I have the Grey Rims found on the 2000 model. I perfer the new Black Rims found on the 2001 models.

I would like to paint my rims black. What type or brand, etc paint should I use??

Thanks!

 

My choice would be Rustoleum Industrial Spray paint. Be sure to remove all of the old paint first. Next, apply Rustoleum Primer and while it is "still wet", apply the Rustoleum Black.
Trust me!
I use it at work when rebuilding machinery.
Just DO NOT get in a hurry!! The paint requires a full 24 to 36hrs. to completely dry and harden.
Happy painting...

Ron

 

Trailblzer:
Been there done that! I love the look of the black rims, and did just that. I had some left over black rustoleum industrial paint from my trailer, so I went ahead and dusted them. I was in a hurry though, and didn't do as good of job as BadCat suggested, which is probably better to do, but mine look fine. Just make sure you clean them off really well, get all the dirt and mud out of them. I was worried at first about getting paint on the tires, but after doing the same thing to my trailer, don't be. I didn't even bother to tape them off, just painted the whole rim, and part of the tire as well. The first ride you take out in the dirt, the paint on the tire will come right off and look like a professional wheel job. Only thing is, I ride in a lot of sticks and broken up timber, so I've already got a few small scratches in them. You can't see it unless you look for it, but they are there. Easy to fix though, just get out the spray can!

Go for it, looks great!

Mike