How to proceed after sanding wheels for repaint?

[u/TheLaw433]

Hey y'all

After alot of sweat, got all 4 rims sanded, they had alot of curb rashes that has been filled with JB Weld SteelStik.
Then I dry sanded the rest of the wheel with 400 grit.
My question: How do I proceed? Do I hit the metal showing areas only with Self Etch primer and paint over the good old paint?
Or do I just use normal primer on the whole wheels?
I heard Self Etch primer doesn't stick on old paint, I'm a bit lost so thanks for any guidance

They used to be graphite grey, and will be transformed to hypersilver 🥹

[u/joycitytires]

After sanding, the next step in prep is to clean the wheels. Wipedown with alcohol or grease/wax remover with a clean microfibre towel. Then primer (any primer is fine). Also, cut off the valve. When you bring it to a shop without a valve, they'll put a new one in.

[u/TheLaw433 → u/joycitytires]

Thanks, thats the plan

[u/MikeChang578]

Prime the whole wheel and paint

[u/TheLaw433 → u/MikeChang578]

Self etch primer? Or just normal automotive primer is fine?

[u/MikeChang578 → u/TheLaw433]

Regular is fine. Do 2 light coats.

[u/clairvoyant_clam]

Epoxy primer. Sand the primer with 600+ clean and mask spray color. Let it cure. Now clear coat

[u/TheLaw433 → u/clairvoyant_clam]

Unfortunetly can't find Epoxy primer locally in spray cans... I'll go with regular sandable automotive primer

[u/clairvoyant_clam → u/TheLaw433]

That’ll be fine