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Directions on painting the XL steel wheels:

You want to pressure wash the rims first to get any debris off then sand it with 600-800 grit sandpaper and the factory silver color comes off very easy.

Then pressure wash again and wipe clean.

Let it dry then place index cards in-between the rim and tire to protect the tires from over spray.

Then just use a rim specific spray paint and put 3-4 coats of paint on.

2022 Ford Maverick painted black steelies steel wheels on BFGoodrich KO2 245:65:17.jpg


2022 Ford Maverick painted black steelies steel wheels on BFGoodrich KO2 245:65:17 3.jpg


2022 Ford Maverick painted black steelies steel wheels on BFGoodrich KO2 245:65:17 2.jpg


2022 Ford Maverick painted black steelies steel wheels on BFGoodrich KO2 245:65:17 1.jpg
This looks absolutely amazing! thanks for sharing. I'm thinking about doing this to my Maverick. How is the paint hold up on it? does it chip easy or is it still like new?
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Do you have any picture of it without the middle/center hub cab
No I sure don't but I imagine it looks like the picture of the one at the top of this page.
 

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Directions on painting the XL steel wheels:

You want to pressure wash the rims first to get any debris off then sand it with 600-800 grit sandpaper and the factory silver color comes off very easy.

Then pressure wash again and wipe clean.

Let it dry then place index cards in-between the rim and tire to protect the tires from over spray.

Then just use a rim specific spray paint and put 3-4 coats of paint on.

2022 Ford Maverick painted black steelies steel wheels on BFGoodrich KO2 245:65:17.jpg


2022 Ford Maverick painted black steelies steel wheels on BFGoodrich KO2 245:65:17 3.jpg


2022 Ford Maverick painted black steelies steel wheels on BFGoodrich KO2 245:65:17 2.jpg


2022 Ford Maverick painted black steelies steel wheels on BFGoodrich KO2 245:65:17 1.jpg
Do you recall what brand paint and color you used?
 

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I would like to do this and add beauty rings. Seeing the wheel weights on the outside of the wheel makes beauty rings a no go.

Also, painting the weights then getting wheels balanced likely will require a touch up I'm thinking.
 

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I know it has been a while, but how has the paint been holding up? I want to do this to mine when I get it, but my wife is worried it will start looking bad.
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