Painting the SXPrestige wheels

[Bluefire]

Having just bought a 2023 SXPrestige (and not the xPro or X line that I really wanted, but the dealer was marking up those versions well over MSRP), I experimented with painting the bare metal parts of the stock black wheels. I simply brush hand painted, free form (no masking), using flat black oil based enamel paint (it’s what I had around the house). Still need to do a second coat, and I need to clean up some over-brush areas, (paint still wet in photo) but it didn’t turn out too bad. Yes, it’s a bit hillbilly, I suppose. Could have Plastidipped them, but I was too lazy (and cheap) to do the masking and all. I like the contrast between the glossy wheel and my flat black painted areas. Also did the front Kia emblem the same. It’s not Xline/XPro, but half a loaf is better than none.

 

[PittPa]

So you painted a smooth metal surface that gets a lot of wear with paint and no prep? I suppose if you want to get a temporary idea (and that's what you will get) it's a way. Just don't expect anything long lasting once the paint hardens. I wouldn't waste any more time on a second coat either. Plast dip work because it retains that flexibility and grip. Once the paint hardens, it chip city. But yes, you haven't spent anything also

 

[Bluefire]

Exactly. I don’t expect anything permanent out of it. And it’s easy to remove with enamel thinner if it starts to look bad. Idle hands, and all.

 

[PellyTelly]

Also it’s next to, you know, brakes. I use my brakes all the time - to stop my vehicle. My concern would be this flakes off and gets in the brakes. Just overall feel like wheels are important enough you should reconsider messing with them in this way.

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[Bluefire]

Also it’s next to, you know, brakes. I use my brakes all the time - to stop my vehicle. My concern would be this flakes off and gets in the brakes. Just overall feel like wheels are important enough you should reconsider messing with them in this way.

That is of no concern. Any flaking paint, even if it somehow migrated inwards towards your brake disk, would not affect your braking. Your brakes get wet in the rain, and they still work. Geometry and physics. Non issue.

 

[Maxton]

good from far, far from good.