Project Justin's DD, 2001 Cherokee Sport

[JustinG]

Well, now that I have ALOT more time on my hands, and it was pretty nice outside today I decided to tackle painting the wheels on the XJ, this is a temporary fix until I find some Grizzlies or Canyons for super cheap.

The stock wheels were looking pretty busted, center caps discolored, and rust popping up around the edges of the wheel.


First removed the center caps, they can be removed once the wheel is off, there are 3 8mm screws holding it on.


First I washed the wheel and center cap, then scrubbed with some scotch brite pads, rinsed and dried, then taped off the tire.

Tire all taped off so there is no overspray...


one coat, dry ten minutes, 2nd coat, then dry to the touch in 1 hour, and dry enough to reinstall after 3.

2 coats on the center cap


2 coats on the wheel and center cap reattached


Back on the Jeep


Before and after shot


Ran into a bit of an issue as usual, passenger rear wheel is seized to the drum, beat on the bitch with a hammer etc etc, right now its been drenched in PB so hopefully it'll pop off tomorrow. But I did get 3 of 5 wheels painted. I love this Jeep, but the damn rust/seized bolts on this thing are ridiculous, nothing structurally wrong, but just annoying, and can make a 10 minute job a 1hr job.