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Old 02-12-2008, 04:01 PM   #101 (permalink)
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cool good job either way
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Old 02-12-2008, 04:02 PM   #102 (permalink)
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Old 02-15-2008, 03:02 PM   #103 (permalink)
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hey bizzybearfijiblue,

where did you purchase the car paint?
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Old 02-16-2008, 06:33 AM   #104 (permalink)
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hey bizzybearfijiblue,

where did you purchase the car paint?
i was working at the car dealership/bodyshop at the time... and i kinda took sum when the manager was gone...
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Old 02-24-2008, 01:35 AM   #105 (permalink)
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i just sprayed my wheels, thanks for the write up. should i fear tire shops now? im getting new tires this weekend from a local tire shop. the only way is to just pray that they wont scratch?
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Old 02-24-2008, 02:02 AM   #106 (permalink)
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i did this to my GTI it looks good on all cars if you do it right. The OPs rims look really good.

If your worried about them scratching the paint off when they unscrew the bolts from the rim, before they take it into the shop get some painters tape and put it around the well of where the bolt sits.
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Old 02-24-2008, 01:52 PM   #107 (permalink)
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thanx guyz...

u shouldn't fear rim shops b/c as long as they know how to handle rims it shouldn't be a problem...

the lugs could be a problem b/c the impact gun is really torquey and sometimes will chip the paint if u touch it... painters tape will work or they have a special socket for special rims... it's a Teflon Socket that prevents any damage to rims... i usually just take the lugs off by hand just to be safe...
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Old 03-02-2008, 07:57 PM   #108 (permalink)
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GOOD POST AND GOOD GUIDELINES

i used ur info and painted my rims
they came out nice thanks
sorta bronzy
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Old 03-03-2008, 12:31 AM   #109 (permalink)
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glad i could help... rims came out good
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Old 03-03-2008, 12:32 AM   #110 (permalink)
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Old 03-03-2008, 12:52 AM   #111 (permalink)
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i want to do the same thing
as long as u don't do black


i'm so sick of seeing black stock rims... just get some steelies if ur gonna do that...
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Old 03-03-2008, 01:03 AM   #112 (permalink)
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I wanna paint mine white...hopefully I should be able 2 do this this weekend...
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Nice write-up. I think ill just de-mount, and have them powdercoated insteed.
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Old 03-06-2008, 07:34 PM   #114 (permalink)
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i bought krylon clear and white engine paint that can hold up to 500 degrees...that clear i bought saids non yellowish...anyone try this yet?
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i haven't tried it... it would suck really bad to get a clear that has a yellow tint... hope it works out and post ur pix
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damn im really worried i mess my wheels up but im tired of the gunmetal look....

instead of sand paper i bought so scuffing pads...is that okay?
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scuff pads should be fine... ur only intent with sandpaper/scuff pads is to scratch the surface so that the new paint can grab onto it...

most ppl make the mistake of sanding too smooth then the paint peels later on... never go smoother than 800 grit... and even that is pushing it for most paint brands...

most ideal paper/pad is between 320-600 grit...
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so i just wash em with soap and water and dry them...scuff em up real good then wash em again and 3 light coats till rims is white... question how long before i clear them? its engine paint...
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so i just wash em with soap and water and dry them...scuff em up real good then wash em again and 3 light coats till rims is white... question how long before i clear them? its engine paint...
pretty much right... when cleaning u just want to make sure that u clean the rims of any grease/etc...

if it's spray paint i wouldn't wait too long to clear them... car paint has different chemicals in it... and if u clear too soon u will trap these chemicals under the clear and b4 the clear cures u will see the other chemicals trying to evaporate...
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just soap and water then? so i wait like 15 mins between coats? then clear like 20 mins after?
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