thanks guys. between the two wheels i did, one can primer and one can paint. i sanded them down, cleaned the inside as best i could, and primed them with sandable primer. let them dry, then painted light coats till i liked the color and coverage. its tough getting inside the spokes but i managed. might go over the paint twice more lightly to ensure even coverage. i did the insides of the wheels too so it took alot of spray to cover them. all in all for winter beaters, i like em