I want to paint my stock rims the obvious black. (too poor to powdercoat). I have been looking and cant find anyone who has done it to their stock b5 rims. Also am considering a lip just dont know what color. Any pics? And suggestions? btw my audi is black. also if anyone has done them in the past and had a good outcome. if you could please tell me the processed used? Thank you

 

i did mine black... i used some cleaning spray for removing dirt and grime off let that sit, wipe off with a towel and then use a brillo pad to touch up then sand down with ~600 grit and then move up to 2000 grit. then spray with air with a compressor and then spray, let it sit for 5-10 minutes, spray again and do at least 3 layers and then let that sit for 2-3 hours and then clear coat 2 layers. for the lip, you can tape off the entire rim besides the lip... you could do a bright red lip which was what i was going to but didnt want to spend that much time for winter rim. I dont have a pic on here but when i get home i can take a pic and post it then

 

yeah man soudns awesome and thank you. looking forward to your pic!

 

https://www.audiforums.com/forum/diy-do-yourself-55/diy-painting-s4-rims-stock-calipers-78203/

DIY section is awesome!

 

Sorry for the crappy quality but thats the best i could do for now.





Summer vs. Winter!!

 

yeah those most definately look good man. howd you do the center caps? pop the audi symbol out and then.. glue back in?

 

i got those center caps off ebay for like 10 bucks shipped.
with the rims, i just bought some spray paint from home depot... but i really wanna do a red lip one those i just dont have the patients to do it lol but ya just make sure you wait between color coats and then wait 2-3 hours before the clear coat so the color coat doesnt run Run=Ugly

 

I painted my winter's like that black and I regret it a lot. They look like black steel rims until you got up close and I was pretty embarrassed to drive with them on, honestly. lol I used them last winter and I plan to paint them silver for next winter for sure.

 

silver audi + silver rims FTW!

 

I dont prefer the black on black, need a little contrast to make the wheels pop, body color matched wheels usually look, not so fresh. I am stuck with my stock 16s until Im ready to buy some new rims, thinking S4 wheels.