Annnd...Let the hating begin :)

b1adesofcha0s · 07-10-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

dude really...briight colored wheels. who does that?

SPOHN · 07-10-2011, 02:51 PM

^ you did.

Zerafian · 07-10-2011, 05:02 PM

those photoshopped Ts1's on that porsche are awesome...maybe thats a real pick....but stock rims powdered coated pink on a blue 370 look awful. Maybe if there were some aftermarket rims with a lip they would look good, like those TS1's

If you like it though thats all that matters.

FL 4Motion · 07-10-2011, 06:01 PM

as long as you don't have them "hellaflush" or whatever that is where the wheels stick out six inches from the body of the car, I say eh, whatever.

christian370z · 07-10-2011, 06:25 PM

Check out Speedelement's 335: same color combo

http://www.flickr.com/photos/isteve74/5683967527/

TypeOne · 07-10-2011, 06:47 PM

Gramlights > painted OEM Rays

cossie1600 · 07-10-2011, 07:09 PM

If you are willing to paint a set of wheels that is worth $1K, you got to respect that.

TypeOne · 07-10-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

If you are willing to paint a set of wheels that is worth $1K, you got to respect that.

I can respect it if it's done properly.

Shoving index cards around the edge and rattle-canning them isn't what I would consider proper.

Single stage or powder coat would be the only ways I would do it.

frost · 07-10-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

I can respect it if it's done properly.

Shoving index cards around the edge and rattle-canning them isn't what I would consider proper.

Single stage or powder coat would be the only ways I would do it.

After that one dude spray-painted his whole Z out in his driveway, suddenly spray-painting track rims seems like an okay idea.

TypeOne · 07-11-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

After that one dude spray-painted his whole Z out in his driveway, suddenly spray-painting track rims seems like an okay idea.

Need more info on this.

Are you talking about the guy that flat-blacked his car?

Yea... that was a terrible idea, I concur.

gaveup · 07-11-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

I can respect it if it's done properly.

Shoving index cards around the edge and rattle-canning them isn't what I would consider proper.

Single stage or powder coat would be the only ways I would do it.

You obviously have never met a person that knows how to properly use a spray can. It's all about prep and the amount of time you're willing to put into the job.

I know we are talking about wheels here, but I've been toying the idea of repainting a guitar with a rattle can. Here's a few examples of how good you can get a spray painted finish (with proper prep and wetsanding)

Just saying, don't knock spray paint. Knock the kids that can't properly use it.

kenchan · 07-11-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gaveup

You obviously have never met a person that knows how to properly use a spray can. It's all about prep and the amount of time you're willing to put into the job.

prep, painting technique, and polishing technique. i rattle can stuff a lot. recent project was my Ings+ front lip. 3 levels of wetsanding, 5coats of UV protectant, 2 levels of polishing using my random orbital. turned out factory finish.

all for $15-20 in material cost, but a lot of labor (free).

as you said, it can be done.

shaun66 · 07-10-2011, 10:42 PM

Those look REALY good.

Waiz · 07-10-2011, 11:34 PM

Ha!

Thankfully that's just the base coat!

ZeeingAround · 07-11-2011, 08:33 AM

Show the topcoat quick. My eyes are burning.

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