Great video! Thank you for the clear instructions, keeping the camera still, and keeping the narrative focused on the project. To hear you say "OK, I underestimated how difficult this could be" almost made me cry. It's my most common statement.
Great technique and step by step instructions. I did refinishing work on acrylics and fiberglass and other hard surfaces for 17 years. I learned something new from your video about using various coatings for this type of job. One tip for you is that a heat gun can be used to heat up a spray can of coating. Heat and shake, heat and shake, when the can is warm to the hand all the way around it will provide a faster cure period for the coating. Works well in a cold environment, especially when heat lamps are not available. Using the heat gun from a distance directed at the repair will also increase the cure time for applying additional coats. Subscribed to your channel, getting ready to do the center hubs on my 2000 Tacoma. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks for this excellent *primer* on how to paint plastic wheel parts! You made everything very *clear.* You didn't skip steps or *gloss* over anything.
Again. Another demonstration of high-quality work on a dollar menu budget. Super job. I'm learning so much from your techniques. Thank you for sharing!
You've saved yourself a ton of money. Prep and primer/sealer is key. GREAT WORK! Immersing the spray cans in scalding hot water increases can air pressure slightly and helps the metallic paint flow out even better. Careful with runs. Slightly dampen a rag in wax/grease remover to pull out any black paint fron where you don't want it. Cover with a big box generally reduces dust that lands on wet surfaces.
Just found your channel on the clear coat Acura videos. I really like how you show the good and bad of what is happening. Your narration style reminds me of Project Farm which is pretty good! Subscribed!
Great channel with great tips. The bloopers really help. I found that Rustoleum Ultra High Heat silver paint is a really good match for the Toyota silver on the caps. Did the job on my ‘02 4Runner 3 years ago with some Duplicolor gloss clear over the top and they’ve held up great. I don’t have the steady hand to paint the logo though. I tried Sharpie as an afterthought but it only lasted about a week.
This is a great video on this thanks for sharing, what I’m having trouble finding is chrome spray paint for plastic center caps that doesn’t say chrome metallic any suggestions for a can to use that is Chrome enamel
I did some testing of highly reflective paints in the wheel restoration video and never found one that worked when clear coated. However I found that VHT Platinum was the most reflective @ 31:15 ua-cam.com/video/O-0xLNtpsYo/v-deo.html
I love using grease and wax remover too before I paint something. Rubbing alcohol is good in some situations but if you can use grease and wax, it will never give you a fish eye and it’s evaporates really well.
Nicely done. Definitely a good call on painting the outer ring black too. Only wish you could have found a fifth for the spare. These center caps really finish the wheels off nicely. Edit: SUB'd
do a test with Zinnzer Cover Stain (without Sanding) then do the complete process and give us your review - curious of your opinion on something like these caps with that product
If you clear with K2 Clear before details and allow to cure, you can do the details and wipe off any mistakes with acetone easily and then reclear to cover the details.
THANK YOU!! I followed your instructions exactly and got excellent results on my center caps. I went with Black caliper paint and DupliColor Matte Clear Wheel Paint. Great idea to use caliper paint! I love the way it looks and it makes perfect sense to use on wheel caps for the extra durability and chip resistant features. Would it make sense to follow the same approach on the grill and trim as well? I know they sell trim paint that has flex to it but I liked the way this combo looks so much that I'd to extend to more of the plastic on the 4Runner unless there are risks. Also I noticed that you went straight to primer sealer after the adhesion promoter. Is Primer sealer = Primer + Sealer or is there a primer step that I missed? Lastly I tried this approach on my emblem using Dupli-Color MC200 Red Metal Cast Anodized Color + DupliColor Gloss Clear Wheel Paint but I just couldn't get it to shine. I was ok that my paint job didn't have the same bright red chrome look as the spray can cap but I was really surprised at the dull finish. Looks like a Satin finish at best and no where near the high gloss finish that I was expecting from a gloss clear coat made for wheels. Do you have any advice on what I could try different?
Their trim paint is very forgiving when applying, but I think the caliper paint would be more durable in the long run. Primer sealer is meant to be used over regular primer, because often with body work there can be multiple colors of primer. Primer sealer goes over top to make it uniform before applying color. Sometimes splotchy primers can show through on lighter colors. I have used the Metalcast in the past but never clear coated over it. Was the final coat of clear a wet coat? If it came out with a matte finish instead of gloss, I would try using a rag and cutting compound with your finger and see if you can polish it up.
