Wheely Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Hey guys, I am painting the original Defender rims (https://goo.gl/images/pFw4fN) - I would be using the vehicle for overlanding so between mud and sand. I'd love to hear your thoughts on whether UPOL Gravitex paint would be suitable for this use rather than a normal base coat/hardener and clear coat. thanks for your suggestions. Simone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheely Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 ok given the absence of replies I think it was a dumb idea - fair enough - i wanted something to protect it from stones and gravel that I'd find as I overland.... So if I go with the standard approach am I correct in assuming the following to paint them: 1- epoxy primer 2- base coat 3- after first coat is dry - give it another coat 4- once the two layers of base coat is dry put the clear coat Will this make the color on the rims strong enough against chips? I'd love to hear if you have any suggestions on how to strenghten that paint Cheers, Simone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I suspect the absence of replies may be down to no-one having used that particular product, doesn't make it a good or bad idea. If it's what it appears to be - stonechip by another name - then it' likely to be rubbery in texture and probably therefore going to be damaged by putting a tyre on or off the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheely Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 ok - so doing the normal paint job would be strong enough? any suggestions on the best steps to take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 just the standard finish would be adequete, anything thickeror textured would be pushed off the rim by the tyre during fitting & cause or create unwanted poor bead seating = leaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 With paint it's all in the prep - if you prepare it carefully & follow the instructions on coats, drying, etc. it will come out as good as factory. Rush it / cut corners / use cheap products and it will be rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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