has anyone painted their stock rims? part 2

DragonRM

08-02-2002 03:58 PM

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after reading this thread I'm tempted to try a paint job on my old rims to see how it looks... maybe do a silver/black combo :)

zabutter

08-03-2002 08:50 PM

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After reading this thread I painted my wheels with Duplicolor wheel paint. Did a professional prep job. One week and the paint still didn't cure. I took them to get powdercoated. It's the [B]only[/B] way to really do it right. The lesson cost twenty dollars but I will soon have my shoes in a beautiful metallic bronze. Thanks Albert for the referral. Posting of pics when done.

CTRallyRacer

08-03-2002 11:30 PM

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Has anyone considered stripping the paint all together... and polishing them? Might look nice (especially on a silver rex)...

DragonRM

08-04-2002 01:50 PM

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So... anyone know a good place to get wheel paint online? would be cool to get rid of a the few scuffs I have by painting them all together :D

Ripper

08-04-2002 05:52 PM

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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by foxdeman [/i]
[B]this is NOT my car, but he is no longer a member of i-club(thanks txic shakeup :rolleyes: ) so here is his car, and no, this is not photoshop. [/B][/QUOTE]

:lol: :lol: My car... yes photoshopped :D

DragonRM

08-04-2002 08:32 PM

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lol... peptocharged

-=Ph/\t WRX=-

08-04-2002 08:59 PM

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ChronicSystems WRX
 

Custom Painted Limix Lineas 18" Rims

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AaronsRS

08-05-2002 12:57 PM

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First thing, I would like to thank everyone who has posted information on this thread. I used the Duplicolor paint and clearcoat on my stock rims and they came out Sweeeeeet! Took me the whole day but I took my time to make sure they came out clean. I have to say I am very pleased with the resulsts and after the total cost of about 18 bucks to do it myself, I have no regrets. I have my car sitting on H&R springs and honestly with the rims painted you would you never guess them to be stock. I was just doing this to buy time until I could afford new wheels, but I like it so much I'll probably stick with them for a while. I dont have a didital camera but as soon as I get the pic's developes I will post them. Thanks again

Aaron

DragonRM

08-05-2002 02:27 PM

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That's a sweet looking car... I'm not a huge fan of the new age look without some body mods... I love that one though :)

Sordid Philosopher

08-05-2002 02:53 PM

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AaronsRS - post a pic!

Thanks!

Sordid Philosopher

08-05-2002 02:55 PM

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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by DragonRM [/i]
[B]That's a sweet looking car... I'm not a huge fan of the new age look without some body mods... I love that one though :) [/B][/QUOTE]

-=Ph/\t WRX=-'s car has LOTS of body mods! Looks good too!

Vigorous

11-16-2002 02:22 AM

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Has anyone painted their stock rims light grey or steel grey?

ATX25RS

11-16-2002 02:37 AM

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when everyone says duplicolor.....what kind of duplicolor exactly?.,....the wheel paint, or general purpose?....or which one?.

thetikler1

11-17-2002 10:56 PM

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i think they are talking about wheel paint.

koloumb

11-18-2002 02:09 AM

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Hopefully this will help - Duplicolor spray paint specifically designed for painting wheels:

[url]http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheel.html[/url]

Colors - White, Silver, Graphite, Clear

They also offer advice on how to clean and paint your wheels:

[url]http://www.duplicolor.com/projects/howto_wheel.html[/url]

-Owen

koloumb

11-19-2002 08:36 PM

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I've contacted duplicolor already but thought I'd ask here as well:

I'd like to paint the stock rims gold. Per Duplicolor's website, the only options available are:

DP-1604 Universal Gold Engine Enamel [base coat]
WP-103 High Performance Wheel Paint - Clear [Arcrylic Enamel] - top coat

I know there can be problems with painting Arcrylics over Enamels, but what about Arcylic Enamels over Enamels?

-Owen

2003WRBWRX

11-20-2002 03:51 PM

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painted wheels
 

WOW your wheels look GREAT!. I want to do this can you give me a play by play and any tips?

Thanks

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by blue-ej20 [/i]
[B]here's mine spray painted: [/B][/QUOTE]

SubaruStu

11-20-2002 04:01 PM

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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by koloumb [/i]
[B]I've contacted duplicolor already but thought I'd ask here as well:

I'd like to paint the stock rims gold. Per Duplicolor's website, the only options available are:

DP-1604 Universal Gold Engine Enamel [base coat]
WP-103 High Performance Wheel Paint - Clear [Arcrylic Enamel] - top coat

I know there can be problems with painting Arcrylics over Enamels, but what about Arcylic Enamels over Enamels?

-Owen [/B][/QUOTE]

I guess that they discontinued WP-117 Gold. Glad I still have a
couple of cans for touch ups!.

Stu

ATX25RS

11-21-2002 10:56 AM

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so what is the "prep" procedure?...as in before applying the paint?.

sonicblue

11-21-2002 11:08 AM

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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by zabutter [/i]
[B]Big R's beautiful painted graphite wheels. BTW, anyone have a full shot white rex, rs, ts with gunmetal/graphite wheels? [/B][/QUOTE]

OMG!! [IMG]http://www.zjstech.net/~library/3505/jawdrop.gif[/IMG]
I am DEFINITELY doing this to my wheels.
WRB and graphite....[IMG]http://www.zjstech.net/~library/3505/mouth_water.gif[/IMG]

SubaruStu

11-21-2002 01:57 PM

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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ATX25RS [/i]
[B]so what is the "prep" procedure?...as in before applying the paint?. [/B][/QUOTE]

Pretty much the same as any other paint job - a light sanding
with a medium grit (like 220) to knock the "shine" off of the
existing finish. I used a meduim 3M sanding block. Follow with
a good cleaning/degreasing and then paint

Stu

Rad_Rocker

11-21-2002 11:52 PM

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chips and scratches
 

I paint for a living, and the best way to avoid chips and things of that nature is to use an enamel instead of acrilic. enamel is a softer paint and will absorb the shock of small rocks where acrilic is very hard and will chip off.

sonicblue

12-01-2002 02:18 PM

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my painted wheels.....
 

Stock rims painted "graphite" with Duplicolor process, rim left silver. Unfortunately, I didn't get a good tape line on the rim, so I may redo, but I'll just back the line up and re-tape, I guess with a stickier tape. I'm luvin' it anyway, though.....

BEFORE:
[IMG]http://tishandtighe.20m.com/wrx/pwhlb4.jpg[/IMG]

AFTER:
[IMG]http://tishandtighe.20m.com/wrx/pwhlftr.jpg[/IMG]