[BAracer]

I like my wheels black.

In the past I have used some Humbrol acrylic paint brushed directly onto Slot.it aluminium hubs, but it doesn't stick well. What would be a better solution? 

Based on what I have in my Scratch Box, I could use some Halfords primer and then the Humbrol, or maybe a black sharpie...Would that make me a bad person?

[Mitch58]

I put old tires on my rims and use what ever spray paint that is handy after they dry I remove the old tire and it is ready for the new permanent tire. I've never had the paint peel off.

If you like the chrome "ring" look just rub the bare rim face down on a piece of sandpaper before mounting your tire.

[Gpa113]

Hi Mitch58,

Great idea, why haven't I thought of doing that, particularly the chrome ring effect 

Nice one, thanks,

Pip

[chrisguyw]

Hi Jeremy, A quick shot of primer , would be a good idea when using any paint formulated for plastic, when used on alu. wheels.......additionally, you may well find you get better results if you use a spray for your colour coat............"Sharpies"/Marker pens,.....well it depends on whether you want you wheels to look good or not 

Use some toothpicks or wooden skewers (as axles) when painting your wheels.

Cheers
Chris Walker

PS If you do like black wheels, Staffs' make a bunch of colours (incl. black)

Lots of the actual cars from the 50's/60's had completely painted wheels, not the polished rims more commonly seen with the later cars.

[merkit the grof]

Halfords make an "etch" primer which should give you a more resistant undercoat to whatever paint you put on top.
I use it frequently, but I am not totally convinced about it's etch properties, still, worth a try.



Joel

[BAracer]

Why I thought I might be able to 'get away with it without anyone noticing', is that it's black and it's protected behind the insert.

I am just finishing off a rally car white kit build. Here is the original...

   

Here is my interpretation, Slot.it hubs and inserts...

   

And here is the Staffs equivalent...

   

I really like the Slot.it BBS inserts, but I want to do them justice. And as noted by Mitch, due to the Humbrol paint's lack of adhesion, I have to live with the 'silver ring', hence my original query.