| BizzarBoxerXt | 03-23-2008 08:38 AM |
like an almost fadded bronze style?
| eduSti | 03-28-2008 12:47 PM |
[quote=Mechie3;21539473]Not exactly stock wheels, but I painted my autocross rims. I wanted to do something a little cheesy, a little dumb, and a lot fun. :) No pics of the finished product yet. I untaped one of them yesterday and it came out great! Just need to add the enamel clearcoat.
Sanded:
[IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/mechie3/IMAG0021.jpg[/IMG]
Primed:
[IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/mechie3/IMAG0020.jpg[/IMG]
Insides painted metallic black (hides brake dust):
[IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/mechie3/IMAG0022.jpg[/IMG]
Outside painted red:
[IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/mechie3/IMAG0023.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
where are the pics of the final product.....i really want to see these on the car.....
Sanded:
[IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/mechie3/IMAG0021.jpg[/IMG]
Primed:
[IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/mechie3/IMAG0020.jpg[/IMG]
Insides painted metallic black (hides brake dust):
[IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/mechie3/IMAG0022.jpg[/IMG]
Outside painted red:
[IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/mechie3/IMAG0023.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
where are the pics of the final product.....i really want to see these on the car.....
| ebrake_n | 04-09-2008 09:10 PM |
[QUOTE=lambdamaster;21560783][IMG]http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v217/5/16/1024560454/n1024560454_30677014_3387.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
^ me likey!!!
[QUOTE=Mechie3;21539473]Not exactly stock wheels, but I painted my autocross rims. I wanted to do something a little cheesy, a little dumb, and a lot fun. :) No pics of the finished product yet. I untaped one of them yesterday and it came out great! Just need to add the enamel clearcoat.
[/QUOTE]
Update w/ pics on car please! :)
^ me likey!!!
[QUOTE=Mechie3;21539473]Not exactly stock wheels, but I painted my autocross rims. I wanted to do something a little cheesy, a little dumb, and a lot fun. :) No pics of the finished product yet. I untaped one of them yesterday and it came out great! Just need to add the enamel clearcoat.
[/QUOTE]
Update w/ pics on car please! :)
| lele | 04-10-2008 02:39 PM |
[quote=Jolt472;21609289][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/paintball472/rawr2004.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
looks good! what product did you use, how many clear?
looks good! what product did you use, how many clear?
| Mechie3 | 04-28-2008 04:10 PM |
[QUOTE=earispe;21687521]where are the pics of the final product.....i really want to see these on the car.....[/QUOTE]
Finally got them mounted with some V710's and my friend (Brent) took some pics.
Angle makes my car look a mile high!
[img]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h70/nctarheel1089/DSC_0145.jpg[/img]
What's up with that back wheel? :D
[img]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h70/nctarheel1089/1st%20auto-x/DSC_0116.jpg[/img]
Isn't that red ridiculous? :lol:
[img]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h70/nctarheel1089/1st%20auto-x/DSC_0045.jpg[/img]
Finally got them mounted with some V710's and my friend (Brent) took some pics.
Angle makes my car look a mile high!
[img]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h70/nctarheel1089/DSC_0145.jpg[/img]
What's up with that back wheel? :D
[img]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h70/nctarheel1089/1st%20auto-x/DSC_0116.jpg[/img]
Isn't that red ridiculous? :lol:
[img]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h70/nctarheel1089/1st%20auto-x/DSC_0045.jpg[/img]
| EvoSpeed | 04-28-2008 04:28 PM |
^^^Gumball, I love it.
| eduSti | 04-29-2008 08:07 AM |
I thought you were going to be able to see the black inside more......still very nice though
| Mechie3 | 04-29-2008 11:29 PM |
The black is fairly hidden. The main difference you notice (since my winter wheels are all silverish, and my summers have the silver outside and black inside) is that the wheels appear to be bottomless pits almost. My winter wheels show dirt/etc and have a defined depth to them. My summer and AX wheels make the silver rotor stand out more and don't show dirt as well. The black void feeling also makes them appear much deeper than they are.
| taylormade | 04-30-2008 09:17 AM |
[QUOTE=asaturn;21578397][img]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2243/2346697249_90c843dd21.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]
Add a thunderchicken and Burt Reynolds and you're in there. ;):banana:
Add a thunderchicken and Burt Reynolds and you're in there. ;):banana:
| soulbazz | 05-09-2008 01:56 PM |
Quick question...so if i'm painting black aftermarket wheels, how much do I need to sand before priming?
