage]

Yeah, it's all worn off after a year. I'm still putting paper down next time!

[@randyfowler6928]

Should paint Toyota in red

[@randyrawdingii5135]

That New England salt has destroyed my IS250 wheels so this video really helps with tips and tricks for repairing corroded and curb rashed wheel surfaces. Thanks!

[@theshopspot9053]

Nicely done!!! Looks awesome dude 🤙🏻 glad I could help ya get em done quicker!

[@MichaelDillin]

Great job the shop I worked in for about a year (I was prep guy😭)we blow it off first and then the last thing we do just before we paint is to use the tack cloth just in case anything from the blow nozzle stirs up in the air👍🤠🇺🇸

[@6thGearGarage]

Good idea... thanks!!

[@denvernow7294]

Note to self: Don't buy cars from Detroit Michigan. Got it.

[@6thGearGarage]

100%

[@StokedBuilds]

I'm just about to take on clearning and painting some motorcycle wheels and can't powder coat them myself, so am going to follow your steps. Thanks for sharing so much detail.

[@peterhannam855]

An excellent tutorial . You have unbelievable patience . You did an excellent job . Well done .

[@6thGearGarage]

Thank you!

[@roxyqueen5076]

I watched your entire video. Those rooms came out really good.!!! Give me a good idea for my thank you.

[@jim-wt8xb]

Great job on the wheels. Shame the garage damaged them! You should have made them pay the cost of having them redone, no excuse for any garage damaging wheels these days.

[@6thGearGarage]

I agree. I've brought in cheap steel wheels a couple of times since and they haven't charged me.

[@mickfitchettchristine115]

The amount of work you did was well worth it. Looks real good.

[@Jaze2022]

This was awesome. why did you think they got so damaged from the tire shop? Is that typical? Did the paint need more time to cure?

[@6thGearGarage]

I believe it was the shop's mounting machine (or operator) that caused the damage. I looked at their machine when picking up the wheels and it looked pretty old. Those were some beefy tires as well, so Im sure that didn't help.

[@GheGho]

The tyre shop damaging the wheels is completely unacceptable. It boggles the mind that there still are places that can't mount a tyre without ruining the rim. Especially when rims now a days are expensive as hell.

[@DE-ok4ld]

Very nice job! Not sure I would have that kind of patients for detailing like you do!

[@6thGearGarage]

To be honest, I wouldn't do it again! Next time I'll just have them powder coated in all one color.

[@CorySmith-uk8bn]

Just wanted to say thank you. You do a great job explaining things.

[@evanfairbanks1020]

I did similar to this on my land cruiser wheels. I opted to only paint the “D” shaped areas and sand and polish the aluminum on the rest of the wheel. It was well worth the work. Good video!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! That's really what I wanted to do as well, but that polished aluminum wouldn't do well in winter, here in Ohio.

[@stoneyprowell2601]

I’m curious ware did you buy wheel brute what store?? I’d like to buy and do my aluminum rims they look like the ones you bought

[@6thGearGarage]

Looks like it's on sale right now: amzn.to/3FjHz26

[@stoneyprowell2601]

Hey sorry for the mis spelling this damn phone does what it wants to after I spelled it write the first time

[@c50ge]

Try Kleen-strip concrete and metal prep after using paint remover to remove the clear coat. Contains phosphoric acid. $16 fir a gallon at Home Depot. I also took the bottom off of a reclining chair to set my wheels on for painting so I can spin the while painting so I don’t have to do 15 laps around the wheels while painting . You do an EXCELLENT JOB! you have much more patience then me. You are a very good teacher

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for the Kleen Strip Advice! The chair bottom too.. I had to stop a couple of times because I was getting dizzy!

[@itguy7551]

He has some Bob Ross vibes. The Bob Ross of wheel restauration... Everyone can follow, and it is extremely relaxing. Also he is doing a proper job!

[@6thGearGarage]

The Bob Ross of wheel restoration - Thanks, I love it!

[@ARNOLDFALCON]

Thank you I appreciate videos like this not the wasting time one learning something new comes in handy in the future

[@alexparker3263]

By far the best video I've found. And just so happens I'm using the same colors. Much appreciated

[@MrRodolphec]

Thank you very much for the thorough step by step. You have high skill and wishing you the best. Thank you Rudy

[@a913life]

First and formost props on a great vid and matching finish results. I did want to enlighten on the spray volume issue with the color on the first wheel, if you had used a button/nozzle out of another color can instead of the prep spray the volume wouldve been the same. The amount of clogged cans I run into is annoying. I rattle can enough to find it neccessary to keep little bags of clean buttons and with the new style cans I've been able to reduce that space since the nozzle in the button is removable. Not sure if anyone else has said any or all of what I just shared but either way, keep up the quality work! It's all in the prep! Headed over to check out your Tonka resto now! 🍻

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for the advice! That would have made this much easier with the proper nozzle.

