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How to restore (or paint) factory alloy rims?
I have some faded and stained aluminum rims on my Cherokee that are cramping it's style. I find it a bit of a waste of money to go with new rims (the factory ones are not that bad and they have the "JEEP" on one of the arms).
So how do I restore them to a nice shiny pretty state?
Alternatively, I may consider painting them (or parts of them). My XJ has the gray/red color scheme; any suggestions?
Thanks!
It's a 1990 Laredo BTW
2 Answers
- blanderswakeLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
I've got a red S10 and some grungy Z28 wheels (you can see one of them in my avatar). I was thinking of cleaning them up and squirting some black or charcoal paint on them, or maybe a medium silver. Spray cans don't cost too much, so if you don't like one color, it's cheap to try another. DON'T use a drill with a wire brush to clean them up, though.
- Anonymous5 years ago
I would be afraid of pitting alloy rims sandblasting them. A less destructive method would be essentually sandblasting with finely crushed walnut shells or 400grit sandpaper should also work. Might I also suggest powdercoat instead of paint. Good luck