Closer to the RS Concept look
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Closer to the RS Concept look
Well I finally took a chance and repainted my wheels. I didn't go to a powdercoating facility nor a body shop. I did this in my garage. Here is a quick guide.
**this is the method I used, it may not be suitable for everyone**
Step 1: Wash and dry the wheels.
Step 2: Sand the wheels with 600 grit sand paper.
Step 3: Clean all the dust off the wheels.
Step 4: Apply masking tape to the outter portion between the wheel and tire.
Step 5: Apply light coat of primer.
Step 6: Apply two coats of paint.
Step 7: Apply clear finish (2 coats).
Step 8: Enjoy.
Here are the pics.
**this is the method I used, it may not be suitable for everyone**
Step 1: Wash and dry the wheels.
Step 2: Sand the wheels with 600 grit sand paper.
Step 3: Clean all the dust off the wheels.
Step 4: Apply masking tape to the outter portion between the wheel and tire.
Step 5: Apply light coat of primer.
Step 6: Apply two coats of paint.
Step 7: Apply clear finish (2 coats).
Step 8: Enjoy.
Here are the pics.
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U spray canned the wheels? Hope that it lasts long enough and does not flake off. That's just my opinion, take it with a grain of salt. At least you are doing it yourself. Hope it works out for you.
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Originally Posted by ZCARBANDIT
U spray canned the wheels? Hope that it lasts long enough and does not flake off. That's just my opinion, take it with a grain of salt. At least you are doing it yourself. Hope it works out for you.
It is special paint for wheels, so no chipping. I would never paint wheels with regular spray paint. Thanks though.
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#13
Originally Posted by zpeedDemon
thats ghetto.
#14
Originally Posted by tsukaz
wow +100000000. spray painting generic rims... doesn't get more ghetto than that. This guy makes a thread about it, I would be ashamed and hide it. lol..
Thanks for your info.
#15
Originally Posted by mr. sparco
Not to put you down the wheels do look nice but it is ghetto compared to using quality paint.
+1 Any paint that comes in a spray can won't last as well as persay PPG with a catalyst inside a high quality spray gun.
+1 Any paint that comes in a spray can won't last as well as persay PPG with a catalyst inside a high quality spray gun.
#16
Originally Posted by 97supratt
Ashamed? Yeah, can you justify spending 3k+ on rims that don't do ****? Ghetto is your childish remark, haven't you heard the term "If you don't have anything nice to say, keep your ****in mouth shut"?
Thanks for your info.
Thanks for your info.
#17
Originally Posted by 97supratt
the wheels are rotas not volks, obviously I wouldn't paint volks I would powder coat them. Why is everybody so into how a rim looks? I'll take close up pics so you doubters will get over yourselves and start making positive remarks.