@@6thGearGarage Yes, my final coat of clear was a wet coat and it still came out looking matte. I followed your advice and buffed it out and and reapplied another clear wet coat and it looks great! It started to shine after buffing alone but I hit it with clear coat for good measure. Thank you!!
you did a great job on those wheels..next time steady your hand when painting the grooves..lay your palm on something and hold brush like a pencil..Thanks for the lesson
hi Centre caps on as thats how the wheels/vehicle came from factory . With out caps just cheapens the look ie unfinished . As u have discovered many times good condition centre caps can cost as much as the wheels especially when they are rare . Good job What I have discovered is spay can gloss does not last as long as using spraygun and 2k paints clears etc . Yes the only way to do wheels is beadblast / chemical dip first .
Looks amazing, but i like the gold color better, i guess painting gold with brush is less forgiving than black. But you should try to use small amount of self leveling tinted epoxy with a syringe 💉 Anyway nice job as usual.
These are just small center caps- they didn't use much paint. I painted the wheels in a separate video ua-cam.com/video/O-0xLNtpsYo/v-deo.html For the 5 wheels, I probably used about 2.5 cans of the Self Etch primer, 1-2 of the filler, 1 of the sealer, 2 of the DC Silver, 2 of the VHT Silver, and 5-6 cans of clear total.
Good video! I suggest wearing rubber gloves once you get to the cleaning stage. The oils from your hands can cause the paint to lift or have fish eyes. It could still show up several months from now. They look really good though.
There are links in the description to the items on Amazon. With inflation, I'm sure the materials will cost more than they did for me just a couple years ago.
DISH SOAP FOR THE DETAILING Painting the tops of the caps with the black paint first, and then after it has dried going over the detailing with some neat Dish Soap is another method of completing the detailing. A couple of coats of the Dish Soap, (up to you how many), and letting each coat dry thoroughly. Then spray on the coats of silver. When you are satisfied that you have enough coats of silver on, leave the caps to dry overnight. The longer the better. Then allow the caps to soak in some luke-warrn water and the Dish Soap will float free leaving the black detailing in place. Because all the top of the cap was first sprayed black, the detailing 'troughs' will be fully covered at the bottom and on their sides Once dry apply as many protective clear coats that you wish. Job Done..... James Hennighan Yorkshire, England
way too many products for a simple job, probably used 5 or 6 different cans at $15 per can to just spray center caps silver .....not enough bang for the buck, clean them and use silver spray paint
You can just use the silver and skip the adhesion promoter and primer sealer, and even the clear coat, but all those help the longevity of the paint job. I'd rather do it one time and be done.
Keep the center caps on! Big improvement.
Great video! Thank you for the clear instructions, keeping the camera still, and keeping the narrative focused on the project. To hear you say "OK, I underestimated how difficult this could be" almost made me cry. It's my most common statement.
Thanks! I'm watching before I attempt to restore some Enkei center caps and wheels on my 2000 Toyota Tacoma.
Good luck!
Great video. I'll be using your idea to raise caps off the workbench using spray cans.
Great narration and edits.
Thanks and God bless you
Yes to center hub caps. Looks awesome
Great technique and step by step instructions. I did refinishing work on acrylics and fiberglass and other hard surfaces for 17 years. I learned something new from your video about using various coatings for this type of job. One tip for you is that a heat gun can be used to heat up a spray can of coating. Heat and shake, heat and shake, when the can is warm to the hand all the way around it will provide a faster cure period for the coating. Works well in a cold environment, especially when heat lamps are not available. Using the heat gun from a distance directed at the repair will also increase the cure time for applying additional coats. Subscribed to your channel, getting ready to do the center hubs on my 2000 Tacoma. Thanks for the great video!
Great tip on the heat gun! I've also let cans sit in a bucket of hot water to heat them up.
Thanks for this excellent *primer* on how to paint plastic wheel parts! You made everything very *clear.* You didn't skip steps or *gloss* over anything.
Again. Another demonstration of high-quality work on a dollar menu budget. Super job. I'm learning so much from your techniques. Thank you for sharing!
Well now this is just getting far too topical, who'd have thought people would still be making videos about my 28 year old SUV
Thanks man!
Thanks! Expect more videos in the future... our old SUV's will be around for decades to come!
You've saved yourself a ton of money. Prep and primer/sealer is key. GREAT WORK!
Immersing the spray cans in scalding hot water increases can air pressure slightly and helps the metallic paint flow out even better. Careful with runs. Slightly dampen a rag in wax/grease remover to pull out any black paint fron where you don't want it. Cover with a big box generally reduces dust that lands on wet surfaces.
Excellent tips, thank you!
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I like it with the center caps.....
Just found your channel on the clear coat Acura videos. I really like how you show the good and bad of what is happening. Your narration style reminds me of Project Farm which is pretty good! Subscribed!
