I need help with painting rims?

Question

I bought a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 sel, with 17" aluminum rims. Is there any sort of chrome paint I can use to make the rims look chrome? I would rather do that than buy 150$ rims.

Answer 1

KRYLON Chrome Spray Paint

The most important step to surface preparation is to be sure that the surface is clean, dull and dry. Ordinary household detergent or mineral spirits usually do the job.

There should not be any flakes of paint or rust on your surface before priming or painting. Be sure to remove any loose paint or rust with a wire brush, sandpaper or steel wool.

Your surface should also appear dull or matte. Lightly sand glossy surfaces with fine grain sandpaper and wipe clean with a tack cloth.

Remove loose rust with a wire brush, sandpaper or chemical rust remover. Remove oil with a degreaser or denatured alcohol especially on new metal. Prime surface to protect against rust and corrosion. Lightly sand glossy surface if previously painted and remove dust with a tack cloth. Outdoor metal should always be primed before painting for greatest durability.

Answer 2

get them powder coated !