repainting waffle wheels

[cemnt guy]

wanna paint my mid 90s gt wheels a little darker. should i have them blasted some way or just primer and repaint? ant one ever done this. there is no clearcoat on them now but will have when done. thank you

[92306gt]

wanna paint my mid 90s gt wheels a little darker. should i have them blasted some way or just primer and repaint? ant one ever done this. there is no clearcoat on them now but will have when done. thank you

really depends..the right way may be to blast them but they will be fine just scuffing them as long as the there is no pitting or signs of peeling. i have done this alot and have had no issues

[PaxtonShelby]

I thought the '94-'95 base GT wheels were "waffle" wheels, and that the '87-'90 GT wheels were called "turbine" wheels?

[cemnt guy]

. these are 5 spoke 5 lugs must be the gt wheels u speek of. i have them on a fox and just wanna lose the silver and go just a tad darker

[PaxtonShelby]

I'm sorry - you did say "mid 90's" GT wheels... I read too quickly and thought you were talking about '90 GT wheels. My bad.

[CollinsPC]

If you are painting them and the original finish is not flaking or peeling you would be able to get by with a good scuffing with 120 grit, primer and paint. Unless the substrate is bad then you should probably blast for a good clean base to begin.

If you want to coat them then they should be blasted.

[92306gt]

If you are painting them and the original finish is not flaking or peeling you would be able to get by with a good scuffing with 120 grit, primer and paint. Unless the substrate is bad then you should probably blast for a good clean base to begin.

If you want to coat them then they should be blasted.

120 grit

[CollinsPC]

120 grit

fat fingered it, meant 220 grit

[92306gt]

fat fingered it, meant 220 grit

much better...i personally use 320 to scuff them, then primer, sand primer with 600 and then paint/clear

[cemnt guy]

much better...i personally use 320 to scuff them, then primer, sand primer with 600 and then paint/clear

sounds good thank you

[92306gt]

sounds good thank you

no problem..just take your time and im sure they will turn out great

[CollinsPC]

much better...i personally use 320 to scuff them, then primer, sand primer with 600 and then paint/clear

To much work, easier to sandblast and powder coat ;). I am a little biased thuogh!

[92306gt]

To much work, easier to sandblast and powder coat ;). I am a little biased thuogh!

Ah its not that bad. I also do bumper repairs for dealerships and i use the same method. Great results are a little work and time but pay off

[Erics89GT]

collinPC, what would you charge to powdercoat them waffles wheels, im thinkin a charcoal grey or gunmetal grey maybe....something with flake in it but not black or just straight grey

[CollinsPC]

collinPC, what would you charge to powdercoat them waffles wheels, im thinkin a charcoal grey or gunmetal grey maybe....something with flake in it but not black or just straight grey

Rough quote would be in the neighborhood of 75 per wheel single stage and 110.00 per if it needs a clear coat. Most Grey colors have a metalic base and require a clear. I have a clear with a flake in it that I could use on any grey you wanted. There are some fantastic greys available right now from light to almost Black but still grey.

[cemnt guy]

hit it with 280 sandpaper, primer then sanded primer with 600 then 3 coats lite gray mettalic and a coat of clear. turned out perfect. thanks again

[CollinsPC]

hit it with 280 sandpaper, primer then sanded primer with 600 then 3 coats lite gray mettalic and a coat of clear. turned out perfect. thanks again

Nice!!!

Now where are the pics?