I just spent like 7 hours sanding the spokes only, first by hand then with an electric sander using 300-100 grit sandpaper.
Do you need to sand down to the metal before priming? Its not bad getting through the black top coat but sanding through the original primier is a biotch!
I tried using paint remover too and even that is having issues getting through to the metal.
I just spent like 7 hours sanding the spokes only, first by hand then with an electric sander using 300-100 grit sandpaper.
Do you need to sand down to the metal before priming? Its not bad getting through the black top coat but sanding through the original primier is a biotch!
I tried using paint remover too and even that is having issues getting through to the metal.
| criscross79 | 05-09-2008 02:01 PM |
When your sanding, you don't need to remove the previous color. The new color will cover it up. When I paint wheels I sand enough so the new paint will stick. If you have been going for 7 hours, that should be plenty.
Chris
Chris
| soulbazz | 05-09-2008 02:35 PM |
[QUOTE=criscross79;22232898]When your sanding, you don't need to remove the previous color. The new color will cover it up. When I paint wheels I sand enough so the new paint will stick. If you have been going for 7 hours, that should be plenty.
Chris[/QUOTE]
oh :D
but now that I have half the wheel sand down to the metal and half with paint on it, it would probably be wise to sand it all huh? so the paint has a homogeneous surface to adhere to? or is this still overkill
Thanks for the help!
Chris[/QUOTE]
oh :D
but now that I have half the wheel sand down to the metal and half with paint on it, it would probably be wise to sand it all huh? so the paint has a homogeneous surface to adhere to? or is this still overkill
Thanks for the help!
| tacomaprime | 05-09-2008 02:37 PM |
[quote=soulbazz;22233398]oh :D
but now that I have half the wheel sand down to the metal and half with paint on it, it would probably be wise to sand it all huh? so the paint has a homogeneous surface to adhere to? or is this still overkill
Thanks for the help![/quote]
just use some adhesion promoter and I think you will be ok.
but now that I have half the wheel sand down to the metal and half with paint on it, it would probably be wise to sand it all huh? so the paint has a homogeneous surface to adhere to? or is this still overkill
Thanks for the help![/quote]
just use some adhesion promoter and I think you will be ok.
| criscross79 | 05-09-2008 04:36 PM |
[QUOTE=soulbazz;22233398]oh :D
but now that I have half the wheel sand down to the metal and half with paint on it, it would probably be wise to sand it all huh? so the paint has a homogeneous surface to adhere to? or is this still overkill
Thanks for the help![/QUOTE]
The only thing I would be worried about (and it depends on where the paint is and isn't) is any lines that would show up from the painted surface to the non-painted surface. When you put new paint down it will change elevation based on the layer under it, so it may not look smooth if the surface level isn't the same all the way across.
Chris
but now that I have half the wheel sand down to the metal and half with paint on it, it would probably be wise to sand it all huh? so the paint has a homogeneous surface to adhere to? or is this still overkill
Thanks for the help![/QUOTE]
The only thing I would be worried about (and it depends on where the paint is and isn't) is any lines that would show up from the painted surface to the non-painted surface. When you put new paint down it will change elevation based on the layer under it, so it may not look smooth if the surface level isn't the same all the way across.
Chris
| soulbazz | 05-09-2008 04:40 PM |
[QUOTE=ADIDAS;22233425]just use some adhesion promoter and I think you will be ok.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=criscross79;22235005]The only thing I would be worried about (and it depends on where the paint is and isn't) is any lines that would show up from the painted surface to the non-painted surface. When you put new paint down it will change elevation based on the layer under it, so it may not look smooth if the surface level isn't the same all the way across.
