| AK_2002_WRX | 10-17-2003 02:35 AM |
painted rims
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hey everyone,
those with the painted stock rims. what kind of paint color should i get to get the Gold look, like the STi's rims?
anyone have a paint code? also, would napa or schucks carry the color?
i'm planning to do this mod for my stock rims for winter, since i have summer rims.
thanks in advance!
those with the painted stock rims. what kind of paint color should i get to get the Gold look, like the STi's rims?
anyone have a paint code? also, would napa or schucks carry the color?
i'm planning to do this mod for my stock rims for winter, since i have summer rims.
thanks in advance!
| Paul Sakai | 10-17-2003 04:22 AM |
Powder coat them. I don't think you would like the results of just the shaker can gold color paints.
| sonicblue | 10-17-2003 08:34 AM |
I wouldn't underestimate canned spray paint. My Duplicolor graphite color is awesome in person - great metallic hint and true color.
[img]http://tishandtighe.20m.com/wrx/pwhl3.jpg[/img]
I would check out [url="http://www.duplicolor.com/products/colors/highheat.html"]this page[/url] for the Universal Gold color in Engine Enamel paint. I would also get [url="http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheel.html"]this clear coat.[/url]
Process:
1) Clean/degrease very well. Rinse. Dry.
2) Scuff all gloss off with a red scuff pad (in automotive stores, sandpaper area)
3) Wipe again with damp rag or tack cloth. Let dry completely.
4) Apply 2 coats per directions of Bulldog Adhesion Promoter.
5) Apply 4-6 coats of color, 5 minutes in between (just long enough to get tacky).
6) Apply 4-6 coats of clear (more if you can stand it, same 5 minutes in between). IMO, you don't have to let the color dry completely before applying clear. Just let your last coat of color get tacky, then start with the clear coats.
Good luck!
[img]http://tishandtighe.20m.com/wrx/pwhl3.jpg[/img]
I would check out [url="http://www.duplicolor.com/products/colors/highheat.html"]this page[/url] for the Universal Gold color in Engine Enamel paint. I would also get [url="http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheel.html"]this clear coat.[/url]
Process:
1) Clean/degrease very well. Rinse. Dry.
2) Scuff all gloss off with a red scuff pad (in automotive stores, sandpaper area)
3) Wipe again with damp rag or tack cloth. Let dry completely.
4) Apply 2 coats per directions of Bulldog Adhesion Promoter.
5) Apply 4-6 coats of color, 5 minutes in between (just long enough to get tacky).
6) Apply 4-6 coats of clear (more if you can stand it, same 5 minutes in between). IMO, you don't have to let the color dry completely before applying clear. Just let your last coat of color get tacky, then start with the clear coats.
Good luck!
| bigdweeb | 10-17-2003 09:44 AM |
If you are looking for the Subaru Gold color, try [URL=http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=434445]here[/URL]. The proper paint code may have been found for it in that thread. I am planning on buying one of the paint pens to see if it matches the color on my UK gold rims eventually.
| grndc2gsr | 10-17-2003 03:00 PM |
2 COMPANIES MAKE SPRAY PAINT FOR WHEELS THE FIRST IS PLASTIKOTE AND THE OTHER IS DUPI-COLOR. THE COLORS I HAVE FOUND ARE GOLD, GRAPHITE (AS SEEN ABOVE) AND BLACK I THINK I SAW WHIT ALSO. I HAVE A CAN OF THE GOLD BUT I AM STILL DECING IF I AM GOING TO PAINT MY WHEELS I DONT WANT THEM TO SCRATCH. HOPE THIS HELPS
| InfamousDX | 10-17-2003 03:49 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sonicblue [/i]
[B]I wouldn't underestimate canned spray paint. My Duplicolor graphite color is awesome in person - great metallic hint and true color.
[img]http://tishandtighe.20m.com/wrx/pwhl3.jpg[/img]
[/B][/QUOTE]
That looks SO good man. Lemme come over to PA and I'll pay you to do this!
