anyone have experience painting rims? Ive got a set of 17s lying around..... thought about painting them black and replacing the stock rims. Thats if the tires can go on the rims we have.... want to paint the chrome grill too.....
Painting Rims
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OEM 17" alloy wheel, is 7” in wide.
https://www.nitroforumz.com/threads/quick-reference-guide.21221/
Issues may be run into if the Offset/Backspace is not correct.
https://www.nitroforumz.com/threads/quick-reference-guide.21221/
Issues may be run into if the Offset/Backspace is not correct.
great info on there.....im going to measure the rims when i get in tonight and post what i find out. hopefully they will work.....having them painted black along with a number of mods/upgrades im working on......new halo/led headlights.....halo/led fogs........running boards.....black rims/grill....Gobi Ladder.....already have all that ordered, and the Gobi ladder is ordered with a 8-12 week lead time........once all thats handled i am going to hopefully get the 3" skyjacker lift and JBA UCAs with it.....thats kinda expensive so im doing it last being i do have the 2" daystar allready lol
If im not mistaken ive got 5 1/2” back space.... with 30mm positive offset. Sound feasible?
Well i just realized im a dummy n took someones word that the rims were 17s.... they are 16s lol. So i wont b painting these but will be doing the rest..... and refiguring on the black rims....prob b awhile if i end up buying em........ the lifts coming before rims lol
will rims that are for the 07 SLT 2wd nitro fit on my 4wd? ive found a few options possibly in my price range but the website doesnt list any 4wd nitros.....has only 07 SLT 2wd.....07SXT 2wd.......etc etc.......figured they would but im unsure......as long as the specs match the factory rim specs or close to it they should work correct?
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I have done all of my Jeeps, my Nitro and my Caliber wheels with Matt Black Platikote spray paint with EXCELLENT results. As will most paint jobs, it's all about the prep work. Take your time, sand and clean the rims good and give them a good coat of primer and then hit them with a couple of coats of the paint. Works like a charm.
Turns out the rims were 16s but i am looking at buying some 17s.... i have new 17” tires so gada stay 17. I am going to paint my chrome grill though. I dont have that brand of paint but a similar one from lowes. N yes i do have primer as well n plenty sand paper
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