Chris[/QUOTE]
Sweet thanks for the info.
I'll try to smooth everything out, then use that adhesion promoter stuff.
That should take a whole lot less time that what the heck I was doing. I'm going on the second day and I haven't gotten past the "sand" step :lol: I was thinking to myself "how is everyone getting this done in 4-5 hours!!"
[QUOTE=criscross79;22235005]The only thing I would be worried about (and it depends on where the paint is and isn't) is any lines that would show up from the painted surface to the non-painted surface. When you put new paint down it will change elevation based on the layer under it, so it may not look smooth if the surface level isn't the same all the way across.
Chris[/QUOTE]
Sweet thanks for the info.
I'll try to smooth everything out, then use that adhesion promoter stuff.
That should take a whole lot less time that what the heck I was doing. I'm going on the second day and I haven't gotten past the "sand" step :lol: I was thinking to myself "how is everyone getting this done in 4-5 hours!!"
| Boostinbildo | 05-09-2008 07:56 PM |
^ 4-5 hours? HA! It took me more than that just to prep my wheels for primer... Take your time man, its worth it.
| asaturn | 05-21-2008 10:38 AM |
just fyi how I did my rims:
my plan was to totally black-out the inside of the rim and get the outside primed enough to promote adhesion. then go over the visible outside with duplicolor GOLD. from the factory, my silver rims were only primed on the inside (but it was grey primer so it sometimes looked like it should be silver) -- this always would get dirty anyway so I figured black will look cleaner.
I cleaned the rims with brillo pads (the kind that have soap in them), cleaned off all the dirt/soap with a power washer, then went over the rims with clean cloths and ether (not sure if this is a bad idea or not -- would've used paint thinner but I didn't have any handy)
[img]http://www.afrobella.com/wp-content/afrobella%20images/brillo.jpg[/img]
I originally bought 2 cans of primer but had to go out and buy another -- 4 would've been a better choice so I could get better coverage, but I wasn't too worried about the inside of the rim (I just wanted it black enough that it'd hide brake dust)
since I was only painting the outside of the rims with gold, I only bought 2 cans of gold. so far this has been enough.
the tires were then masked off with tape (didn't bother with the playing card method) up to the tread (driving on them will wear off any overspray that makes it that far). I also masked off the valve stems.
I cleaned and painted the center caps separately.
did a few coats of gold once the primer dried. so far they look great. I'm at work right now so I'll post pics in a minute once I go home for lunch... I need to wet sand still and then clear coat them and polish them.
update: pics...
some of the paint was runny due to a malfunctioning nozzle -- it was spraying a really strong stream and way too much paint... had to switch it out. (note the crapload of gold paint on the wall) -- hopefully I can wet-sand the runs out.
[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/2510836111_c4414c2e09_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/2511668256_3032429d6b_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2059/2511670074_e37076e8cb_b.jpg[/IMG]
you don't really get a good feel for how the gold looks in person... I adjusted some camera settings to get better color:
[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/2510840755_76f78378e9_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2224/2510841953_8839cd7ae3_b.jpg[/IMG]
in case you were wondering how I'm driving around if my wheels are in the garage:
[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2511674122_72559ac1d7_b.jpg[/IMG]
baby wheels!
my plan was to totally black-out the inside of the rim and get the outside primed enough to promote adhesion. then go over the visible outside with duplicolor GOLD. from the factory, my silver rims were only primed on the inside (but it was grey primer so it sometimes looked like it should be silver) -- this always would get dirty anyway so I figured black will look cleaner.
I cleaned the rims with brillo pads (the kind that have soap in them), cleaned off all the dirt/soap with a power washer, then went over the rims with clean cloths and ether (not sure if this is a bad idea or not -- would've used paint thinner but I didn't have any handy)
[img]http://www.afrobella.com/wp-content/afrobella%20images/brillo.jpg[/img]
I originally bought 2 cans of primer but had to go out and buy another -- 4 would've been a better choice so I could get better coverage, but I wasn't too worried about the inside of the rim (I just wanted it black enough that it'd hide brake dust)
since I was only painting the outside of the rims with gold, I only bought 2 cans of gold. so far this has been enough.
the tires were then masked off with tape (didn't bother with the playing card method) up to the tread (driving on them will wear off any overspray that makes it that far). I also masked off the valve stems.
