Best matching paint for chipped wheels

[kevgen]

2009 4.6 owner:

I am not sure if this belongs here or in detailing, but has anyone refinished their wheels themselves? With having to stay at home for most of the day, I figured it would be a great opportunity to fix the chipping paint (common problem I bet) by redoing all of the wheels. Anyone know what brand of wheel paint matches the OEM color well? Outside of the chipping, there are no significant gouges that would require filler. I figured I would remove as much grease and grime as possible, dry them off, sand them down with 80, then 320 or higher grit, thoroughly clean the surface again, and then apply a couple coats of whatever paint is best and finish it off with a couple coats of clear.

 

[carguy75]

2009 4.6 owner:

I am not sure if this belongs here or in detailing, but has anyone refinished their wheels themselves? With having to stay at home for most of the day, I figured it would be a great opportunity to fix the chipping paint (common problem I bet) by redoing all of the wheels. Anyone know what brand of wheel paint matches the OEM color well? Outside of the chipping, there are no significant gouges that would require filler. I figured I would remove as much grease and grime as possible, dry them off, sand them down with 80, then 320 or higher grit, thoroughly clean the surface again, and then apply a couple coats of whatever paint is best and finish it off with a couple coats of clear.

I will repair one wheel on my 2015 Genesis that has a chip from a deep pot hole with a hype silver wheel paint and some aluminum wheel filler to smooth out the nicks.

I will use one coat of clear to protect the finish. If the color is really off compared to the other wheels , then I will just paint them as well with the same color to match.