How to Spray Paint Wheels with Professional Results!

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Learn step by step instructions for using paint can off the shelf at many stores to restore, refinish or recolor your wheels for stupid cheap!

[@roach_d21]

It's nice to see a tutorial were the instructor actually has a personality. Great video!

[@Hohyeahyourmomsaman]

Cole Boyd for real I like the vibe here

[@russellramirez70]

@@Hohyeahyourmomsamanqq q!!aa!

[@lilpeteryo]

This man deserves way more subscribers, great tutorial and explanation!

[@BernsteinOmega]

I'm no noob to this; I just like these kind of videos. Great prep work. That said, usually if I put that much prep into something, i like to use 2k clear.

[@BUY_CRO_BEFORE_1DOLLAR]

Great cuts, referencing and audio! 10/10

[@petebutler5139]

Awesome vid! Very well presented with a ton of useful info!! Thanks!!!

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Glad you found all the talking helpful :)

[@966Mako]

You paint 2nd & 3rd coats on while the paint is still wetish or tacky so the layers bond together. If they are aloud to dry in between coats, you creat 3 separate layers. That is not desirable. I would also finish with 3 coats of clear, but that's me. Nice job 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@dtack777]

Minute and a half in and this is the best video on this subject...

[@orlandochaparro6281]

Best easy DIY painting Rims plain and simple 👍 I had to Replay the vide just to listen to the comments this guy made my Day. Hope you have better luck with the camara and memory card 😂😂😂👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@pabloski1964]

Awesome results, thanks for sharing info!! :)

[@kingkong5483]

Awesome paint job!!!...and colour!!! Those wheels would look 🥇in my car!!!😎😁😋

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Tuff Gong thanks. I've had this style of wheels on the FRS and my old 350z. I dig the look.

[@genoarceo5608]

Best vid on this I’ve seen on this. Painting mine tomorrow. I’ll share this vid bro. 👍

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevenmitchell7183]

great job bro ya rims come up mint and the color love it good work

[@thetransporter5848]

Thank you for helping me complete my first rim project

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Very much welcome

[@jmstanza]

I’ll be attempting soon. Thanks for the know how!

[@hoodkatt6503]

Great vid.. The brown painter paper was the best move. You can actually use that also to keep off dust if the tire is on & u wanna put'em back on your car.

[@shawnmartin8485]

Great Vid Dudeman!

[@raymundjusay4632]

Thank you for your time, l Learn a lot 🙏

[@gmane7]

I like this dude! N good tutorial mate

[@rickJa9uar]

Nice pep talk! Wasn’t sure i should try but you have me stoked to do this. Going from gloss black to bronze.

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Go kick some ass!

[@maggotdrum]

thank you for explaining why you should not paint the contact surface of your wheel. so important

[@pvnugget]

That’s a great tip on rolling the tape back for the wheel barrel

[@paulrhoden4401]

Really enjoyed your video. Thanks.

[@PuraLeche6942]

I'm going for that green this weekend🔥. 6 can bottles 😁. Thanks 👍🏽

[@𝓟𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓙𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓭𝓙]

Awesome video and spectacular results mate! How many cans of paint did you need to complete all four rims?

[@xanderwayne7938]

Hi mate, I got a matt black wheel(sparco trofeo 5) and I want to make it a lil bit more shinny, do I need to only sand paper it abit(if so what number you recommended?) And then apply a glossy clear coat? Couldn't really find this question answered anywhere, any help would be appreciated, thanks.

[@Battenbergbandit]

great video dude!

[@markholyoak9790]

thank you for doing the video i enjoy it very much

[@VillainGarageWorks]

You very welcome.

[@SilentCorkscrew]

Yo really helped thank you

[@Cam-zw8lj]

Dude this is awesome info!

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Thank you!

[@alexbratu77]

Nice video!!! Wish you the best! I will do in the future a vlog like these painting my X5's rims!

[@cDOTodi]

Thank you for being great

[@Ottoplemeniti]

Should you tape over the outside of the wheel? I mean the whole channel where the tire fits, should it be kept super-clean or does it not matter?

