Custom Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35 5x100
#143
they are definitely more "chrome" then painted gloss if that makes any sense, but Enkei says on their website to treat them like paint, ive acctually waxed them twice.
#144
#145
I'd expect you to hate me for buying these wheels. But I'll gladly take the support instead. :D
I'm going to take a day to think about it. I was in the middle of talking myself into putting my money towards photography.
I'm going to take a day to think about it. I was in the middle of talking myself into putting my money towards photography.
#146
If doing photography gets you $$$ then go with that, it'll get you these wheels, or something as nice/nicer. If you can do both that's def cool. Of course it's your $$$ and you'll do what you want with it.
#149
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Ok cool. I asked because that will cut my powder coating fees in half since he wont have to strip and he could actually use that as the base since the candy purple uses a sort of chrome base
#151
#153
i have about a 3" curb in one of the wheels that i sanded down smooth, it is definitely a coating, and not plating like chrome/nickel
#155
That means whatever is under the candy base coat will determine how shiny the top candy color will be.
The best base for a candy top coat is real chrome or to polish the metal good.
So if you use the silver color as your base, you will not get a highly reflective finish.
Just letting you know
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Just a little info for you, anything "candy" is a translucent top coat color with added pearl. Really all it is, is a tinted clear...
That means whatever is under the candy base coat will determine how shiny the top candy color will be.
The best base for a candy top coat is real chrome or to polish the metal good.
So if you use the silver color as your base, you will not get a highly reflective finish.
Just letting you know
That means whatever is under the candy base coat will determine how shiny the top candy color will be.
The best base for a candy top coat is real chrome or to polish the metal good.
So if you use the silver color as your base, you will not get a highly reflective finish.
Just letting you know
#157
Yes a chrome powder could be used as a base, but if hes doing it right, he will need to strip off the factory paint.