VHT Wheel Paint

[rizoss16]

I am painting my wheels gloss black, couldn't get a response on other forums. Im trying to figure out if I need to use primer with the paint. Its very expensive. I ordered 4 cans off summit for $50 shipped. I am thinking that it will just stick to the wheels fine after a little bit of sanding with some 400 grit sand paper. Right? Or wrong?
Does the VHT wheel paint need to have the wheels primered first? or just paint on the wheel?
Does it need a clear coat after?
Does the clear coat / primer (if needed) need to be special VHT sutff too?
What kind of tape sticks to the tire? to tape off

 

[Mark_88]

The VHT stands for Very High Temp IIRC and unless you use a VHT primer it won't do you any good to paint over it...it's usually better to prime anything you paint, but some paints do not require primer (like that rust stuff)...

I would read the instructions on the side of the can to be sure...and if it specifies what primer to use then by all means try to use the recommended stuff...

 

[rizoss16]

I found this:
http://vhtpaint.com/wheelpaint.html
and it says:
VHT provides a multi-high performance coating system for the ultimate in protection and quality. The system includes primer, paint and clear coat.

So, I dont know if that means that the primer and gloss is included in the paint or if it means to use their line of products including primer and gloss. Check out the link and let me know what you think

 

['95 ranger]

i think you have to buy the primer and paint separately

 

[Mark_88]

i think you have to buy the primer and paint separately

Yeah, it lists three different products and part numbers so you would need to use their products...but at least you know what to expect now...

I used a wire wheel on mine and then primed them with regular primer, but I think I will get some of the VHT and redo them because the wheels can get really hot from braking...even though the paint held up pretty good for almost a year, I'd imagine a slightly better coating and sealing will last even longer...and look better...

Thanks for the link, btw...

 

[Sunk]

If you get primer and/or clear coat (especially clear), use the same brand of paint. Different paints sometimes don't react well together, and I've had some crinkle when doing stripes/layers.

 

[Yvan]

If your wheels are alredy painted, without rust, and paint chipping, you just need to clean and sand it. But if there's rust or spots without paint, you need primer.

For the clear coat, it will be written on the can, but if the paint is alredy gloss, for shure you don't need clear.

 

[rizoss16]

If your wheels are alredy painted, without rust, and paint chipping, you just need to clean and sand it. But if there's rust or spots without paint, you need primer.

For the clear coat, it will be written on the can, but if the paint is alredy gloss, for shure you don't need clear.

Here's my truck, my wheels look fine and don't have rust so I don;t need primer then?
What grit of sand paper should I use?