Painting magnesium wheels?

[Howie]

They sure are pretty.

[pitbull]

Could they be chromate with a clear coat over them or is that a gold colour option? Hard to tell on screen rather than in true life.

Nice and light. Always wanted but never considered light wheels for my Monster unless it was a great deal like these.

They honestly look painted to me. They look less shiny in person than in pictures.

[ducpainter]

Painted.

[pitbull]

Painted.

So, a very light sanding and then paint?

[ducpainter]

So, a very light sanding and then paint?

Whatever you do don't sand through. It's easy on edges. If you sand through the magnesium will need to be treated or it will corrode under the paint.

[pitbull]

Thanks very much. I will be very careful not to sand too much.

[Speeddog]

I used Scotchbrite when I painted my mag Marchesinis.

[pitbull]

I used Scotchbrite when I painted my mag Marchesinis.

sounds like a good idea, that's what I will do.

A buddy is trying to sell me on plasti-dip.

Anyone have any experience with it?