How to Paint Stock Honda Rims

Preparation

1). Sand the surface of the rims with 300-grit sandpaper. Ensure that you are sanding all surface areas of the rim equally so that you don't have rough spots. Rough spots will show through the paint.
2). Wash the rims with water, but do not use soap. A high pressure attachment for the garden hose works well here.
3). Lay the rims out to dry completely.
4). Cover the tire with newspaper or a drop cloth if the rims are already mounted to them. Cover the entire surface area of the tire, or paint will find its way onto them.

1). Apply your first coat of paint. This process will take a few or even several coats, so don't worry about covering every area of the rim on the first coat. Doing so leads to running, dripping and uneven coverage. Spray in quick, even bursts about 6 inches from the surface of the rim.
2). Allow each coat to dry to the touch before applying the next coat.
3). Apply additional coats of paint as needed using the same technique. When you have even coverage, you can stop applying additional coats.
4). Allow to dry thoroughly--preferably overnight--in a warm, dry and dust-free area.
5). Position the can of clear coat 6 inches above the rim, and spray in quick, even bursts. Just like the base coats, it will take more than one layer to complete the clear coat. Don't try to get the entire rim on the first coat.
6). Allow to dry to the the touch before applying additional layers of clear coat.
7). Apply additional layers of clear coat as needed.
8). Allow the rims to dry for 48 hours so that the paint and clear coat have time to properly cure.