[@kempo4359]

Great video man thanks for sharing

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ninopaloma9002]

Very nice tutorials, how many cans of paint per rim you can used, thanks

[@tkskagen]

It's nice to know that I don't have to take my (hopefully soon...) new rims to a Professional or Powder Coating Shop to get "DARN GOOD LOOKING WHEELS" in the color and budget! What about the existing dust and contaminates in the workshop/garage? Should I setup a "spray booth" with plastic from ceiling to floor, since the heater will probably be on for ambient temperature? Or will I be "just fine"? I really want QUALITY and am willing to maintain my OCD for this! I SO MUCH thank you for sharing this video, and... I LOVE THAT COLOR, Who made that color, and what's it called? What is your recommendation for doing a Matte or Flat Clear Coating for this color? Have your heard of the WHEEL GUARD Company that makes Rim Edge Guards for the RIM EDGE? I'm just checking, because I haven't heard any feedback or reviews from their website. Thanks AGAIN!, :-P -Thomas Skagen Port Orchard, Washington

[@kowiz920]

This guy is awesome

[@acbaez604]

hey buds thanx for the walk thru. im gona try this tomorrow!

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Awesome, you should send some photos to the VGW facebook page.

[@acbaez604]

Villain Garage Works will do!

[@joeandrandaltzt.v.4425]

Lol nice vid bro..thanks

[@G_Ozare]

I've seen hundreds of wheel painting tutorials on here, this was one of the best. The only part I would suggest is not painting the inside of the conical faces where the lug nuts sit (just like the rear hub he masked off). I usually just throw some old lug nuts in the wheels to prevent painting them but you can always just go over them with acetone, etc.

[@martinmcbride5143]

Thankyou, good info.

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Martin Mcbride very welcome.

[@94Civic07]

Did you wet sand it after the paint dried after a day or so and polish it or you just leave it as is? Or don’t need to wet sand if there’s no rough paint spots? Thanks

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Tou Yang if you don't need to wet sand, don't. Then you won't have to buff them. I wasn't going for a mirror finish, so the orange peel was fine.

[@leonardoamado2379]

Nice work dude. Clean..

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Thank you :)

[@Johnwenn1]

Good video, Well Done ! I would pay you to paint my wheels anytime.

[@daviddonnkin611]

Hi there, can you please tell me what paint you're using . Thanks.

[@enochhon]

I like to paint hot pink color, where can find and buy the spray can paint ?

[@John..D]

Shouldn't you cover the lugnuts holes where the lugnuts interface with the wheel? Because the paint is smushy right?

[@proudcanuck]

Thanks for this walk thru I'm going to do my 20" rims for my truck today!

[@davidmarberry5565]

looks very nice , you do good work ! how durable does it turn out ? like mounting tires does it scuff easy ? thanks

[@VillainGarageWorks]

I've gone through two sets of tires and never had an issue with mounting. The only time I have had any issues with paint getting chipped off was rocks from my dirt road.

[@trentrumble8887]

I was looking to do a darker gold almost bronze looking colour on my gloss black wheels. Saw dupicolor has a gold engine enamel, do you have any recommendation that could make them darker while keeping them glossy? Or a different colour code that I haven’t been able to find?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Look around a bit. VHT and some other brands make engine paint that you can pickup in various bronze colours.

[@saleen367]

Wish I had seen this 2 weeks ago. Started painting old Focus wheels in the driveway on a hot day. Prepped the wheels with scotchbrite as directed and proceeded with 2 coats of paint, then 2 of clear and the surface turned out a little rough and a bit dull. Can I scuff up what I have and add a wet coat of clear to bring some shine to them or should I start over?

[@johncrankshaft2886]

The rough dull is because it didnt lay down wet but rather in a mist, an old tip is to put the can in a bucket of warm water to help atomize. Also if you happen to be buying the can the same day you can ask your store paint section if they can put it in the shaker, some stores will and some dont.

[@taskmaster2270]

Could you link those rims if possible?

