Painting Alcoas?
I was just wondering if anyone on here has tried painting the brushed aluminum Alcoa's. I was wondering how well they would turn out
as I think a different colored rim (Black, Dark Gray) would be a noticeable cheap mod until I get new rims when I have the cash for 33s and a BL. Please post pics if you have any! Thanks |
i have seen some charcoal colored ones, but they would look sick black! do it!
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Yeah I definitely think it would look good. I really like the look of the DSG Alcoa's on the
newer LII's but like every poor college student I don't have the money to spend haha |
They would be sweet I'm sure!
Could you afford to have the wheels sandblasted and powdercoated? I think the finish might look better and be more durable.. |
That's what I am wondering... I would have to check with some places when I have a
break from school. I think if I did them myself and spent a lot of time doing it right I could get them to look pretty good. |
Scuff them up and hit them with some automotive grade paint and clear. If you want them to last dont rattle can it. you can get a cheap detail gun and the paint really wont be that high. all you will need is a quart. Find a one stage paint so no need to clear..
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jim i think you should do it!
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Anyone have an idea of what it might cost to get them chromed?
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Originally Posted by powerranger262
(Post 1471902)
Anyone have an idea of what it might cost to get them chromed?
you can sand the clear off and re polish them to a chrome finish. Shoot some clear on them and you will never have to polish again.. |
I think they would look badass black.
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Originally Posted by jlstang351
(Post 1471962)
LOTS OF $$$$
you can sand the clear off and re polish them to a chrome finish. Shoot some clear on them and you will never have to polish again.. Ask me how I know.... I bought the cheaper wheels a few years ago, 17" polished aluminum bullit wheels for my lowered Ranger. I had to polish them like every week, I didn't even have to drive the truck and I swear they lost their shine. Chrome is worth it., although chrome plating wheels is super expensive. Just have the powdercoated black.. |
You can polish aluminum to look damn near like chrome if you know what your doing.
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Bedliner!!!!
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Originally Posted by jlstang351
(Post 1472027)
You can polish aluminum to look damn near like chrome if you know what your doing.
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Originally Posted by Vince30
(Post 1472069)
Bedliner!!!!
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Attachment 137133 After: Attachment 137134 Not quite alcoas, AR Bajas, chrome, and I couldnt stand the cracked chipping chrome so I painted them flat black with automotive spray paint, has lasted 4 months with no damage. |
Jacob, those turned out great! Did you use any clearcoat at all? From the pics I am guess no?
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Originally Posted by 05blackranger
(Post 1472495)
Jacob, those turned out great! Did you use any clearcoat at all? From the pics I am guess no?
They never look dirty tho and I love the look with the chrome lugs and center caps. Looks custom enough for me. |
you should do it jim, come back home this weekend and we can get it done. You can run my stockers if you need to.
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Can't come home this weekend, though I miss my truck haha. Definitely high on my list of possible mods.
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yeah i would go with a semi-gloss. flat looks ok, but semi has a little more pop to it
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