Hey guys,

I am painting the original Defender rims - I would be using the vehicle for overlanding so between mud and sand.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on whether UPOL Gravitex paint would be suitable for this use rather than a normal base coat/hardener and clear coat.

thanks for your suggestions.

Simone

ok given the absence of replies I think it was a dumb idea - fair enough - i wanted something to protect it from stones and gravel that I'd find as I overland....


So if I go with the standard approach am I correct in assuming the following to paint them:


1- epoxy primer

2- base coat

3- after first coat is dry - give it another coat

4- once the two layers of base coat is dry put the clear coat


Will this make the color on the rims strong enough against chips?


I'd love to hear if you have any suggestions on how to strenghten that paint


Cheers,


Simone

I painted my wheels with red oxide primer and machine enamel. Is still looking good two years on. They get off roaded and have done trips to morocco and the Italian mountains, with no stone chips, much cheaper, easier and quicker than what you are suggesting