[@DedecaPT]

Nice one, it would help with links for that nice material

[@dazaussieguy1954]

wish mine came out as good

[@salvadorestrada7097]

Hello bud , first off great video. My question is I have a set of mate black wheels that weren't taken care of very well by previous owner. Basically same black color wheels you have on this video . I want paint them gloss black, but I noticed you didn't use primer? Was it cuz they are matte black? Would I have to use primer on mine after scuffing them down with the red scotch bright? My plan was to scuff, prime, paint, clear. Is this the steps i should go with. I'm also planning on meaning towards engine paint. Is this right? Thanks in advance!

[@VillainGarageWorks]

I didn't prime because the existing finish was flawless and brand new. If any of the raw metal is showing I would etch prime before paint then if you want gloss beyond the gloss black engine paint, you would have to clear after yes.

[@markus370z8]

Awesome vid💪🏾 but did you use any type of clear coat to get that glossy finish?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Nope, just the Gloss engine paint.

[@TheMapleleafs21]

Can I ask why you used engine paint?

[@carlericpickett597]

Nice. Why no clearcoat?

[@terryhudson3082]

What color green?? and brand paint you used??

[@chingfordclose6922]

How many cans in total for a set of 4 u used?

[@yungthicccness3183]

i like your attitude, lol

[@akosijunevaldoz]

I want to paint my old rim and what kind of primer should i use to much this engine enamel paint?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

With engine enamel you shouldn't need to use primer, I never have and it's held up extremely well. As for using to much, no you should use to much. My rule of thumb is once I get my desired colour, I add one more final "wet" coat on the entire surface and call it good.

[@kendrumm1292]

what about the old rims with rust on the back where the lug nuts go it's not flat where it's old and grimy

[@prodbysiid5384]

What grit is the brite pad

[@dtrust68]

So i have crappy looking aluminum wheels on my truck with a rusted chrome center cap...took off the center caps to attempt the metal rescue soak to remove the rust so i can spray them black. Im definitely not a wheel cleaner type but i dont like them ugly. the rims are the gray aluminum color and i want them black. i dont care about gloss i just want a black. should i use a paint stripper to remove the nasty clear coat on the aluminum rims? then do all the sanding and etching primer + primer and then the black? ive been trying to watch a lot of videos to figure out exactly how to do it. just need a few pointers and would like for your input if possible...Thank you

[@dtrust68]

dont want a gloss...more of a matte black color of rim.

[@VillainGarageWorks]

This is a good one. I need to get my hands on a crap set of aluminum wheels to show what I am going to tell you. Which is, basically you are completely correct. Use whatever method you want (sanding, media blasting, aircraft stripper) to get all the clear off the aluminum, use a etching primer and then paint. Unless you have issues (which you shouldn't ever) there is no need to primer over the etch primer. The etch primer is used in place of say a epoxy primer is just to help the primer body to the bare aluminum better. No need for both. As for a matte finish, man, save yourself the trouble and just add a few coats of matter paint. No need to use a matte clear over the top, as long as it's good quality paint, the finish should be perfect right out of the can.

[@dtrust68]

awesome!! thank you. ill just be careful of the tire as i'm not taking off a 35 inch tire just to do this. ill just cover the tire with plastic.

[@VillainGarageWorks]

No Problem. I don't blame you, I don't miss the days of stacking 35s at the old tire shop...

[@pyrostrijder3180]

8:37 Rockstar gta San andreas intro.

[@kingjr1uzfe387]

CJ

[@Magicstockton]

Phenomenal job bruh. 🏆 I rushed mine and they look like shit.

[@carpediem4413]

Good vid - No clear coat? Also, does paint on the bead area cause problems?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Not for these kind of paint, clear is not needed. As for the beads, just make sure they are smooth and the tires will seal just fine.

[@stevensanchez330]

Will 6 (8) ounce cans be enough for 4 wheels because I want to paint my 20’s with the duplicolor Toyota silver paint on amazon

[@VillainGarageWorks]

If you're wanting to paint the face and "bowl" of the wheel, I doubt it would be enough. Not for a 20in wheel. Even on my 18x8.5 wheels I used two cans per wheel almost. It's always better to have extra on hand. Just in case of a mishap or maybe patch work later on down the road from road rash.