I cleaned and painted the center caps separately.
did a few coats of gold once the primer dried. so far they look great. I'm at work right now so I'll post pics in a minute once I go home for lunch... I need to wet sand still and then clear coat them and polish them.
update: pics...
some of the paint was runny due to a malfunctioning nozzle -- it was spraying a really strong stream and way too much paint... had to switch it out. (note the crapload of gold paint on the wall) -- hopefully I can wet-sand the runs out.
[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/2510836111_c4414c2e09_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/2511668256_3032429d6b_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2059/2511670074_e37076e8cb_b.jpg[/IMG]
you don't really get a good feel for how the gold looks in person... I adjusted some camera settings to get better color:
[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/2510840755_76f78378e9_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2224/2510841953_8839cd7ae3_b.jpg[/IMG]
in case you were wondering how I'm driving around if my wheels are in the garage:
[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2511674122_72559ac1d7_b.jpg[/IMG]
baby wheels!
| jbone | 06-23-2008 03:39 PM |
Ok, well I finally gave this a shot and am really pleased with the results.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/jbone2322/car%20stuff/paintingwheels003.jpg[/IMG]
As you can see I used Dupli-color Gold, primer sealer, and acrylic enamel.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/jbone2322/car%20stuff/paintingwheels006.jpg[/IMG]
This is after sanding, but before primer. I used flash cards to block off the tire.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/jbone2322/car%20stuff/paintingwheels017.jpg[/IMG]
This is the final results. 3 coats of primer, 5 coats of paint, and 4 coats of clear. Im really happy with how they turned out. They are still setting as I speak. Ill put the on late tonight.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/jbone2322/car%20stuff/paintingwheels003.jpg[/IMG]
As you can see I used Dupli-color Gold, primer sealer, and acrylic enamel.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/jbone2322/car%20stuff/paintingwheels006.jpg[/IMG]
This is after sanding, but before primer. I used flash cards to block off the tire.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/jbone2322/car%20stuff/paintingwheels017.jpg[/IMG]
This is the final results. 3 coats of primer, 5 coats of paint, and 4 coats of clear. Im really happy with how they turned out. They are still setting as I speak. Ill put the on late tonight.
| 0wrx2 | 06-23-2008 03:52 PM |
[QUOTE=asaturn;22364561]
[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/2510840755_76f78378e9_b.jpg[/IMG]
[/QUOTE]
you've got some serious running goin on...
[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/2510840755_76f78378e9_b.jpg[/IMG]
[/QUOTE]
you've got some serious running goin on...
| XanRules | 06-23-2008 04:15 PM |
I've been priming and wetsanding like there's no tomorrow. Maybe I didn't need to do that, yeah?
| soulbazz | 06-23-2008 04:18 PM |
[QUOTE=asaturn;22364561]
in case you were wondering how I'm driving around if my wheels are in the garage:
[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2511674122_72559ac1d7_b.jpg[/IMG]
baby wheels![/QUOTE]
looks good!
any pictures of the front of the car? is that a lightbar i see? <-- if so, never seen one on an 08.
Who made it?
in case you were wondering how I'm driving around if my wheels are in the garage:
[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2511674122_72559ac1d7_b.jpg[/IMG]
baby wheels![/QUOTE]
looks good!
any pictures of the front of the car? is that a lightbar i see? <-- if so, never seen one on an 08.
Who made it?
| asaturn | 06-23-2008 04:38 PM |
I made it... out of 1" wide steel stock from Lowe's
it wobbles a little. need to redo it with pipe instead.
[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/2580330859_cc40ffafa4_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2580317371_f774ff625a_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2346/2532300103_208ee2ff1d_b.jpg[/IMG]
RallyInnovations made a light bar for the 08 similar to their 07 bar (an arched tube that follows the lower grille outline) but I haven't been able to get their site to load for a few days...
it wobbles a little. need to redo it with pipe instead.
