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I am looking for suggestions on refinishing my Super 8 wheels.

I have looked into powder coating but at $70 per wheel I think I can spend my $420 more wisely on other parts of the car.

I am thinking of sanding the complete wheel, then etching/priming, sanding primer coat and then two black wheel finish coats.

New tires just arrived today, so I will put them on in about 1 week after the wheels are completed and cured.

Thanks for the help.

Hi Gar,

On your wheels... I agree with you that powder coating is an expensive option. I DO think however, that a lot would be gained by getting your rims sandblasted. Carefully applied rattle can paint can look pretty darn good when it is properly sprayed, but there is no metal surface on this planet that takes paint better than fresh sandblasted steel. I'd get them sandblasted, get at least one (preferably two) coats of a good primer on them, with a light sand in between coats and then go for your enamel colour. By the time you install trim rings and hubcaps, no-one will know they didn't come straight from the powder- coater!! LOL Chris