[@stevensanchez330]

Villain Garage Works thanks for the reply I’ll definitely get plenty now

[@VillainGarageWorks]

No problem. Send me some photos of the finished product through facebook, if you don't mind.

[@christinademore3319]

Nice job. Didn't know the spray cans could do a good job. Did you use clearcoat?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

On this one I did not. The engine paint has enough gloss there wasn't a need.

[@adriantrejo6696]

Villain Garage Works won’t it peel?

[@khaliqueim8275]

What color green is that

[@heela188]

I'd like to suggest wearing a respirator for the chemical fumes from the cleaner and paint. Very toxic, especially in a non-ventilated room.

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Good recommendation, I didn't always take the most precautions when messing around with cars. It's a bit different these days, if you look at my project car playlist you'll see I actually wear that and even gloves and face masks :)

[@rollzolo]

How about rim corrosion from salt?

[@robertmahaney7650]

how would the paint hold up when the tires are being mounted

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Just make sure you won't go to a crap shop and they will mount the tires just fine. I've painted a ton of wheels, only had one set scratched during mounting and I never went back to that place. Even Walmart has mounted a couple sets for me on these wheels alone and zero issues.

[@christopheralexzander4861]

Nice vid

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Thanks!

[@nicksta16]

Did you use clear coat on that wheel or is that just a few coats of the base coat? Thanks!

[@VillainGarageWorks]

No primer needed, they weren't raw metal. The "base" was actually a single stage base and clear in one.

[@nicksta16]

@@VillainGarageWorks So, does that 2 in 1 base and clear work better than using separate base and clear, thanks again!

[@WorkingWithWimberley]

There are many types of scotchbrite pads. What type did you use?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Purple. Or you can use a wet 400 grit sandpaper if you have that laying around.

[@johnguese4566]

i have a set of wheels came in matte black colour, wanted to make them glossy or make it gunmetal grey if possible. any tips?

[@johnguese4566]

High Gloss Metallic Black*

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Just find some metallic black and add some clear over the top. Should do the job.

[@johnguese4566]

im actually looking on duplicolor wheel paint and clear coat. would you recommend those?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

To be very honest, I have only had a single experience with the Duplicolor Wheel Paint...and it wasn't a good one. The wheels were prepped better then the ones in this video (media blasted and everything). I used the suggested primer, their wheel paint and clear. Needless to say every single rock (on my dirt road) that touched the wheels caused the paint to flake away from the primer, or the clear would flake away from the paint. It was a disaster. This is actually when I switched to engine paint (or auto paint sprayed out of a gun) and haven't looked back since.

[@luvbuds7973]

Look at rust-o-Leom metal tone paints, they have some amazing tough paint, there’s no enamel in the range I’m thinking of though I have had the paint on steel 4x4 rims with next to no prepping. I have only a few chips and scratches and I drive through bush every day and I did this over two years ago Not to mention my stainless steel roll bar was prepared to perfection and done with care and it basically feels like a powder coat and doesn’t even scratch with tie downs on and off every day

[@OhNotJohnny]

So I want to paint my wheels but they are silver/grey color, do I need a primer cause I want to paint them black?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Start off with the test I show in the start of the video. But, in most cases, especially with engine enamel no primer is needed.

[@OhNotJohnny]

Villain Garage Works sweet, what’s the difference between engine enamel & wheel paint? Is clear coat needed too for the enamel?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Not exactly sure the difference. Never tried to figure that out. But I've tried both, and both did work well. Clearing is an option with wheel paint and engine enamel. All depends on the level of gloss you want. I didn't clear mine because they turned out great.

[@sylvaingosselin1155]

I HAVE THE SAME RIMS THAT YOU HAVE AND WILL PANT THEM WHITE

[@zacheiriksson]

Get tack clothes. Paper towel does leave fibres

[@reowhite4862]

Yes! I use microfiber towels and windex to clean before paint ghen wipe with tack rag!

[@timwaltman7890]

No clear coat huh... or tack cloth

[@diegotobalina]

You just saved me 17:24 mins sir, ty

[@philspaghet]

Seeing the prep work is great tho

[@chingfordclose6922]

How many canz did u use 4 da whole set of mags

[@VillainGarageWorks]

I do believe I used a total of 6 cans. Been a while.

