What kind of paint for steel wheels?

[benjj]

The title says it all really. I've just picked up a spare set of rims for racing use and need to paint them (already stotblasted and primed.)

What kind of paint would be advisable? I don't mean the colour but the actual type of paint...

I'll be doing it myself with no experience or special equipment - just a paintbrush in the garage...

Cheers,

Ben

[pacman1]

Hammerite?

[benjj]

I did think about that but wondered if the 'hammered' finish would fvck around with the tyre sealing properly to the rim...

[pacman1]

They do smooth too.

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&amp...

[benjj]

Oooh, thanks, that looks like the stuff to use. Ta.

[pacman1]

Looks quite pricey, you may be able to get it cheaper elsewhere.

If you aren't fussed on colour, B & Q often have some in thier end of line bargain bin.

Do we get picks when painted? Salmon pink might grow on you!

[benjj]

Colour is all but decided. Black or a very dark battleship grey. Probably black though.

Cheers, will have a walk to B&Q at lunch.

[jamieandthemagic]

I had my steelies powdercoated by Maldon powder coaters in a flat grey - circa £40 per wheel (including blasting)