[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/2580330859_cc40ffafa4_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2580317371_f774ff625a_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2346/2532300103_208ee2ff1d_b.jpg[/IMG]
RallyInnovations made a light bar for the 08 similar to their 07 bar (an arched tube that follows the lower grille outline) but I haven't been able to get their site to load for a few days...
| soulbazz | 06-23-2008 04:49 PM |
^ Nice! Looks good
Shoot them an email at [email][email�protected][/email] they are pretty quick at replying or give them a call at (714) 884-0057 (I just purchased something from them, so I asked for a phone number, its not on their site)
BTW how big are those lamps on the bottom? >6" it looks like
Shoot them an email at [email][email�protected][/email] they are pretty quick at replying or give them a call at (714) 884-0057 (I just purchased something from them, so I asked for a phone number, its not on their site)
BTW how big are those lamps on the bottom? >6" it looks like
| jbone | 06-23-2008 05:28 PM |
Ok I need some help. Im a little color blind, and these are looking a little green to me. Do they look funny to anyone else or is it me. Its freaking me out because I just spent 8 hours painting them. Thanks!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/jbone2322/car%20stuff/paintingwheels017.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/jbone2322/car%20stuff/paintingwheels017.jpg[/IMG]
| asaturn | 06-23-2008 05:57 PM |
they look like a slight-green gold to me. but I have a slight color-blindness too. I guess everyone sees colors differently.
they look good. gold is supposed to look like that. otherwise you start getting into the yellow-orange golds (like the gold on brembo calipers and schwinn bikes)
they look good. gold is supposed to look like that. otherwise you start getting into the yellow-orange golds (like the gold on brembo calipers and schwinn bikes)
| criscross79 | 07-04-2008 10:51 PM |
Just got done changing my wheel color ..
I went from this
[IMG]http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p199/criscross79/WRX/20070903_027_small.jpg[/IMG]
To This
[IMG]http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p199/criscross79/WRX/DSC_7143_small.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p199/criscross79/WRX/DSC_7144_small.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p199/criscross79/WRX/DSC_7145_small.jpg[/IMG]
What do you all think?
Chris
I went from this
[IMG]http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p199/criscross79/WRX/20070903_027_small.jpg[/IMG]
To This
[IMG]http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p199/criscross79/WRX/DSC_7143_small.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p199/criscross79/WRX/DSC_7144_small.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p199/criscross79/WRX/DSC_7145_small.jpg[/IMG]
What do you all think?
Chris
| asaturn | 07-04-2008 10:52 PM |
NICE
what paint did you use? it looks brighter than duplicolor gold...
PS: way better than the "time attack" thing -- I see that on far too many cars. gold is classic and can never be overdone on a subaru :)
what paint did you use? it looks brighter than duplicolor gold...
PS: way better than the "time attack" thing -- I see that on far too many cars. gold is classic and can never be overdone on a subaru :)
| criscross79 | 07-04-2008 10:54 PM |
I used Duplicolor gold with the Duplicolor wheel clear coat.
It is actually a little brighter in person!!
Yeah, thats part of the reason I did the change ... it seemed like everyone and his brother was going with black wheels, so I decided to change it up a bit.
Chris
It is actually a little brighter in person!!
Yeah, thats part of the reason I did the change ... it seemed like everyone and his brother was going with black wheels, so I decided to change it up a bit.
Chris
| asaturn | 07-04-2008 10:58 PM |
weird, maybe your camera is just better... or it looks different on the red car. mine seem dull :( probably just dirty.
| criscross79 | 07-04-2008 11:12 PM |
It could be cause your car is black that the wheels might look darker. maybe the paint is just from a different batch :D
Chris
Chris
| scopepts | 07-05-2008 03:07 PM |
that looks bad ass
| XanRules | 07-05-2008 03:52 PM |
so it's taken me 2 1/2 of the little duplicolor cans of paint just to do one wheel.
That's not good, huh?
