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A 355nation (CCP) presented by
brewer15650
Project Name
How-To: Paint your rims using Duplicolor Wheel Paint
Project Description
Changing the color of your wheels using Duplicolor Wheel Paint
Skill Level
Easy
Project Vehicle
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Colorado LS ZQ8
Year: 2004
Engine: 5cly
Power windows: Yes
Sun Roof: No
Tool Needed
Duplicolor's Website
Duplicolor Wheel Paint
Duplicolor Prep Wipe's
Green Painters Scuff Pads
Duplicolor Prep Cloth
Cans of paint (3-4cans)
Blue Painters Tape (If tires are still mounted)
Project Time
2 1/2 hours prep time and 24 hrs dry time
Project Cost
$25.00



Step 1- Wash the rims really good to remove any tar or grease and then dry them.
Step 2- Use the green scuff pad and scuff everything including the center caps. Do not skimp out on scuffing the rims. This step is what helps bond the wheel paint to the rims so make sure you scuff everything you intend to paint.
Step 3- Wash the rims again and let them dry.
Step 4- Use the Duplicolor Prep Cloth and wipe down everything you intend to paint.
Step 5- While you’re waiting for the rims to dry from wiping them down with the prep cloth. Start Shaking the first can of Wheel Paint.
Step 6- After you shook up the first can you can spray a light dusting over all four rims and center caps. This coat does not have to be thick or cover the whole rim. You’re just trying to get some paint down and make sure your not going to have any fish eyes or blems.
Step 7- Wait 30-45 min then lay down the second coat.
Step 8- Repeat step 7 for the 3rd, 4th or 5th coats spraying the paint a little heavier on each coat. Your final coat should be a “wet coat”. A wet coat is where you apply the paint on as thick as you can with out causing any runs. Make sure you keep shaking the can while your spraying and also right before you start the every coat.
Step 9- Let the wheels dry for 24-48 hours before having the tires mounted back on.
***It would be better to paint your rims with the tires removed. But you can definitely do it with the tires still on you will just have to mask off the tires with painters tape so you don’t get any over spray on them. Do not try to paint your wheels while they are still on your truck unless you want over spray on everything.
Duplicolor makes a clear (Part# HWP103) that you can spray over top the wheel paint. It will most likely give you a gloss look if you use it. I chose not to use it so I could make any touch ups I wanted with out having to repaint the whole rim. ***
The community here at 355nation.net urges you to please use caution and seek professional assistance when performing modifications to your vehicle. Before attempting any modification it is advised that you refer to your Colorado or Canyon service manual or contact a certified mechanic as not all GMT355 trucks are the same. The staff and the associated members are in no way responsible for any damages, injuries or other harm inflicted to your vehicle or yourself which may result in attempting these modifications. The posts and content presented on this site reflect in no way the views of 355nation.net or it’s ownership.

A 355nation (CCP) presented by
brewer15650
Project Name
How-To: Paint your rims using Duplicolor Wheel Paint
Project Description
Changing the color of your wheels using Duplicolor Wheel Paint
Skill Level
Easy
Project Vehicle
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Colorado LS ZQ8
Year: 2004
Engine: 5cly
Power windows: Yes
Sun Roof: No
Tool Needed
Duplicolor's Website
Duplicolor Wheel Paint
Duplicolor Prep Wipe's
Green Painters Scuff Pads
Duplicolor Prep Cloth
Cans of paint (3-4cans)
Blue Painters Tape (If tires are still mounted)
Project Time
2 1/2 hours prep time and 24 hrs dry time
Project Cost
$25.00



Step 1- Wash the rims really good to remove any tar or grease and then dry them.
Step 2- Use the green scuff pad and scuff everything including the center caps. Do not skimp out on scuffing the rims. This step is what helps bond the wheel paint to the rims so make sure you scuff everything you intend to paint.
Step 3- Wash the rims again and let them dry.
Step 4- Use the Duplicolor Prep Cloth and wipe down everything you intend to paint.
Step 5- While you’re waiting for the rims to dry from wiping them down with the prep cloth. Start Shaking the first can of Wheel Paint.
Step 6- After you shook up the first can you can spray a light dusting over all four rims and center caps. This coat does not have to be thick or cover the whole rim. You’re just trying to get some paint down and make sure your not going to have any fish eyes or blems.
Step 7- Wait 30-45 min then lay down the second coat.
Step 8- Repeat step 7 for the 3rd, 4th or 5th coats spraying the paint a little heavier on each coat. Your final coat should be a “wet coat”. A wet coat is where you apply the paint on as thick as you can with out causing any runs. Make sure you keep shaking the can while your spraying and also right before you start the every coat.
Step 9- Let the wheels dry for 24-48 hours before having the tires mounted back on.
***It would be better to paint your rims with the tires removed. But you can definitely do it with the tires still on you will just have to mask off the tires with painters tape so you don’t get any over spray on them. Do not try to paint your wheels while they are still on your truck unless you want over spray on everything.
Duplicolor makes a clear (Part# HWP103) that you can spray over top the wheel paint. It will most likely give you a gloss look if you use it. I chose not to use it so I could make any touch ups I wanted with out having to repaint the whole rim. ***