[@MichaelRobinsonglass]

I need to refinish the wheels on my XJS, thanks for the help and inspiration.

[@6thGearGarage]

You're welcome!! Best of luck!

[@scottmoola2311]

Damn bro. That's a helluva job you did there. 👏

[@fj9460-lr]

Thanks, best wheel restoration video on KZbin;

[@31acruz]

Fantastic video, very complete. Probably the best I've seen in years due to the amount of important detail you included. You have a talent for teaching and laying things out clearly. Well, done.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thank you!!!

[@CapnFlappyJaw42]

I just bought a set of 78 280z wheels for my car for super cheap that's definitely seen better days, and have been wondering how to go about restoring them since I want the sliver with black inserts and this video has been a godsend for that. I've been trying to figure out how to do the inserts black because I HATE masking (it takes way too long) but your solution seems so much easier without much risk. Now, wish me luck as I set off on my endeavor...

[@6thGearGarage]

I hate masking as well, especially on rounded areas. The black paint has held up great, I would do it again. However the silver paint is having some issues: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6nVdaBvZax4jKM

[@mgrdigimarketing3035]

Good video. Very informative. But acid down the storm water drain? They look great though

[@6thGearGarage]

I figured the cleaner was greatly diluted by that point because of all of the water I used. Thanks for watching!

[@LeonVisnaw]

Wow, the work is crazy impressive. When I get over the shock I plan to do the rims on my 93' Miata. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

i used to have a 96' LandCruiser with those wheels and the machine finish had that same kind of corrosion. Never got around to making them nicey nice but enjoyed the truck when we had it. Great job you did refinishing them

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks!

[@thardyryll]

I highly recommend Rustoleum’s spray can trigger for any painting longer than a couple minutes. As seen in the vid, long work destroys the strength in your index finger, and pretty soon you will be trying to make do - and spraying less precisely - by switching fingers. The other benefit is the can fits better into confined spaces like the inside of the wheels.

[@6thGearGarage]

Absolutely! When I painted 5 wheels, I thought my finger was going to go numb. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hV6TqX-EqdWmj9E One of those spray can triggers saved the day!

[@thardyryll]

I posted that comment and then kept watching your video - and in the next scene you were using that trigger handle. I have used that type but find that the shorter trigger on the Rustoleum handle allows a better grip and thus more control because more fingers are on the handle.

[@bobm2331]

Great DIY video. How soon after clear coat could I wax or put a paste protective coat on? Thanks so much

[@6thGearGarage]

I waited a little over a week, but the wheels were sitting in a hot garage. If stored indoors, I would wait a couple of weeks.

[@gimmi3pleaze890]

Pitted and erosion definitely benefits from sand blasting. This just change my mind on the single cab. Sand Blast, then DIY. TIME IS ALSO $$$❤

[@6thGearGarage]

100%!

[@NKPGarage]

Great to see all the steps you went through. What worked. And what didn’t work. Fantastic video!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@joejones6968]

You are your worse critic; I think you did a phenomenal job young man. Very nice-looking wheels and center caps, and they look great on your truck. I absolutely liked watching you work. Thank you for making this video for all of us to see.

[@6thGearGarage]

I appreciate that! Thanks!

[@mikz86ta1]

What you did to your Civic wheels, I did to my 03 S10 ZQ8 wheels many years ago, I also painted the inset Black with clear because I left the inset with the stock texture. Amazing looking but I feel ya on the length of time and hours in it. I did mine while my truck was my daily driver. So I had one great looking wheel one month, 2 great looking wheels the next month and so on. Took a long time but was worth it

[@6thGearGarage]

I just finished polishing an aftermarket wheel, just like I did with those civic wheels. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKCod5yJj6mlgbc These were definitely more work though and now I have 3 more to go... I feel your pain!

[@jeffhammond8969]

Nice video. One change is that if you want better finish on the rough areas, use a file to remove the high spots and you could use filler if there are some deeper gouges than what filler primer can cover.

[@6thGearGarage]

That's a great idea, thanks!

