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![]() Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) ![]() |
I painted my wheels, you guys like ?
![]() ![]() ![]() Later DEF This post has been edited by defgeph: Jun 14, 2004 - 3:32 AM -------------------- ![]() I will return one day. |
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
beautiful.
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() Joined May 15, '04 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) ![]() |
wow.....GOOD JOB!
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
wow not bad... i thought u painted them black or something really getto..
But i'm impressed good job.. it looks good. |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Oct 24, '03 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
Excellent job. Excellent color. Excellent match with car color. Did you do it your self or did you had them done professionally? I was gonna do mine (originally c/f blackish) but they were asking $200. Did not go trough with it because the rims are heavy and bent in a few places so i saved the money for new ones.
I painted them my self (very bad work mind you). I was just experimenting with the color to match my leather interior and didn't go with a metalic color. What do you think? |
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![]() Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) ![]() |
I painted them myself. I sanded down all the curb rash and paint chips.
Hanyo - lol I was holding black paint in my hands at the store, I changed my mind at the last sec. Neokils - just sanded them down a little and try to paint them.. Its not hard you just have to tape everything up nice and take ur time. Thanks guys later -------------------- ![]() I will return one day. |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Sep 29, '02 From Sterling Heights, Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
Looks really great defgeph. Looks like you bought them as is. Nice work.
I think bronze looks good on blk cars. |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Oct 3, '02 From Va Team 6gc Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) ![]() |
looks real clean man, good job.
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) ![]() |
dude defgeph thats hot
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Those rims look really good...excellent job! What kind of paint did you use, and is there any sort of a clear coat on them?
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wowzers thats pretty - great job.
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jul 12, '03 From Chatham, Ont Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
Hey man wicked job! I love your car! Like others I feared the old painting the rims black ghetto thing aswell.
Oh and it just caught my eye, you have this sharp looking car and the saddest looking mufler ![]() |
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![]() Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) ![]() |
two coats of paint and two of clear..... I used engine paint which dries really fast. I'm gonna redo them next weekend to practice a little more. After figure out some more tricks, I'm gonna try a two tone set up. uppity - my flowmaster can look however it wants, the sound that sad muffler makes is orgasmic ![]() thanks guys DEf -------------------- ![]() I will return one day. |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
BRONZE ON BLACK!!!!! *Jizz*
![]() ![]() my favorite!! i love it, i want it mmm spazzing -------------------- |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined Mar 2, '04 From Louisiana, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) ![]() |
Very nice looking wheels, they look great on your car. Thanks for the info too; I will be painting my horribly blemished wheels soon, and all the tips I can get are welcome.
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![]() Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) ![]() |
What I can tell you is to use soft sand paper, lightly sand out the rough spots on your wheels try to get it as smooth as possible. On the lip I used a medium grit then I used a soft grit to smooth out all the crub rash. I cant remember what grit I used sorry painting - just lay the wheels down on the grass and spray them. I tryed to keep the passes as lights as possible. Whenever the paint ran I just wiped it off with a rag and did that spot over. definatly do light sprays Later DEF -------------------- ![]() I will return one day. |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
how much clear coat did you use?
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I did like two clear coats ...its kinda hard to tell. Spraying the clear coat was great cause the wheels became shiney and new again. I post a pic later tonight of how I taped everything up. -------------------- ![]() I will return one day. |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
can't wait to see them..
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jul 14, '03 From Jacksonville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) ![]() |
That is AMAZING! Great job.
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Feb 8, '04 From KY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
I like it, I wonder how long the paint will last though.
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![]() Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) ![]() |
I'll tell you guys if it fades ..... but I think after I paint them again the paint wont fade. DEFq -------------------- ![]() I will return one day. |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 11, '04 From Wake Forest, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
Oh my thats hot. What color were those wheels originally? That looks awesome.
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![]() Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) ![]() |
the wheels were metallic silver originally Thanks DEF -------------------- ![]() I will return one day. |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined Dec 6, '03 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
Very nice
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I did mine on my Celi too...was one of the firsts
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jul 13, '03 From NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
Wow...thats look ****in Sweet! Can you tell me what did you use?
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![]() Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) ![]() |
thanks guys ...... NY I used engine paint I can remember the exact name. I left the cans at my house upstate. sorry DEF -------------------- ![]() I will return one day. |
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Mar 4, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
Yeah looks real nice. Best custom wheel paint I have seen. Keep us posted.
