Painted wheels
Painted wheels
#5
08-29-2009
#7
08-29-2009
Whats a DSG?
Theyre not clear coated. Only because I dont know how well the rattle can will stick to the scuffed clearcoat of the original finish.
I plan to (hopefully) get new tires next year, and when I do, I will have the rims bead blasted and powder coated... I could VERY easily bead blast them myself, however, when it comes to something like an exceptionally soft, aluminum wheel, you take too much off, or hit one spot too long you can run into major problems. Steel wheels are no biggy.
I say this only as a warning to those of you with small sandblasting setups at home... take it to someone who has done aluminum wheels in the past.
Theyre not clear coated. Only because I dont know how well the rattle can will stick to the scuffed clearcoat of the original finish.
I plan to (hopefully) get new tires next year, and when I do, I will have the rims bead blasted and powder coated... I could VERY easily bead blast them myself, however, when it comes to something like an exceptionally soft, aluminum wheel, you take too much off, or hit one spot too long you can run into major problems. Steel wheels are no biggy.
I say this only as a warning to those of you with small sandblasting setups at home... take it to someone who has done aluminum wheels in the past.
#8
08-29-2009
Whats a DSG?
Theyre not clear coated. Only because I dont know how well the rattle can will stick to the scuffed clearcoat of the original finish.
I plan to (hopefully) get new tires next year, and when I do, I will have the rims bead blasted and powder coated... I could VERY easily bead blast them myself, however, when it comes to something like an exceptionally soft, aluminum wheel, you take too much off, or hit one spot too long you can run into major problems. Steel wheels are no biggy.
I say this only as a warning to those of you with small sandblasting setups at home... take it to someone who has done aluminum wheels in the past.
Theyre not clear coated. Only because I dont know how well the rattle can will stick to the scuffed clearcoat of the original finish.
I plan to (hopefully) get new tires next year, and when I do, I will have the rims bead blasted and powder coated... I could VERY easily bead blast them myself, however, when it comes to something like an exceptionally soft, aluminum wheel, you take too much off, or hit one spot too long you can run into major problems. Steel wheels are no biggy.
I say this only as a warning to those of you with small sandblasting setups at home... take it to someone who has done aluminum wheels in the past.
What kind of tire are you going to go with when you get new?
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08-29-2009
But how well has the clear held up? That's the thing. It can look great at first but that doesn't mean anything if it's not going to stick to it very well.
#17
08-30-2009
Whats a DSG?
Theyre not clear coated. Only because I dont know how well the rattle can will stick to the scuffed clearcoat of the original finish.
I plan to (hopefully) get new tires next year, and when I do, I will have the rims bead blasted and powder coated... I could VERY easily bead blast them myself, however, when it comes to something like an exceptionally soft, aluminum wheel, you take too much off, or hit one spot too long you can run into major problems. Steel wheels are no biggy.
I say this only as a warning to those of you with small sandblasting setups at home... take it to someone who has done aluminum wheels in the past.
Theyre not clear coated. Only because I dont know how well the rattle can will stick to the scuffed clearcoat of the original finish.
I plan to (hopefully) get new tires next year, and when I do, I will have the rims bead blasted and powder coated... I could VERY easily bead blast them myself, however, when it comes to something like an exceptionally soft, aluminum wheel, you take too much off, or hit one spot too long you can run into major problems. Steel wheels are no biggy.
I say this only as a warning to those of you with small sandblasting setups at home... take it to someone who has done aluminum wheels in the past.
#18
08-30-2009
Cabinet unit? I dont have a cabinet blaster... Tho I have always wanted one. As far as blasting aluminum wheels, My setup is set up for sand.... And while I *think* i have the tip for bead blasting, one boo boo = new wheels.... Ill let someone else take that chance.
Im not sure of the color. its the dark grey by Duplicolor wheel paint...
I have thought about painting my calipers however.
Im not sure of the color. its the dark grey by Duplicolor wheel paint...
I have thought about painting my calipers however.
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08-30-2009
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The name of the color is graphite.
If you look at the duplicolor wheel coatings, they also have a rattle can clear which is much better than normal clear paint. It's just as good as the color cans, just no pigment added. That would hold up great if you wanted to clear over the graphite....it would make it more shiny though
If you look at the duplicolor wheel coatings, they also have a rattle can clear which is much better than normal clear paint. It's just as good as the color cans, just no pigment added. That would hold up great if you wanted to clear over the graphite....it would make it more shiny though
#21
08-30-2009
Personally, while the rattle can did make it look alot better, overall, I think my only long term option is to have them powder coated. I mean, their not chipped yet, its only been like 2 weeks, however lets be brutally honest here, rattle can isnt what I would call a 'super durable' finish,.
#22
08-31-2009
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