 Painted my Wheels, Whatcha Think ? |
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 Jun 18, 2004 - 2:42 PM
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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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Jun 20, 2004 - 11:39 PM
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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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Jun 21, 2004 - 12:35 AM
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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.
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Jun 26, 2004 - 8:55 PM
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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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Jun 27, 2004 - 1:37 PM
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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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Jun 27, 2004 - 4:16 PM
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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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Jun 27, 2004 - 11:53 PM
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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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Jun 29, 2004 - 9:43 AM
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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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Jul 10, 2004 - 10:29 AM
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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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Jul 17, 2004 - 2:37 PM
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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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Jul 17, 2004 - 6:39 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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Jul 17, 2004 - 7:31 PM
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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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Jul 17, 2004 - 8:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 24, '03 From fort smith, ar Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i second that...NO. --------------------  former celica owner. |
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Jul 18, 2004 - 11:19 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 13, '03 From NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
alright no problem.
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