[B]I wouldn't underestimate canned spray paint. My Duplicolor graphite color is awesome in person - great metallic hint and true color.
[img]http://tishandtighe.20m.com/wrx/pwhl3.jpg[/img]
[/B][/QUOTE]
That looks SO good man. Lemme come over to PA and I'll pay you to do this!
| 03WRXMA | 10-17-2003 03:50 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sonicblue [/i]
[B]I wouldn't underestimate canned spray paint. My Duplicolor graphite color is awesome in person - great metallic hint and true color.
[img]http://tishandtighe.20m.com/wrx/pwhl3.jpg[/img]
I would check out [url="http://www.duplicolor.com/products/colors/highheat.html"]this page[/url] for the Universal Gold color in Engine Enamel paint. I would also get [url="http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheel.html"]this clear coat.[/url]
Process:
1) Clean/degrease very well. Rinse. Dry.
2) Scuff all gloss off with a red scuff pad (in automotive stores, sandpaper area)
3) Wipe again with damp rag or tack cloth. Let dry completely.
4) Apply 2 coats per directions of Bulldog Adhesion Promoter.
5) Apply 4-6 coats of color, 5 minutes in between (just long enough to get tacky).
6) Apply 4-6 coats of clear (more if you can stand it, same 5 minutes in between). IMO, you don't have to let the color dry completely before applying clear. Just let your last coat of color get tacky, then start with the clear coats.
Good luck! [/B][/QUOTE]
Good directions! Where can you find Bulldog Adhesion promotor?
[B]I wouldn't underestimate canned spray paint. My Duplicolor graphite color is awesome in person - great metallic hint and true color.
[img]http://tishandtighe.20m.com/wrx/pwhl3.jpg[/img]
I would check out [url="http://www.duplicolor.com/products/colors/highheat.html"]this page[/url] for the Universal Gold color in Engine Enamel paint. I would also get [url="http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheel.html"]this clear coat.[/url]
Process:
1) Clean/degrease very well. Rinse. Dry.
2) Scuff all gloss off with a red scuff pad (in automotive stores, sandpaper area)
3) Wipe again with damp rag or tack cloth. Let dry completely.
4) Apply 2 coats per directions of Bulldog Adhesion Promoter.
5) Apply 4-6 coats of color, 5 minutes in between (just long enough to get tacky).
6) Apply 4-6 coats of clear (more if you can stand it, same 5 minutes in between). IMO, you don't have to let the color dry completely before applying clear. Just let your last coat of color get tacky, then start with the clear coats.
Good luck! [/B][/QUOTE]
Good directions! Where can you find Bulldog Adhesion promotor?
| sonicblue | 10-17-2003 04:06 PM |
I found it at Pep Boys.
| sonicblue | 10-17-2003 04:06 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by InfamousDX [/i]
[B]That looks SO good man. Lemme come over to PA and I'll pay you to do this! [/B][/QUOTE]
SOLD!
If you're serious, PM me.
[B]That looks SO good man. Lemme come over to PA and I'll pay you to do this! [/B][/QUOTE]
SOLD!
If you're serious, PM me.
| Samirr76 | 10-17-2003 04:39 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by grndc2gsr [/i]
[B]2 COMPANIES MAKE SPRAY PAINT FOR WHEELS THE FIRST IS PLASTIKOTE AND THE OTHER IS DUPI-COLOR. THE COLORS I HAVE FOUND ARE GOLD, GRAPHITE (AS SEEN ABOVE) AND BLACK I THINK I SAW WHIT ALSO. I HAVE A CAN OF THE GOLD BUT I AM STILL DECING IF I AM GOING TO PAINT MY WHEELS I DONT WANT THEM TO SCRATCH. HOPE THIS HELPS [/B][/QUOTE]
Why are you yelling? :confused: :rolleyes:
[B]2 COMPANIES MAKE SPRAY PAINT FOR WHEELS THE FIRST IS PLASTIKOTE AND THE OTHER IS DUPI-COLOR. THE COLORS I HAVE FOUND ARE GOLD, GRAPHITE (AS SEEN ABOVE) AND BLACK I THINK I SAW WHIT ALSO. I HAVE A CAN OF THE GOLD BUT I AM STILL DECING IF I AM GOING TO PAINT MY WHEELS I DONT WANT THEM TO SCRATCH. HOPE THIS HELPS [/B][/QUOTE]
Why are you yelling? :confused: :rolleyes:
| 03WRXMA | 10-17-2003 05:10 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sonicblue [/i]
[B]I found it at Pep Boys. [/B][/QUOTE]
Thanks for the info.