[@WilliamMajor]

like the paint demo on various product and the topper is the classical music in the background:)

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks, I have had many compliments on the music choice. I now use classical in all my long how-to videos.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Hard to get copywrite claims on music that was composed long before copywrite was ever a thing. 😁

[@Lolatyou332]

Just use phorphouous acid for metal... Removes rust and cleans it... Also the stuff you are using will likely etch your concrete FYI

[@nickhildabridle1612]

Yes. Do another set of those polished aluminum wheels. I am trying to this right now

[@durdeydolla1]

Did you let the clear cure before you judged it to be cloudy? It drys differently then it spray sometimes

[@6thGearGarage]

After the clear cured, it did clear up.

[@marybethmaine9850]

wow the ending is great . You wont see the rougher parts when you are driving -so cool

[@LAWNPRO]

They look great man you did a fantastic job super overkill just like I do it I figured tire machine will get some nicks they make it look fabulosa

[@jpotenzcycle]

Your wheels look fantastic. Don't be so hard on yourself 😊

[@6thGearGarage]

😊 thank you

[@CC-iz1yg]

You need to use iron remover first then acid

[@freedom_aint_free]

Man, what odyssey, well done, lots of hard work put right there!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks!

[@milagrossmith4891]

I want to know if you sanded after the sandblast because they looked very smooth

[@6thGearGarage]

I did not sand the bare wheels, that is how they came back after sand blasting. I was glad to see all the corrosion gone.

[@masonelliott4995]

Dude you're crazily underrated wheres your 10m subs that you deserve

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! It's growing slow and steady!

[@jussiketels151]

Thanks for the video , the result for a DIY in a garage, is really good, but also a lot of work!!!

[@jjbailey01]

I have many miles of lining with a brush under my belt. I learned house painting from an old guy who believed masking tape was a waste of time and money. I got really good at long straight trim lines. I think I'd choose the brush for this project. It is easier than many would think. Like you found, you need to load the brush up and watch the bead of paint that rolls off the edge of the brush. After that realization, painting with a brush becomes easy.

[@6thGearGarage]

You said it perfect. The first couple insets were a little wavy, then I figured it out and it was easier and faster than masking.

[@TR19]

Best wheel prep and paint vid on the tube

[@larrytemen4789]

6:12 for aluminum, you should actually use an iron oxide primer. The coating will last a lot longer.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for that tip!

[@karpilin]

This is brilliant! Every imperfection on the final result can be traced back to the a step mistake was made and then learned from. If one is happy with the result, then just follow the steps in the video, if you feel that the result is not good enough, either trust it to professional refurbishers, or rethink some of the steps.

[@gerrylopez6674]

I would have used a chip brush to paint the recessed areas and the barrel on the rear of the wheel. It's just for element protection right?. You'd get nice heavy coverage and it wouldn't matter because it won't be seen, right?

[@6thGearGarage]

Yeah, that’s a really good idea.

[@joshuabennett2851]

Great video, very informative and complete. Might be beneficial for folks to know how many cans of each product you used? Cost of all the paint can quickly add up especially with current supply chain issue pricing.

[@6thGearGarage]

Great suggestion! for the 5 wheels, I probably used about 2.5 cans of the Self Etch primer, 1-2 of the filler, 1 of the sealer, 2 of the DC Silver, 2 of the VHT Silver, and 5-6 cans of clear total. To be honest, if I didn't already have all the paint, I would have had them powder coated.

[@hotdogbuns255]

Just bought some new wheels for my Subaru. I think I'll use this video to restore my old wheels.

[@mariatroche2715]

Estoy aprendiendo nuevas formas para q el trabajo quede bien un millón de gracias KZbin

[@percussion44]

I'll start by saying your final results look great! I'm curious if the clear coated chrome reflective paint may have buffed up with some polish after it hardened? I'll finish with I'm not sure if this is financially viable? Cost of the beat up rims, acid, primers, sandpaper, paint, clear, not to mention the 10 or 20 hours this took. How much does a new aftermarket rim cost? x4. The spare can be a beat up junker with a coat of Krylon if anyone cares.

[@6thGearGarage]

I actually got the paint for free when I worked at my old job, or else I would have bought a set of aftermarket wheels. I was surprised to see that those aerosols cost 2x as much as they did the last time I had to buy a can!

[@CoolMrMusicGuy]

I like it how positive u are about the wheels even with the little imperfections :)

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks 😊 I try not to let the small things get to me!