does anyone know how to paint the original rims black? what steps do i have to take to do it right?

 

get some aircraft stripper and a plasic putty knife, take the wheels off, mask off everything you dont want to get stripper on (that shit eats plastic and prob rubber aswell so take care not to get any on your covers or tires). spray the stipper on and let sit ab a minute, take the plastic putty knife and scrape the old finish off (it will come off easily). then wash the wheels down with water to clean off the stripper. then layer LIGHT coats of color (ab 5-6) followed by LIGHT coats of clear (ab 3-5). then paint the caps and ur done. hope this helps it worked well w my DSM check my pics out in my profile.

 

Your poor OEM rims

 

thanks dude ill try it

 

hey i like the way they came out...ties the black roof in nicely IMO

 

Naw mang, i'm just being partial. I love my OEM rims, they are probably the last thing I would want to change about my car. I have the 98 split 5 spokes. Not saying that yours aren't dope or someone shouldn't do what ever makes them happy with their own baby.

 

mmmmm strippers