Can you tell me how many coats you did of clear/base/promoter.
And how many cans of each you used.
Thanks!
-Dave
[B]I found it at Pep Boys. [/B][/QUOTE]
Thanks for the info.
Can you tell me how many coats you did of clear/base/promoter.
And how many cans of each you used.
Thanks!
-Dave
| sonicblue | 10-17-2003 06:08 PM |
Here's the general rule - let all coats get tacky, then add the next coat.
For the most part, any spray paint will get tacky in about 5-7 minutes. This considers "ideal" conditions, which means kinda warm (75 degrees-ish?) and very low humidity. I use my garage (new house, so the garage is actually kinda clean) and run a little space heater in it for a few hours. It's draft-free, warm and dry.
Bulldog directions say 2 coats. For color, I think I did about 5 coats or so. Always apply spray paints thinly, smoothly and evenly. That being said, it may/should take you 2-3 coats just to get complete coverage. Beyond that, continue to apply until the color reaches the evenness and richness you desire. As far as the clear coat goes, more coats are always better, but I'm sure there's a limit on your protection as some point. I would say at least 5-6 coats.
That probably sounds like a lot, but the coats are so thin that I ultimately only used one can of color and one of clear. Plus, it only takes about 2 minutes to zip a coat over all four wheels, so really, end-to-end, prep-to-finish, it's about a two hour job, with prep being at least half that.
Also, here's a gem of advice: find a pattern when applying a coat to each wheel. Once full coverage is on, you can't tell where you've already hit. I did: around the rim, around each large triangle, two strokes for the inside of each spoke, two strokes on the top of each spoke, then about 4-5 strokes across the center.
For the most part, any spray paint will get tacky in about 5-7 minutes. This considers "ideal" conditions, which means kinda warm (75 degrees-ish?) and very low humidity. I use my garage (new house, so the garage is actually kinda clean) and run a little space heater in it for a few hours. It's draft-free, warm and dry.
Bulldog directions say 2 coats. For color, I think I did about 5 coats or so. Always apply spray paints thinly, smoothly and evenly. That being said, it may/should take you 2-3 coats just to get complete coverage. Beyond that, continue to apply until the color reaches the evenness and richness you desire. As far as the clear coat goes, more coats are always better, but I'm sure there's a limit on your protection as some point. I would say at least 5-6 coats.
That probably sounds like a lot, but the coats are so thin that I ultimately only used one can of color and one of clear. Plus, it only takes about 2 minutes to zip a coat over all four wheels, so really, end-to-end, prep-to-finish, it's about a two hour job, with prep being at least half that.
Also, here's a gem of advice: find a pattern when applying a coat to each wheel. Once full coverage is on, you can't tell where you've already hit. I did: around the rim, around each large triangle, two strokes for the inside of each spoke, two strokes on the top of each spoke, then about 4-5 strokes across the center.
| SC WRX | 10-17-2003 06:17 PM |
There is a brand called Wurth that is supposed to match BBS gold. The Porsche and BMW crowd all use Wurth silver. They also have Wurth clear coat and primer, all made specifically for wheels. Do an internet search and you should be able to find places that sell it.
| Jeff_DML | 10-17-2003 06:21 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sonicblue [/i]
[B]Here's the general rule - let all coats get tacky, then add the next coat.
For the most part, any spray paint will get tacky in about 5-7 minutes. This considers "ideal" conditions, which means kinda warm (75 degrees-ish?) and very low humidity. I use my garage (new house, so the garage is actually kinda clean) and run a little space heater in it for a few hours. It's draft-free, warm and dry.