[@vernonkaris1524]

Did you clear coat them ty Vernon

[@VillainGarageWorks]

No, this is a single stage paint; no clear needed.

[@ducaking]

is it special scotch brite you are using??

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Nope, purple works great. Different colours show the "roughness" of the pad. To rough and you'll have sand marks. To light and the paint won't stick.

[@fixstyle9244]

Pretty cool did u add clear coat no right

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Ummm right? No I didn't clear. The engine paint I chose is a single stage gloss.

[@diamondhair11]

Great video, great information, but what do you think a person watches a video for?? To see the outcome. I watched this video thinking I'd see the wheels, rims, tires on some great car and how great it would look. It kills me when people do this. I wanted to see the car at the end with these crazy good looking rims...…...Please Oh Please show the end product at the end of the video......

[@VillainGarageWorks]

You have a point. Never thought about it. You can jump over to our Instagram and there are photos of them on our FRS.

[@strahinjacelarevic118]

Lol

[@juliovillalobos2559]

What grit is the scotch brite pads

[@VillainGarageWorks]

The purple I use is 600 grit.

[@riceboxsupreme]

I usually just leave the wheels mounted on the car and paint them in the rain at night time.

[@ninopaul4640]

What are the name of these rims if anyone knows ?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Nicholas Paul XXR 555s

[@isidrovillagomez6309]

how many cans did you need for 4 tires?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

I used 1 to 1.5 cans per wheel, just depends on coverage needed.

[@isidrovillagomez6309]

seems like a lot

[@christopherbenson5160]

Did you use all 6 cans?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Almost. Usually takes 1 to 1.5 cans per wheel depending on coverage needed.

[@PochoNieves]

So you didnt sprayed a clear coat? Why wouldnt you? Because of the paint you used?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Yes. Engine paint is a single stage paint. To have a gloss finish you do not need clear coat. Now, if you are looking for a "show" or "glass" finish, you would need to clear coat, cut and buff it and it would be a perfect glass finish.

[@15DurangoRT]

And the most important part. You have to knock it down! 😀

[@BrodyYYC]

I think your videos would line up funny if you cut the original sound and add some gangster rap.

[@fernandomendoza-un8st]

What kind of paint is that ?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Engine enamel.

[@ethand.7801]

Why green? what r u putting them on?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

I like green wheels I guess is the main thing. They are on a 2016 Scion FRS (pearl white car).

[@ethand.7801]

@@VillainGarageWorks on pearl white itl look alright

[@VillainGarageWorks]

It did look better on Satin Black, same style wheels just different width and offset on my old 350z.

[@EVAN-re2yo]

Villain Garage Works I thought you are ricer

[@donnfl]

Why did you not use Dupli color Wheel paint.?

[@VillainGarageWorks]

This colour isn't available.

[@12vLife]

So @1:39, you are not fan of Primer? Just scuff, clean, paint, wet sand and repaint? I like your approach and think primer is shit too. how long you wait before wet sanding and what grit? 400-600 okay? Is that dupli-color engine enamel much better than Rust-oleum professional? I've got a set of brand new steels with factory powder coat I want to paint black metallic. I too would rather not prime.

[@VillainGarageWorks]

1) It's not that I am not a fan of primer, there is just no need for it in this application, using the paint I am using etc. So it's a waste of time and materials. 2) Wait until the paint is dry, that depends on brand, humidity, ambient and temperature. 3) Engine Enamel is stupid strong and bonds perfectly, I did paint a set of blue wheels with Rust-oleum and it worked just fine.

[@12vLife]

maybe the paints I've been testing with suck.. I've been lab testing on bare galvanized steel scraps.. sanded, scuffed, dried.. even after 2 days I can scratch the paint with a thumbnail. Will try this Engine Enamel.

[@VillainGarageWorks]

Try testing on a powder coated surface. Bare metal, either weld or galvanized will both react differently then a power coated surface.

[@werlisjunior1076]

without primer?

[@NoWr2Run]

DID YOU ACTUALLY WATCH THE VID. ?