That's not good, huh?
| criscross79 | 07-05-2008 08:21 PM |
I used 2 regular sized cans for all 4 wheels with multiple coats.
Chris
Chris
| boozy04 | 07-07-2008 10:04 PM |
[QUOTE=criscross79;22877362]I used 2 regular sized cans for all 4 wheels with multiple coats.
Chris[/QUOTE]
same here.
Chris[/QUOTE]
same here.
| 04SubeyRS | 07-08-2008 06:23 PM |
lets see the painted stock 06 rims!
| 05wrx09 | 04-09-2009 08:31 PM |
[quote=boozy04;18612933][IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/boozy04/100_0617-1.jpg[/IMG]
i'll try to find some better one's.[/quote]
That looks super sick! I have an 05 and want to do the flat black, or shiney black I just don't know which would look better. Winter wheels anyways...
i'll try to find some better one's.[/quote]
That looks super sick! I have an 05 and want to do the flat black, or shiney black I just don't know which would look better. Winter wheels anyways...
| Arnie | 05-05-2009 10:58 PM |
For anyone who has used the Duplicolor Graphite and used clearcoat, did the clear change the color of the graphite? If so, how?
| criscross79 | 05-05-2009 11:02 PM |
[quote=Arnie;26619185]For anyone who has used the Duplicolor Graphite and used clearcoat, did the clear change the color of the graphite? If so, how?[/quote]
Clear coat should dry clear ... if the air is too humid, or if you put it on to thick, the clear coat will dry cloudy.
Chris
Clear coat should dry clear ... if the air is too humid, or if you put it on to thick, the clear coat will dry cloudy.
Chris
| PerKnorway | 05-06-2009 04:45 PM |
My Speedlines painted in color code GK1:
[IMG]http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/perk_photo/GK1Speedline.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/perk_photo/GK1Speedline.jpg[/IMG]
| WRXCJS | 05-06-2009 05:15 PM |
[IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/swimfly2006/IMG_0400.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/swimfly2006/IMG_0402.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/swimfly2006/RedPearl2.jpg[/IMG]
Dupicolor gold with a flat black base coat.. just washed it with dial soap and steel wool, lightly sanded it and just sprayed the paint. I live on a gravel road.. and it's been through 2 weeks of rain. They seem fine.
[IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/swimfly2006/IMG_0402.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/swimfly2006/RedPearl2.jpg[/IMG]
Dupicolor gold with a flat black base coat.. just washed it with dial soap and steel wool, lightly sanded it and just sprayed the paint. I live on a gravel road.. and it's been through 2 weeks of rain. They seem fine.
| Nitrous | 05-06-2009 07:06 PM |
good thread!
| klockwork006 | 05-06-2009 07:15 PM |
Lots of good advice on here. Should have looked sooner. Oh well, time to get to painting :D
| FlatApe | 05-06-2009 07:39 PM |
Is it necessary to paint the inside of the wheel at all? and should the inside be prepped? or will enough paint drop in while painting the outside? I just don't want to flip the wheel around, but if it makes it look better, then I'll do it. please advise. thanks.
| subie502 | 05-07-2009 12:24 AM |
[quote=TEKNOSYS;9610556]After reading this thread, I decided to finally do it as well. I figured it's a cheap upgrade now that I spent the money I had saved for rims on an accessport :p I had to go to 3 AutoZone's before I found enough cans of bronze. I'm happy with the way it turned out, but it really did take all day!
[IMG]http://www.teknosys.com/wrx/bronze1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.teknosys.com/wrx/bronze2.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
What paint is this?
[IMG]http://www.teknosys.com/wrx/bronze1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.teknosys.com/wrx/bronze2.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
What paint is this?
| WRXCJS | 05-07-2009 01:11 AM |
[quote=FlatApe;26631495]Is it necessary to paint the inside of the wheel at all? and should the inside be prepped? or will enough paint drop in while painting the outside? I just don't want to flip the wheel around, but if it makes it look better, then I'll do it. please advise. thanks.[/quote]
You don't have to. I suppose on brighter colors (pinks, greens whites) it might matter.
