 Painted my rims |
 May 24, 2009 - 1:11 PM
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Me and two buds sanded and painted my rims yesterday. It was a long but worthwhile process. We used 60 grain sand paper, then 220, then scotchbrite for the surfacing. We had to use this etching stuff for the paint to stick to aluminum and then primed it and painted it. I like how it looks now and what a difference! I chose to go with flat black.
   Also, we didn't use any files at all, just the above listed materials. |
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May 25, 2009 - 5:13 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 3, '09 From jacksonville/flemming island florida Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
well clear coat would have been the protection.
what was the etching stuff called? -------------------- 94 stx coupe, super mario kart beater
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May 25, 2009 - 7:55 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '08 From East Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (Joe_1985 @ May 25, 2009 - 5:13 AM)  well clear coat would have been the protection. what was the etching stuff called? I think it was just called Etch Primer. I got it at a local paint/hardware shop. I also couldn't find any clear coat that was 'not' glossy. I don't want the shiny look. QUOTE (manphibian @ May 25, 2009 - 5:40 AM) Looks great  But you need lacquer or it won't last very long  You can get matt lacquer, but it's pretty expensive.....Plus you need to clean your tyres  Matt lacquer? What would that do for my rims now? Should I just wipe my rims down and then apply the matt lacquer? |
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6G96GT Painted my rims May 24, 2009 - 1:11 PM
Spider77 Wow, that looks sooooooo much better. Good job May 24, 2009 - 1:18 PM 6G96GT Thanks! It took us about 5 hours in total (mos... May 24, 2009 - 1:23 PM Fastbird Looks really good. Nicely done! May 24, 2009 - 1:31 PM dustin15brown lookin good man May 24, 2009 - 5:56 PM 6G96GT Thanks guys! May 24, 2009 - 8:40 PM
Nartanian QUOTE (6G96GT @ May 24, 2009 - 9:40 ... May 24, 2009 - 9:38 PM 6G96GT Yep, I will post that picture up. I took these one... May 24, 2009 - 10:41 PM manphibian Looks great
But you need lacquer or it won't... May 25, 2009 - 5:40 AM manphibian without clearcoat (lacquer) the paint will easily ... May 25, 2009 - 7:59 AM 6G96GT No, I will definitely use that matt lacquer! I... May 25, 2009 - 8:04 AM manphibian i think this is the kinda stuff you need, i guess ... May 25, 2009 - 8:37 AM 6G96GT Good to know, thanks for the tip! May 25, 2009 - 8:41 AM Stambo dont forget to repaint them when you get your new ... May 25, 2009 - 3:04 PM 6G96GT Yeah I thought about that. Plus when I get new tir... May 25, 2009 - 5:57 PM Marbledpearlcelica hey im a autobody painter. you did a awsome job bu... May 25, 2009 - 9:59 PM 6G96GT Thanks! That's great information, I will l... May 25, 2009 - 10:26 PM |
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