Painted my OEMs Bronze!
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Painted my OEMs Bronze!
Painted my OEMs bronze last weekend since I don't have the cash for the 19inch Rotas I want, and I wanted to be happy with my OEMs. 1500 grain sand paper, 2 cans of bronze wheel paint duplicolor and here's the result! I love how it turned out. I decided to keep the center caps silver, I may paint them black. haven't decided. But here's some pics!
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Real nice! Looks clean. Be interesting to know how long the paint looks that nice and doesn't chip. Paint the centers. I want some bronze rims on my 8. Might have to give this a shot myself.
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I've painted my fair share of wheels. Even with the clear, you'll get chips too. Only way of getting a REALLY strong finish would be the powdercoat option - which would cost a lot more.
They look great. If they chip, just do it again.
They look great. If they chip, just do it again.
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^^^
I agree. But it's harder to chip the finish on a powdercoat job - that's what I was referring to. They can still chip eventually....oh...and they will (from personal experience).
I agree. But it's harder to chip the finish on a powdercoat job - that's what I was referring to. They can still chip eventually....oh...and they will (from personal experience).
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Looks very nice. Much better than I thought it would. I would get rid of those damn wheel locks. I had one crack and it ended up being a nightmare to get off. Ended up having to replace the wheel because it got so dinged up in the process. Replacing a rear stud is also a PITA.
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Don't clear IMO
I ran my wheels with and without clear for a long time. No difference in protection, didn't chip either way.
Looks 10x better WITHOUT clear.
Did you primer under? if so, what color primer?
I ran my wheels with and without clear for a long time. No difference in protection, didn't chip either way.
Looks 10x better WITHOUT clear.
Did you primer under? if so, what color primer?
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I'll cut ya bitch!!
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Oh yeah here a few pic the night I got them mounted.......
Last edited by Darkpoison187; 12-03-2009 at 11:29 PM.