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined Jan 12, '04 From hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
try take some rolling pics of your car
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined Oct 25, '02 From London- England Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
I'm impressed. Bronze really works well with those wheels, maybe you should do a "how to" for the 6 gen site...
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![]() Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) ![]() |
I'll do a how-to once I get a little bit better at painting. For now here is a pic before paint all taped up.
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jul 13, '03 From NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
hehehehe...nice baby-blue tire. -------------------- Sold my Celica....
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() Joined Jan 3, '03 From DEN HAAG / NETHERLANDS Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
looks great
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) ![]() |
geat job bro...they look even better in person!
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![]() Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) ![]() |
haha thanks man but what you have goning on is a little better than painted wheels lol -------------------- ![]() I will return one day. |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
yea i'll 2nd that.. -------------------- |
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Enthusiast ![]() Joined Nov 12, '03 From h town Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
well if any 1 can find out what brand of engine paint to use it be gratly appreciated
or can u use any? thanks |
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined Jan 16, '04 From sydney australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
love the color.....love the car.....think you did a great job.....
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Oct 24, '03 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
Would it be much easier if i make a cardboard cone to fit around the lip of the rims rather than taping all that thing? What do you think? My rims need painting urgently as i made a very ugly job last time and currently i am a little low for new rims. (new custom rear and front lip, suspension parts, Vacations overseas)
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![]() Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) ![]() |
it took five mins to tape the tire and you'll have a better result in the end. cutting card board seem like to much of a hassle.
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) ![]() |
ok, well after wanting to paint my wheels sence i got them.. i finally had time from school and work.. took all day... but to show you guys what stock ones look like.
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![]() Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) ![]() |
hey looks great.... I was wondering how the stockers would turn out.
Good job ! -------------------- ![]() I will return one day. |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined Mar 2, '04 From Louisiana, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) ![]() |
I finally got the supplies together and quit being lazy. The wheels are being painted. Weather only cooperated with me long enough to get one 80% finished today, but the other 3 should be done tomorrow. Here are some in progress pics.
Before (cleaned up for painting though): ![]() In Progress: ![]() Once I get the clear on, they should look pretty good, imo. Right now I'm going to retain the silver lip, but if it looks dumb after I pull the masking off, I'll go ahead and make them all one color. Thanks again for the tips, defgeph. |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
That looks pretty nice man. Def, you've started a new fad!
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined Mar 2, '04 From Louisiana, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) ![]() |
Thanks. The wheels look nice, especially with the silver lip. Once I can get the last wheels clear coated and it stops raining badly here, I'll post pics. I could've had them done today, but the AutoX here took precedence.
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![]() Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) ![]() |
this is great ! I love to see all these wheels getting painted. SCM looks great cant wait to see them mounted. I still have to redo mine, I've noticed some spots that I missed and some uneven areas. SCM looks like gun metal you got there...... with the silver lip thats a great idea. -------------------- ![]() I will return one day. |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined Mar 2, '04 From Louisiana, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) ![]() |
I'm having to repaint part of one wheel because I didn't spend enough time sanding that area and the paint didn't stick. I was in a hurry, bah. I'll post some pics once the wheel is properly finished. I was worried how the lip would look, but once I saw the completed wheel I knew I had made the right decision by trying it. Now all I have to do is repaint the car and it'll look pretty much like I want it to, wheel gap notwithstanding. |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Nov 27, '02 From Derry,NH USA Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) ![]() |
Definitely very hot.. I want to do my GT-S rims in Black Chrome
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jul 16, '04 From Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) ![]() |
when i first got my celica i wanted white rims on my white GT. Im new to this forum and thus this is the first time ive seen stock rims or n e rims refinished by the owner.
As of now i have stock chrome rims and im wondering whats teh best way to take off the chrome. (my rims look like the stock ones painted just with chrome plating) oh and Digndoug i like the finish on the bronze. What kind of clear coat did you use if n e? was it like a flat gloss? I dont wnat my rims to be to glossy n e one have a suggestion on what finish i should use to get a semi flat/gloss look to the rims. This post has been edited by urbandork: Jul 17, 2004 - 2:41 PM |
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jul 13, '03 From NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
GUys, should I paint my rims? yes or no
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
hell no, love it as it is, its all stealthy
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i second that...NO. -------------------- ![]() former celica owner. |
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jul 13, '03 From NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
alright no problem.
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