MINX

Hi Guys,
My rims have some nasty gravel rash/pitting/scratches from an off track excursion. I am thinking of repainting them myself.
Looking at Satin Black. Does anyone have any photos of an NB/MSM Titanium with Black wheels? Or comments?

Doppelgänger

iTrader: (12)

While they're not the stock MSM wheels, I have black wheels on my 02 titanium SE. I used "nighthawk black" which has a slight metallic touch to it...and sets it apart from boring plain black. IMHO a metallic black would look better since the titanium has a lot of metallic to it. When I painted mine, I did NO prep work, just washed with degreaser, dried and painted carefully. It's good to keep the process simple esp. on wheels that get abused a lot.



BTW... good to see a MSM being used on the track

UrbanSoot

iTrader: (24)

not a miata but black wheels on grey car. absolutely love it.

MINX

Thanks guys,
They both look great.
This is the damage to the rims, caused by going into the kitty litter at about 60mph.


I will be sanding them back, then etch priming, then Primer filler , then sanding and painting using VHT Wheel paint. All with tyres still fitted.
I am borrowing a pair of 16" rims to use to keep the car on the road as it is my daily.
Stu

Doppelgänger

iTrader: (12)

I wouldn't bother with that long process of painting if you plan on using those wheels at the track, seriously.

ANY spray paint will get soft when heat is applied (ie- braking a lot during a track event), once the paint gets soft, any dirt or brake dust will set right in. Ask me how I know Now you have wheels that won't come clean and you spent all that time getting them "just right". But, if you're planning on getting a set of wheels for track duty, then refinish the stockers and daily them with a smile.

SKMetalworks

iTrader: (7)

Sorry to threadjack, but what about powdercoating wheels? I would think they have higher temperature resistance. Since its cured, the coat gives a nice tight bond with the base metal. I would assume some prep work would need a "roughing" with sand paper. Reason i ask is my work is getting a powdercoating department and might have to make up some excuse to "help them out"

MINX

I am trying to keep the cost down.
Obviously if powder coating - would require full prep, tyre removal, weights removal, then coating then refitting and balancing. And time.
I will be using High Temp paint, finishing with a clear coat.
Car is only tracked a few times a year. Otherwise it is driven everyday. With club runs on the weekends.

MINX

OK All done.
I think they have come up well, and look good.