Bulldog directions say 2 coats. For color, I think I did about 5 coats or so. Always apply spray paints thinly, smoothly and evenly. That being said, it may/should take you 2-3 coats just to get complete coverage. Beyond that, continue to apply until the color reaches the evenness and richness you desire. As far as the clear coat goes, more coats are always better, but I'm sure there's a limit on your protection as some point. I would say at least 5-6 coats.
That probably sounds like a lot, but the coats are so thin that I ultimately only used one can of color and one of clear. Plus, it only takes about 2 minutes to zip a coat over all four wheels, so really, end-to-end, prep-to-finish, it's about a two hour job, with prep being at least half that.
Also, here's a gem of advice: find a pattern when applying a coat to each wheel. Once full coverage is on, you can't tell where you've already hit. I did: around the rim, around each large triangle, two strokes for the inside of each spoke, two strokes on the top of each spoke, then about 4-5 strokes across the center. [/B][/QUOTE]
thanks for the instructions, to clarify
1 can(clear/paint) per rim or 1 can for all 4 rims?
thx
[B]Here's the general rule - let all coats get tacky, then add the next coat.
For the most part, any spray paint will get tacky in about 5-7 minutes. This considers "ideal" conditions, which means kinda warm (75 degrees-ish?) and very low humidity. I use my garage (new house, so the garage is actually kinda clean) and run a little space heater in it for a few hours. It's draft-free, warm and dry.
Bulldog directions say 2 coats. For color, I think I did about 5 coats or so. Always apply spray paints thinly, smoothly and evenly. That being said, it may/should take you 2-3 coats just to get complete coverage. Beyond that, continue to apply until the color reaches the evenness and richness you desire. As far as the clear coat goes, more coats are always better, but I'm sure there's a limit on your protection as some point. I would say at least 5-6 coats.
That probably sounds like a lot, but the coats are so thin that I ultimately only used one can of color and one of clear. Plus, it only takes about 2 minutes to zip a coat over all four wheels, so really, end-to-end, prep-to-finish, it's about a two hour job, with prep being at least half that.
Also, here's a gem of advice: find a pattern when applying a coat to each wheel. Once full coverage is on, you can't tell where you've already hit. I did: around the rim, around each large triangle, two strokes for the inside of each spoke, two strokes on the top of each spoke, then about 4-5 strokes across the center. [/B][/QUOTE]
thanks for the instructions, to clarify
1 can(clear/paint) per rim or 1 can for all 4 rims?
thx
| sonicblue | 10-17-2003 07:45 PM |
1 can each of color and clear should cover all 4 rims.
| 03WRXMA | 10-17-2003 10:17 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sonicblue [/i]
[B]1 can each of color and clear should cover all 4 rims. [/B][/QUOTE]
Thank you sir! Your the man.
:banana:
-Dave
[B]1 can each of color and clear should cover all 4 rims. [/B][/QUOTE]
Thank you sir! Your the man.
:banana:
-Dave
| scottwrx | 10-17-2003 10:24 PM |
I had a body shop paint and clearcoat my wheels gold. I used Jeep Grand Cherokee Gold, color code "HY2". It's the gold they used on their wheels a few years ago. It looks great. So for no photos. I can't ever get them to load properly.
| skinart76 | 10-18-2003 03:49 AM |
Get them powdercoated. Have had them for over 10k mi.
[IMG]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/14089/p/377645_825592575180120279_vl.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/14089/p/242202_4573028213770014751_vl.jpg[/IMG]
Stan
[IMG]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/14089/p/377645_825592575180120279_vl.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/14089/p/242202_4573028213770014751_vl.jpg[/IMG]
Stan
| AK_2002_WRX | 10-18-2003 05:35 AM |
thanks for the replies everyone. i'm torn between painting them gold or gunmetal.
id get em powder coated, but no more money due to an HID kit:D
id get em powder coated, but no more money due to an HID kit:D
| SC WRX | 10-18-2003 07:45 PM |
Stan, where'd you get them powdercoated and how much? They look good.
| skinart76 | 10-18-2003 11:36 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by SC WRX [/i]
[B]Stan, where'd you get them powdercoated and how much? They look good. [/B][/QUOTE]
Hey, I got them powdercoated @ [URL=www.powdercoaters.com]Olympic Powdercoaters[/URL] in Santa Ana. They charged me $50 per wheel because they have to chemically strip the silver paint off of the rim. If you do the prep yourself, it's something like $35 per wheel. Hope this helps.