I've done it with just the front with gold and flat black and haven't noticed. If your're worried just spray for awhile in the openings of the spokes and the overspray/fog will settle on the inside.
You don't have to. I suppose on brighter colors (pinks, greens whites) it might matter.
I've done it with just the front with gold and flat black and haven't noticed. If your're worried just spray for awhile in the openings of the spokes and the overspray/fog will settle on the inside.
| 02wrxRally | 05-07-2009 04:47 PM |
I did mine inside and out....got them used on CL and someone already did a gold spray on the outside, not inside...looked bad and looked like maybe only one uneven coat. My process was bare metal prime inside, prime outside, gold inside, gold outside, clear outside. Took one evening of cleaning/prep, and a saturday of painting
before:
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during:
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[IMG]http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs005.snc1/2506_1123214089234_1493559200_306380_7863286_n.jpg[/IMG]
after:
[IMG]http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs005.snc1/2506_1123214209237_1493559200_306382_2757819_n.jpg[/IMG]
before:
[IMG]http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs005.snc1/2506_1123214009232_1493559200_306378_6164231_n.jpg[/IMG]
during:
[IMG]http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs005.snc1/2506_1123214049233_1493559200_306379_4730911_n.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs005.snc1/2506_1123214089234_1493559200_306380_7863286_n.jpg[/IMG]
after:
[IMG]http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs005.snc1/2506_1123214209237_1493559200_306382_2757819_n.jpg[/IMG]
| subie_king | 05-08-2009 12:45 AM |
Powder Coat would look and last better/longer...
| corms333 | 05-08-2009 10:29 AM |
How does the paint fair when you get your tires changed out? I have heard if you dont take the tires off and tape them off when you change the tires out that the paint will chip real easy around the lip. Anyone have any experience with this? or is it just some bs i have heard.
| 05wrx09 | 05-08-2009 12:01 PM |
[quote=corms333;26653641]How does the paint fair when you get your tires changed out? I have heard if you dont take the tires off and tape them off when you change the tires out that the paint will chip real easy around the lip. Anyone have any experience with this? or is it just some bs i have heard.[/quote]
Oh it's true alright. Mine are flaking at the edge and I'm pissed at myself that I didn't just paint them with the tires off...
Oh it's true alright. Mine are flaking at the edge and I'm pissed at myself that I didn't just paint them with the tires off...
| 02wrxRally | 05-08-2009 12:18 PM |
[quote=subie_king;26650563]Powder Coat would look and last better/longer...[/quote]
But the total cost for [B]4 used wheels and paint[/B] was [B]less than the cost to mount my summer tires[/B] on them.:banana:
So really, next winter when I can just swap wheels instead of having the snow tires remounted, the wheels will have been paid for and then some.
but yeah, better quality stuff usually looks better and lasts longer ;)
But the total cost for [B]4 used wheels and paint[/B] was [B]less than the cost to mount my summer tires[/B] on them.:banana:
So really, next winter when I can just swap wheels instead of having the snow tires remounted, the wheels will have been paid for and then some.
but yeah, better quality stuff usually looks better and lasts longer ;)
| d0ugch0i | 05-08-2009 12:28 PM |
[quote=subie_king;26650563]Powder Coat would look and last better/longer...[/quote]
powdercoat also cost like 10x the amount of money. and they do last even though you rattlecan it. you just gotta make sure you paint it right. mine have been in good condition and its been a year.
powdercoat also cost like 10x the amount of money. and they do last even though you rattlecan it. you just gotta make sure you paint it right. mine have been in good condition and its been a year.
| asaturn | 05-08-2009 12:32 PM |
I regret not removing my tires when I painted mine. and I feel stupid because I did it right before I bought new tires.
I'm going to have my tires removed so I can repaint the wheels... they look like garbage now from all the chipping around the edge.
