Jun 16, 2008 - 9:30 PM
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What do I have to do to do this right? Scratch the current coating so the new primer can stick good, then 2 coats and a quick clear? I want that flat black rally look but not a crappy job. I think I might paint my calipers too like a...what goes good with my white celica gt and black rims?
I'm also interested in a new hood (something with a scoop but an inverted one that releases air toward my windshield (pass side)....if anyone has good ideas and possibly pics for me to reference, it'd be appreciated. I got about $1800 to spend and it's raining. |
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Jun 19, 2008 - 10:36 AM
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I've painted my stock rims 3 times since ive had the car.
From experience my advice is this, sand all the wheels real good, go from medium to a finer grit. If you just do medium you'll have scratches in the paint. Do at least 2 coats (preferably 3) of the color of your choice. Dont be afraid of clear coat. I used 5 coats each time. It gives your wheels a nice shiny look. |
6G96GT Starting to paint my stock rims Jun 16, 2008 - 9:30 PM
Jdog1385 i did a write-up a few years ago on how to do this... Jun 16, 2008 - 9:52 PM
6G96GT Thanks!! Jun 18, 2008 - 5:43 PM
str8thugginit4ya Thanks a LOT! I just finished painting my head... Jun 18, 2008 - 6:58 PM
6G96GT thanks for the tip, I like the flat black look tho... Jun 21, 2008 - 12:24 AM![]() ![]() |
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