Thanks! Project farm is a great channel, I watch a lot of his vids.
Great channel with great tips. The bloopers really help.
I found that Rustoleum Ultra High Heat silver paint is a really good match for the Toyota silver on the caps.
Did the job on my ‘02 4Runner 3 years ago with some Duplicolor gloss clear over the top and they’ve held up great. I don’t have the steady hand to paint the logo though. I tried Sharpie as an afterthought but it only lasted about a week.
Someone had a good idea about using black paint in a syringe to slowly drip in to the recessed areas and let the paint flow into place.
Best wishes to the youtuber, and similar product in DewFlew
And here's that video! Thanks. You've taught me lots about paint and paint prep.
This is 👌 awesome dude..both are nice but with the caps looks finished 🤟great job !
Thanks a ton!
Nice Job keep center caps on! Ty
Fantastic! Makes me to do everything now after getting a place! Excellent video, thanks.👏🏾
Loving these prep and paint videos. Excellent work
Centre caps a must but without black would look better but awesome job
God job. Well Done. 💯
Thank you 🙌
This is a great video on this thanks for sharing, what I’m having trouble finding is chrome spray paint for plastic center caps that doesn’t say chrome metallic any suggestions for a can to use that is Chrome enamel
I did some testing of highly reflective paints in the wheel restoration video and never found one that worked when clear coated. However I found that VHT Platinum was the most reflective @ 31:15 ua-cam.com/video/O-0xLNtpsYo/v-deo.html
Another fantastic job. Very nice. looks great.
Thank you so much 😀
This weekend! Great video
I love using grease and wax remover too before I paint something. Rubbing alcohol is good in some situations but if you can use grease and wax, it will never give you a fish eye and it’s evaporates really well.
Yeah I used to use rubbing alcohol back in the day, but the wax & grease remover is a little stronger and does a better job.
They looks great good job.👍
looks good buddy. great job.
your 80 looks amazing,definately keep caps on..i sold mine years ago and always regretted it
Great video!
Very good video, well explained , low music and a great finish. 👍
i really like your videos... well done. easy to understand and i learn from your mistakes... thank you.
Another well done video. Excellent voice over. Excellent music. Excellent video work. Very well done.
Thank you very much!
How about ceramic coating instead of carnuba wax,? Your thoughts?
Ceramic coating is an excellent choice!
What original paint on turbine rims. On 75 ford truck 4x4
Excellent job!!👏👏🙌🙌
They came out great! You do need a steady hand for those details tho, which I don’t have…lol
Another great refinishing video. Thanks
Looks better without center caps
Definitely looks tougher!
Great Job
Nicely done. Definitely a good call on painting the outer ring black too. Only wish you could have found a fifth for the spare.
These center caps really finish the wheels off nicely.
Edit: SUB'd
I actually just found a 5th cap on ebay a few weeks ago, also in rough shape!
Good stuff, but I would choose no caps 🙂
Awesome work Dude!
do a test with Zinnzer Cover Stain (without Sanding) then do the complete process and give us your review - curious of your opinion on something like these caps with that product
I looked into it and I'm not sure that would be the best product for automotive use.
0:39 Whatever the opposite of ASMR is called, this is it, lol.
lol, watching this again I notice it 100% now!
If you clear with K2 Clear before details and allow to cure, you can do the details and wipe off any mistakes with acetone easily and then reclear to cover the details.
That's a really good idea... thanks!!
Another great how to video! Can’t wait for more on this 80’s series!
Great works looks amazing
Yes to center caps
THANK YOU!! I followed your instructions exactly and got excellent results on my center caps. I went with Black caliper paint and DupliColor Matte Clear Wheel Paint. Great idea to use caliper paint! I love the way it looks and it makes perfect sense to use on wheel caps for the extra durability and chip resistant features. Would it make sense to follow the same approach on the grill and trim as well? I know they sell trim paint that has flex to it but I liked the way this combo looks so much that I'd to extend to more of the plastic on the 4Runner unless there are risks. Also I noticed that you went straight to primer sealer after the adhesion promoter. Is Primer sealer = Primer + Sealer or is there a primer step that I missed? Lastly I tried this approach on my emblem using Dupli-Color MC200 Red Metal Cast Anodized Color + DupliColor Gloss Clear Wheel Paint but I just couldn't get it to shine. I was ok that my paint job didn't have the same bright red chrome look as the spray can cap but I was really surprised at the dull finish. Looks like a Satin finish at best and no where near the high gloss finish that I was expecting from a gloss clear coat made for wheels. Do you have any advice on what I could try different?
