imported_JDM_Outlaw

I just finished painting my rims gunmetal,

I used the usual steps of cleaning and prepin the rims..

and then used gunmetal paint from a spray can onto the rims...

but I figure I need some clearcoat on it...

so my question is would it be better to let a bodyshop apply the clear or shoud I do it myself?

cibs

seeing as u did the rims yourself why not clear coat them yourself?

IMO it'd be a waste to pay a body shop to do that, it'll chip eventually regardless of who applies the clear

if you were going to powdercoat i'd say have them do everything but if you DIY'ed the paint job DIY the clear too

imported_kIeRaN

yeah, its not hard, u can get clear in the spray cans too.

scarlemthug

clear in the spray cans doesnt apply the same as bodyshops do, i would take them to a shop and have em cleared properly. Shouldnt cost too much at all and the finish will be way nicer.

imported_Promoking

Just use the Duplicolor clear for rims. I've got the gunmetal and then the clear on mine. Stuff works pretty good. Just don't take a powerwashed directly to it at close range. I've heard it can chip from that

The G2 Racer

Clear in a can works ok but if you have a compressor, go to princess auto and get a paint gun and some clear.
Clear coat them yourself.

I'm trying to get away for painting ish with cans now.