I'm going to have my tires removed so I can repaint the wheels... they look like garbage now from all the chipping around the edge.
| Import03WRX | 05-09-2009 04:05 PM |
im thinking about this, but not sure what color to go with on a PSM buggeye. i wanna do something different than the typical GM or black. but i want it to look good too. untill i get after market wheels
| J-Rod 555 | 05-12-2009 12:38 PM |
my turn painting my 08 wrx wheels today im going dark gray, or black... not sure which yet so we will see..... Im going to paint halfs first to figure out which one I want more.....JB
| 05wrx09 | 05-12-2009 03:14 PM |
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I learned the hard way guys, but if you don't mind spending time and money painting your wheels only to have them look this (see below) when they put new tires on then be my guest. If you are just using them as say seasonal winter wheels, that's fine too. But it doesn't matter how much prepping you do, how much cleaning and sanding and priming and coating and clear coating, the tire shop is going to murderalize them. Do I wish I just spent the extra $ and had my wheels powder-coated? Yes, I do. Very much.
[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/djsylence/Photo_050909_004.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/djsylence/Photo_050909_005.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/djsylence/Photo_050909_006.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/djsylence/Photo_050909_007.jpg[/IMG]
And trust me, NO they did not look like that when I got done painting them. I did a good job. Now it looks like a 3-year old painted my wheels.
[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/djsylence/Photo_050909_004.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/djsylence/Photo_050909_005.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/djsylence/Photo_050909_006.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/djsylence/Photo_050909_007.jpg[/IMG]
And trust me, NO they did not look like that when I got done painting them. I did a good job. Now it looks like a 3-year old painted my wheels.
| corms333 | 05-12-2009 04:08 PM |
so anyone else who painted their hole rim with out the tire on get the chips and scuffs by tire installs
| 05wrx09 | 05-12-2009 04:12 PM |
[quote=corms333;26699536]so anyone else who painted their hole rim with out the tire on get the chips and scuffs by tire installs[/quote]
it's not just that, it's also the general abuse the places like Discount Tire give these things. Look at my center area. Not the lugnuts, but around that general area there are cracks, chips, and like a spiderweb looking crack crap. I know the pics aren't high quality, but I'm just putting them out there like I said. When I have $400 laying around, I'm going to take them to get sandblasted and powdercoated. Then Discount Tire or whoever can do whatever they want to them and they won't look bad.
it's not just that, it's also the general abuse the places like Discount Tire give these things. Look at my center area. Not the lugnuts, but around that general area there are cracks, chips, and like a spiderweb looking crack crap. I know the pics aren't high quality, but I'm just putting them out there like I said. When I have $400 laying around, I'm going to take them to get sandblasted and powdercoated. Then Discount Tire or whoever can do whatever they want to them and they won't look bad.
| jt0thevizzle | 05-12-2009 05:18 PM |
Here are mine done a while back ago.
[IMG]http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo45/javeytri/IMAGE_037.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo45/javeytri/IMAGE_038.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo45/javeytri/IMAGE_039.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo45/javeytri/IMAGE_040.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo45/javeytri/IMAGE_037.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo45/javeytri/IMAGE_038.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo45/javeytri/IMAGE_039.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo45/javeytri/IMAGE_040.jpg[/IMG]
| yellow03rex | 05-13-2009 12:29 AM |
did mine back in september changed tires since. just wiped them down and this is how they look now
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0886-1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0879.jpg[/IMG]
this is before i did paint inside and out just remember multiple coats of clear to protect
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0882.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0884.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0886-1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0879.jpg[/IMG]
this is before i did paint inside and out just remember multiple coats of clear to protect
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0882.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0884.jpg[/IMG]
| 05wrx09 | 05-13-2009 02:22 AM |
[quote=yellow03rex;26706125]did mine back in september changed tires since. just wiped them down and this is how they look now
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0886-1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0879.jpg[/IMG]
this is before i did paint inside and out just remember multiple coats of clear to protect
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0882.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0884.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
I'm digging the black on yellow look man. Good job!
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0886-1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0879.jpg[/IMG]
this is before i did paint inside and out just remember multiple coats of clear to protect
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0882.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/williamcerny/IMG_0884.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
I'm digging the black on yellow look man. Good job!
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