Their trim paint is very forgiving when applying, but I think the caliper paint would be more durable in the long run. Primer sealer is meant to be used over regular primer, because often with body work there can be multiple colors of primer. Primer sealer goes over top to make it uniform before applying color. Sometimes splotchy primers can show through on lighter colors. I have used the Metalcast in the past but never clear coated over it. Was the final coat of clear a wet coat? If it came out with a matte finish instead of gloss, I would try using a rag and cutting compound with your finger and see if you can polish it up.
@@6thGearGarage Yes, my final coat of clear was a wet coat and it still came out looking matte. I followed your advice and buffed it out and and reapplied another clear wet coat and it looks great! It started to shine after buffing alone but I hit it with clear coat for good measure. Thank you!!
Yes to the caps
NICE JOB!!
What is that part called? The center cap? Will it work on any steel rims?
These caps will only fit on the 16x8 alloy wheels
you did a great job on those wheels..next time steady your hand when painting the grooves..lay your palm on something and hold brush like a pencil..Thanks for the lesson
Great idea!
similar product in DewFlew
Can you tell us how much the cost of each spray paint can is to budget the complete project?
Thank you
Thee are some amazon links in the description, but you may be able to find them cheaper at local parts stores if you shop around.
hi
Centre caps on as thats how the wheels/vehicle came from factory . With out caps just cheapens the look ie unfinished .
As u have discovered many times good condition centre caps can cost as much as the wheels especially when they are rare .
Good job
What I have discovered is spay can gloss does not last as long as using spraygun and 2k paints clears etc .
Yes the only way to do wheels is beadblast / chemical dip first .
Why not use some duplicolor spray paint? You know, the same stuff you used to paint my hood!
blue might look decent!
What's the color you using?
It is VHT Silver Caliper Paint
@@6thGearGarage thanks
Looks amazing, but i like the gold color better, i guess painting gold with brush is less forgiving than black.
But you should try to use small amount of self leveling tinted epoxy with a syringe 💉
Anyway nice job as usual.
That's a great idea!
So you had to take the spray nozzle off of every can and replace it with the larger nozzle? No way I can did 3 coats and the backs of all 5 rims.
These are just small center caps- they didn't use much paint. I painted the wheels in a separate video ua-cam.com/video/O-0xLNtpsYo/v-deo.html For the 5 wheels, I probably used about 2.5 cans of the Self Etch primer, 1-2 of the filler, 1 of the sealer, 2 of the DC Silver, 2 of the VHT Silver, and 5-6 cans of clear total.
Good video! I suggest wearing rubber gloves once you get to the cleaning stage. The oils from your hands can cause the paint to lift or have fish eyes. It could still show up several months from now. They look really good though.
Very good point, thanks!
Thanks for the tips, now I need to find caps for my sr5 wheels 😩
I suggest ebay, I just purchased a 5th center cap for my spare, only $20 shipped.
@@6thGearGarage thanks man! Bigger thanks for always responding!
Just replace it directly. Nowadays, this car hub center cap is not expensive. There are plastic and metal ones. You can take a look.
The aftermarket ones are inexpensive, but I have read that they tend to fall off while driving. The OEM ones fit tighter.
You can google to dewflew and have a look,@@6thGearGarage
Cost for materials please!
There are links in the description to the items on Amazon. With inflation, I'm sure the materials will cost more than they did for me just a couple years ago.
DISH SOAP FOR THE DETAILING
Painting the tops of the caps with the black paint first, and then after it has dried going over the detailing with some neat Dish Soap is another method of completing the detailing.
A couple of coats of the Dish Soap, (up to you how many), and letting each coat dry thoroughly. Then spray on the coats of silver.
When you are satisfied that you have enough coats of silver on, leave the caps to dry overnight. The longer the better.
Then allow the caps to soak in some luke-warrn water and the Dish Soap will float free leaving the black detailing in place.
Because all the top of the cap was first sprayed black, the detailing 'troughs' will be fully covered at the bottom and on their sides
Once dry apply as many protective clear coats that you wish.
Job Done.....
James Hennighan
Yorkshire, England
Genius... thanks for the idea!!
That's actually a Oldsmobile
Center caps
9:07
centercaps
Or you do like me & leave it untill all thr paint wears off completely, lol
Haha, I just bought one like that from ebay for my spare wheel
way too many products for a simple job, probably used 5 or 6 different cans at $15 per can to just spray center caps silver .....not enough bang for the buck, clean them and use silver spray paint
You can just use the silver and skip the adhesion promoter and primer sealer, and even the clear coat, but all those help the longevity of the paint job. I'd rather do it one time and be done.
Looks terrible
I made this video 100% better by muting it.