Stan
[B]Stan, where'd you get them powdercoated and how much? They look good. [/B][/QUOTE]
Hey, I got them powdercoated @ [URL=www.powdercoaters.com]Olympic Powdercoaters[/URL] in Santa Ana. They charged me $50 per wheel because they have to chemically strip the silver paint off of the rim. If you do the prep yourself, it's something like $35 per wheel. Hope this helps.
Stan
| AK_2002_WRX | 10-22-2003 01:36 AM |
so which spray paint should i get? anyone have any suggestions on a brand and its color?
i saw a Rust Oleum one that is gold and it says many uses. would that be good? i also saw the gun metal wheel color by duplicolor, but theres a lot of people here with gunmetal rims here in anchorage.
any suggestions? thanks guys!
i saw a Rust Oleum one that is gold and it says many uses. would that be good? i also saw the gun metal wheel color by duplicolor, but theres a lot of people here with gunmetal rims here in anchorage.
any suggestions? thanks guys!
| AK_2002_WRX | 10-22-2003 01:38 AM |
also, anyone have any pictures of gold painted rims? thanks!
| ATX25RS | 10-22-2003 10:42 AM |
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here are mine...used duplicolor graphite...about three coats....i ended up using about 1.5 cans.....and a half can of clear coat....they are NO chips or scratches after about a year and half...i think this depends on the prep procedure and the clear coat.....i did another members wheels, and his chipped within a few weeks....although he used primer and i did not...
| billzebub | 10-22-2003 01:07 PM |
Another vote for powdercoat!
[IMG]http://billzebub.tripod.com/WRX/wrx01.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://billzebub.tripod.com/WRX/wrx01.jpg[/IMG]
| barosborough | 10-22-2003 04:52 PM |
sonicblue -- Wheels look great and thanks for the instructions. One more question.
Did you paint any part of the inside of the wheels?
Thanks
Did you paint any part of the inside of the wheels?
Thanks
| Roamin'Coyote | 11-02-2003 10:01 PM |
You don't have to paint the inside of the rim - less "extra rolling weight" - and you really can't see the inside of the rim when they're mounted up. If you do desire to paint the inside, you'll have to scuff them up and prep them. If you don't, I'd recommend masking that area to keep the over spray off - picks up a lot of dirty easily, if you don't. Here's mine:
[URL=http://www.pbase.com/image/22362921/large]http://www.pbase.com/image/22362921/large[/URL]
I just sold them though. I'll probably do this again, but I'm not sure if I wanna do the same scheme or go graphite to carry a similar look of my P1s...everyone that saw them, loved the blacks w/lips.
FYI, to get the lip buy some multi stripe Vinyl pinstriping, find a thickness that you'd like. Use the existing groove in the rim as a guide and tape the "lip" off in a LOT of little steps. Then use electrical tape to cover the rest of the lip. TEDIOUS, but it works pretty well.
Wylie
[URL=http://www.pbase.com/image/22362921/large]http://www.pbase.com/image/22362921/large[/URL]
I just sold them though. I'll probably do this again, but I'm not sure if I wanna do the same scheme or go graphite to carry a similar look of my P1s...everyone that saw them, loved the blacks w/lips.
FYI, to get the lip buy some multi stripe Vinyl pinstriping, find a thickness that you'd like. Use the existing groove in the rim as a guide and tape the "lip" off in a LOT of little steps. Then use electrical tape to cover the rest of the lip. TEDIOUS, but it works pretty well.
