Steel Wheel Touch Up - Rattle Can?

[GN4HIR]

I've got some scratches on my steel wheels, nothing too serious but I'd like to touch them up before there is rust. Anyone done this and have a recommendation on paint? Left on my own, I would just grab a can of Krylon Satin Black and start spraying. I mean.. after washing the wheels and degrease them, etc..

 

[landmannnn]

I've got some scratches on my steel wheels, nothing too serious but I'd like to touch them up before there is rust. Anyone done this and have a recommendation on paint? Left on my own, I would just grab a can of Krylon Satin Black and start spraying. I mean.. after washing the wheels and degrease them, etc..

I would do the same. Worth finishing off with a can of 2k lacquer (mask needed!) as it is much more scratch resistant.

 

[DenisM]

I've got some scratches on my steel wheels, nothing too serious but I'd like to touch them up before there is rust. Anyone done this and have a recommendation on paint? Left on my own, I would just grab a can of Krylon Satin Black and start spraying. I mean.. after washing the wheels and degrease them, etc..

I can't remember if the Grenadier steel wheels are painted or powder coated. If they're powder coated the following has some hints on how to go about touching up with paint :

Painting Over Powder Coat and What You Need to Know

Although powder coating produces a durable finish, it’s still can be scratched, dinged, or flawed. Scratches and other openings are vulnerable to oxidation. This oxidation …

www.h2ouse.org

(I have used the ideas in the article to good effect, to repair a powder coated trailer)

 

[Manzino]

I'm interested in the results here, my steelies are showing some rust already.