Black Wheels

[sushisean]

I'm debating painting my 5 spoke 18" wheels black. Every time I go do some serious rock crawling I get some serious wheel damage. Right now 4/5 of my wheels are scraped up pretty bad. I'm thinking if I shoot them with some flat black paint I'll be able to touch them up after I get any damage.

I have the Bonatti Grey color. How do you guys think matte black wheels would look? Am I right in my assumption that I could repaint them and have them look pretty good?

 

[techboydino]

Cant go wrong with flat black. I used some heavy degreaser and bleach white to remove the grime. then grinded down some wheel thrash and gave them a good sanding. spray bomb with some flat clear works great. a couple coats and they will last a good bit of time. plus, like you said you can always just do some touching up while they are on the truck. i recommend getting one of those sprayers that go on the top of the cans, it eliminates fatigue in your hand and wrist.

 

[sushisean]

What do you mean by "Spray bomb with some flat clear"? Paint a flat clear coat over the black?

 

[techboydino]

What do you mean by "Spray bomb with some flat clear"? Paint a flat clear coat over the black?

we call spray can painting "spray bomb." yes, i put some flat clear overtop the matte for some more protection. added more durability without the shine.

 

[duckdive]

I touch mine up with flat black Rustoleum and those doctor's office sized Q-tips.
For the sliders I use a small sponge roller. Works great.

 

[sushisean]

One thing I love about the Land Rover is it's balanced look between pure off-road machine and luxury SUV. I guess one of my biggest concerns is that flat black wheels would push it over the top to the dedicated off road look...

 

[duckdive]

Yeah, but that scratched up look on the stock wheel finish does'n't look good.
So you have to decide. Is there a second opinion in your household that might
have a problem with the black?

 

[Sully]

If they are scratched up pretty bad, I would take the leap.

Once you go black...

 

[Boaz]

Just get more mud on them. Fills in the scratches nicely...

 

[foofighter]

I used self etching primer as well to prime the wheels held up great on my tacoma. I'm on the fence regarding rattle canning mine or getting it professionally shot/powdercoated.