Wylie
| Roamin'Coyote | 11-02-2003 10:06 PM |
The pics of my sold set are still up if you wanna take a look:
[URL=http://www.pbase.com/roamin/wheelsets]http://www.pbase.com/roamin/wheelsets[/URL]
Oh yeah, I painted my centercaps and the hole they go in...and they want to pop out every so often...don't know if those that painted them while on have had this issue.
[URL=http://www.pbase.com/roamin/wheelsets]http://www.pbase.com/roamin/wheelsets[/URL]
Oh yeah, I painted my centercaps and the hole they go in...and they want to pop out every so often...don't know if those that painted them while on have had this issue.
| SPIDEYWrX | 11-02-2003 11:27 PM |
Got mine done in gold.
Apparently where I got'em done they do alot of gold for the dealership,
they look darn good if you ask me
[IMG]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-10/452539/oemgoldwheels.jpg[/IMG]
Apparently where I got'em done they do alot of gold for the dealership,
they look darn good if you ask me
[IMG]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-10/452539/oemgoldwheels.jpg[/IMG]
| Vigorous | 11-03-2003 12:55 AM |
Those look nice. Powdercoated? How much?
| wrx112 | 11-03-2003 01:48 AM |
im painting mines gold pretty soon prolly on tuesday the color i use and recomended was Plasti-kote Brass 139S which look like the OEM UK gold which is pretty cool and they are only $2 at Wal-Mart but they only come in 3oz can so you need 1 can for each wheel i will post pix once im done great instruction sonic n spidey i like what i see :D.
mike
mike
| Roamin'Coyote | 11-03-2003 01:54 AM |
[quote]was Plasti-kote Brass 139S which [/quote]
Is this a high temp paint? I was under the impression that the heat from braking/rolling required a more durable temp paint.
3oz can?? in a spray? Sounds really small.:confused:
Good luck with the job and post some pics so we can see!
wYlie
Is this a high temp paint? I was under the impression that the heat from braking/rolling required a more durable temp paint.
3oz can?? in a spray? Sounds really small.:confused:
Good luck with the job and post some pics so we can see!
wYlie
| SPIDEYWrX | 11-03-2003 02:17 AM |
MY GOLD wheels
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Mine were done at a super well known wheel shop here in my city...
and they were $550.00 cdn,, so like $415.00US.
and they are powder coated, etc...
and they were $550.00 cdn,, so like $415.00US.
and they are powder coated, etc...
| AK_2002_WRX | 11-03-2003 02:40 AM |
so what paint cans do you guys recommend??
| MixeD_MenacE | 11-03-2003 03:06 AM |
custom gold (similar to ssr comps)
[IMG]http://honeymixx.homestead.com/files/subaru/imp6.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://honeymixx.homestead.com/files/subaru/imp6.jpg[/IMG]
| Jeff_DML | 11-03-2003 01:02 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Roamin'Coyote [/i]
[B]The pics of my sold set are still up if you wanna take a look:
[URL=http://www.pbase.com/roamin/wheelsets]http://www.pbase.com/roamin/wheelsets[/URL]
Oh yeah, I painted my centercaps and the hole they go in...and they want to pop out every so often...don't know if those that painted them while on have had this issue. [/B][/QUOTE]
very nice clean wagon :banana:
just wondering but why did you only paint 2 of the 4 rims?
[B]The pics of my sold set are still up if you wanna take a look:
[URL=http://www.pbase.com/roamin/wheelsets]http://www.pbase.com/roamin/wheelsets[/URL]
Oh yeah, I painted my centercaps and the hole they go in...and they want to pop out every so often...don't know if those that painted them while on have had this issue. [/B][/QUOTE]
very nice clean wagon :banana:
just wondering but why did you only paint 2 of the 4 rims?
| Roamin'Coyote | 11-03-2003 01:07 PM |
Thanks!
i painted all four!! :D there's four wheels in each pile there. I have my original stockers (still silver) and I bought a used set which I used for my painted wheel mod.
i painted all four!! :D there's four wheels in each pile there. I have my original stockers (still silver) and I bought a used set which I used for my painted wheel mod.
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