Objective
I would like to clean up my rims to make them look nicer. I am planning on painting the rims white and adding some baby moon hubcaps like in the following photo.
Rims/HubCaps
Spec | Details | Picture | Notes |
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Rims | 13" | 5 bolt on 4-1/2 Inch | |
Hub Caps | 9 1/2" Baby Moons | https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/9-1-2-dome-hubcap-vts-595/ Hubcap Dimensions:
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Painting Rims
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-TNsO33eqQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJLTJSjAqFk
Process
- Remove tires from vehicle
- Clean with soap and water
- Use Isopropyl alcohol to remove any grease buildup
- Sanding with sanding wheel and wire brushes
- Blow off dirt
- Clean withIsopropyl alcohol
- Add cards (from a deck of playing cards) wound the edge of the rim
- Tape off valve stem if not already removed.
- Paint with primer
Supplies
Item | Picture | Cost | Description | URL |
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Sanding Wheel | $18.99 | 3M Paint & Rust Stripper "Scotch-Brite web strips quicker, lasts longer and cuts faster than conventional sandpaper" | https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/3m-paint-rust-stripper-0475775p.0475775.html?loc=plp | |
Wire Brushes | $17.23 | Wire Brushes | https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08FDMBD2S?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details | |
Primer | $17.99 | Dupli-Color Sandable All-Purpose Automotive Primer, White | https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/dupli-color-sandable-all-purpose-automotive-primer-white-0477658p.0477658.html?rq=automotive+sand#srp | |
Paint | $20.99 | Dupli-Color DA1670 Gloss White OSHA White General Purpose Acrylic Enamel - 12 oz. | I bought this at Canadian Tire https://www.amazon.ca/Dupli-Color-DA1670-General-Purpose-Acrylic/dp/B001DKLYH4?th=1 | |
Clear Coat | $20.99 | Dupli-Color Clear Coat Matte Enamel | https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/dupli-color-clear-coat-matte-enamel-0477547p.0477547.html?rq=duplicate+color+gloss+white#srp |
Process
Sanding Rims
Since my tires are going to be replaced, I removed the valve stem and any weights in order to sand the entire surface of the rim.
I sanded down the rims using a 3M Paint & Rust Stripper sanding wheel followed by various wire brushes.
References
Reference | URL |
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Wheel Bearings & Tire | https://www.boler-camping.com/boler-care-maintenance/wheel-bearings-tire/ |
Baby Moon Hub Caps | https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/9-1-2-dome-hubcap-vts-595/ |